These delicious fresh British Cherry and Chocolate Chip Blondies are the perfect afternoon treat served with a hot drink or a great teatime dessert served warm as a pudding with a scoop of ice cream. Tag @beckettsfarm in your creations. Makes; 16 Ready in; 60 minutes plus cooling time Ingredients 150g unsalted butter 225g light brown sugar, packed 2 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 125g plain flour 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 200g chocolate chips 200g fresh cherries ½ tsp baking powder Method Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4 and line a 20cm square tin with baking...

This easy, no-bake Strawberry Cheesecake recipe is very easy to make and is a delicious Summer dessert perfect for any occasion. Enjoy a slice of Strawberry Cheesecake as it is or with a little pouring cream. British Strawberries are now available at our Greengrocers. Ready in; 55 minutes + time to set Serves; 8-10 people Ingredients Butter 150g, melted, plus extra for the tin Digestive biscuits 300g Soft cheese 650g Icing sugar 175g Double cream 300ml Vanilla pod 1, halved lengthways and seeds scraped out Vanilla extract 1 tsp Strawberries 200g, hulled and diced TOPPING Strawberries, 150g halved Handful of...

This Strawberry and Lemon Viennese whirls recipe is surprisingly very easy to follow and the biscuits are delicious! British Strawberries are now in season and even though traditionally Viennese whirls do not contain a whole strawberry you could add a slice in between the cream and jam or you could simply serve a couple on the side! Makes; 12 Ready in; 40 minutes plus cooling Ingredients 200g unsalted butter, softened 50g icing sugar 200g plain flour 40g cornflour Finely grated zest 1 lemon ½ tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp whole milk For the filling 150g unsalted butter, softened 150g icing...

Have you been brushing up on your baking skills whilst in lock down? This beautiful Italian focaccia is packed with roasted garlic, Evesham cherry tomatoes and rosemary. Give this easy baking recipe a go – it’s a classic you’re sure to return to again and again. Ready in; 70 minutes, plus proving time Serves; 12 Ingredients 500g strong white bread flour 2 x 7g dried yeast sachets 1 tbsp sugar, plus extra tsp for baking 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for kneading, greasing and serving 1 bulb garlic, top sliced off 150g Evesham cherry tomatoes Small handful rosemary sprigs Method...

This simple Tomato and Basil Bruschetta recipe is the perfect Summers treat. Enjoy as a light lunch or treat your family to an Italian themed dinner and use as a starter. Tomato and Basil Bruschetta, a glass of refreshing wine and sunshine in the garden sounds like the perfect setting right now. Between 25th May -7th June the British Tomato Growers Association celebrate British Tomato Fortnight. Here at Becketts, we believe British-grown tomatoes are something to celebrate. British tomato growers supply about 92,000 metric tonnes per year to British consumers – about a fifth of the total volume of tomatoes...

As the sun begins to shine, here is our recipe take on a classic Niçoise salad. Instead of using green beans it uses fresh asparagus, which has just come into season. British asparagus is on sale at our Greengrocers and mostly is coming from just down the road in Evesham. Quail eggs might not be an ingredient you’re familiar with, but these are also on sale at our Greengrocers. If you’d rather use hens eggs, cook for a little longer in the boiling water. Cook in: 30 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients For the salad 8 new potatoes 6 quail eggs...

This creamy Jersey Royal Bacon Gratin recipe is a delicious side dish that will accompany your roast dinner perfectly. This flavoursome side dish will be enjoyed by all the family and they will certainly want seconds! You will find Jersey Royal potatoes in our Farm Shop!  Serves; 4 Ready in; 60 minutes Ingredients Shallots 2, sliced Vegetable oil 1 tbsp Streaky bacon 6 rashers, finely chopped Jersey Royals 750g Whipping cream 250ml Garlic 1 clove Bay leaf 1 Dijon mustard 1.5 tsp Method Pre heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Fry the shallots in a splash of oil until...

Corn Flake Cakes are a classic recipe. Have fun making these delicious Corn Flake Cakes, that can be enjoyed by all the family! Serves: 12 Ready in: 30 minutes What you will need for your Corn Flake Cakes Microwave Two bowls Wooden spoon Tablespoon Cupcake cases Muffin tray/ Baking tray Ingredients 50g butter 100g milk or dark chocolate, broken into chunks 3 tbsp golden syrup 100g cornflakes Weigh out the ingredients. Put the butter, chocolate and golden syrup in a saucepan or microwavable bowl. Put the cornflakes in another large bowl. Using a microwave melt the butter, chocolate and golden...

These speedy flatbreads need just 3 basic ingredients and are ready in a matter of minutes! A great way to be resourceful. Perfect served with a range of dishes including tagines, curries and koftas!   Serves: Cooks in: Ingredients 350g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 1 tsp. baking powder 350g natural yoghurt Method Place all the flatbread ingredients in a bowl and mix together with a spoon, then use your hands to bring everything together Dust a clean work surface with flour, then tip out the dough Knead for a minute or so to bring it all together (this isn’t...

This delicious spiced rhubarb cake is very moist and reminds us of an old-fashioned gingerbread cake. We recommend you have a slice of it warm with a lashing of creamy custard. Enjoy! Makes: 12 Ready in: 80 minutes Spiced Rhubarb Cake Ingredients 140g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing 300g self-raising flour 2 tsp mixed spice 1 tsp ground ginger 100g dark muscovado sugar 250g golden syrup 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 eggs, beaten 300g British rhubarb from Becketts Greengrocers, cut into short lengths icing sugar, for dusting Method Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4 and boil the...

This comforting dish of cheesy baked leeks is easy to assemble and pop in the oven. Great served with crusty bread from our Bakery counter. Switch this dish up by adding cooked ham or cod which both partner perfectly with leeks. Serves: 4 Cook in: 45 mins Ingredients 3 leeks, sliced 30g butter 30g plain flour 150ml dry white wine 250ml milk 1 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a little extra to serve 75g Fowler’s mature cheese, grated 100g brie, sliced Method Heat the oven to 200°C /180°fan/gas 6. Arrange the leeks in the base...

A speedy tart recipe for a quick supper or great packed lunch option for the working week. Making the most of in season leeks and the FANTASTIC Roast Garlic Jam from The Garlic Farm (on sale in our Farm Shop) to compliment them. Serve alongside homemade potato wedges and a fresh green salad.   Serves: 4* Cooks in: 45 mins Ingredients 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 leeks, sliced (white and pale green parts only) 1 jar artichoke quarters, drained 3 tbsp  ‘The Garlic Farm’ Roast Garlic Jam ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 small bunch asparagus 1 sheet ready-rolled puff...