Our Favourite Recipes

This is a perfect, no fuss dinner party dessert. When warm, this gooey chocolate and pear pudding made with dark chocolate and poached pears is delicious served with ice cream or cream. Ingredients 200g Butter 300g Golden Caster Sugar 4 Large Eggs 75g Plain Flour 50g Cocoa Powder 3 Large Pears (poached and cooled) 100g Plain Dark Chocolate 25g Flaked Almonds (optional) Cream or Ice Cream to serve Method Heat the oven to 190c/Gas 5. Lightly grease a 20 x 30cm shallow oven proof dish. Melt the butter over a low heat and remove to add the golden caster sugar...

Slow cooker Beef Stew will be an instant family favourite and perfect for those cold wintery evenings. You can add button mushrooms or paprika to this recipe for extra flavour! Ingredients 1 x Onion, chopped 2 x Celery sticks, finely chopped 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil 3 x Carrots, cut into chunks 2 x Bay leaves 1/2 pack of Thyme 2x tbsp of Tomato puree 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 x Beef stock cubes 900g Beef for braising 2 tsp Cornflour (optional) Handful of Parsley Buttery mash, to serve (optional) Method Fry the onions and celery in the rapeseed oil to...

This sweet and spicy classic carrot and sweet potato soup is the perfect lunch for the colder months. British carrots are in season now so be sure to use them to make this delicious recipe. Ingredients 1 litre freshly juiced carrots 2 leeks, trimmed, chopped 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4cm in piece creamed coconut 1 Scotch bonnet chilli, chopped 2cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only, finely chopped large handful spinach leaves, washed, shredded (optional) knob...

This dessert with a spiced, pumpkin based custard filling is perfect for this time of year when pumpkins are in season. Pumpkin pie is traditionally prepared in the USA for thanksgiving celebrations in the fall. Ingredients 750g Pumpkin, deseeded and cut into chunks 350g Sweet, shortcrust pastry Plain Flour, for dusting 140g Caster sugar 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Cinnamon Fresh Nutmeg, grated 2 Eggs, beaten 25g Butter, melted175ml Milk 1 tbsp Icing sugar   Method Place the pumpkin in a large saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes or...

Great News, Pumpkins are now in stock at our Greengrocers. This easy to make Pumpkin Risotto is a great dish to get the kids to help with whilst the pumpkins are being carved! Ingredients 1 Small Pumpkin 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves 8 Spring Onions 25G Butter 200G Risotto Rice 2 tsp Ground Cumin 1 Litre Hot Vegetable Stock 50G Grated Parmesan Coriander, Finely Chopped Method Pre heat the oven to 180c/gas mark 4. Chop up the pumpkin into roughly 1.5cm cubes. Roast in the oven for approximately 30 minutes with a drizzle of olive oil. Crush the...

Serve up this delicious Chicken and Leek pie which is creamy, flaky and filling all in one! A fantastic Autumnal dish for a cosy night in with the family. Ingredients 1 Whole chicken, deboned and cut into bite size pieces 4 Slices of cooked Ham 4 Leeks, chopped 1 Medium Onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 Pinch of ground Mace 275ML Chicken stock 1 Packet puff pastry 1 Tablespoon of Milk 125ML Double Cream Method Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180C.In a baking dish, layer the chicken, ham, leeks and onions a couple of...

A creamy and comforting quick Cheesy Leek and Bacon pasta recipe which is something you can prepare in advance and pop into the oven when you need to cook it. A great dish for dinner parties and very versatile if you want to change the ingredients. Ingredients 220g Streaky Bacon 3 x Large Leeks, chopped 75g Butter 2 x Garlic cloves, minced 3 x Heaped tbsp plain flour 150g Grated medium strength white Cheddar Cheese 800ml Milk 350g Dried Pasta (fusilli or penne) Powdered nutmeg to taste Salt & Pepper 125ml Cream 2 x tbsp Philadelphia cream cheese Parmesan cheese,...

These family-friendly Pork and Apple Burgers are perfect for an easy and delicious family supper and this easy mid week meal takes just ten minutes to prepare,  so they are perfect for busy family life! Bramley apples are in season now and they would be the perfect choice to use for this recipe. Grown only in Britain, the Bramley’s unique qualities make it one of the most versatile ingredients. The Bramley is rightly recognised by professional chefs and home cooks alike as the best apple for cooking. INGREDIENTS 300g Sausage meat 4  Wholemeal buns 4  TSP Onion Marmalade 2  Apples,...

This British classic Bramley apple and blackberry crumble, is easy to make and sure to be a hit with all the family. Everyone loves a home-made crumble, and this one, made with juicy seasonal fruit and a crunchy topping, is just delicious. Grown only in Britain, the Bramley’s unique qualities make it one of the most versatile ingredients. The Bramley is rightly recognised by professional chefs and home cooks alike as the best apple for cooking. Ingredients For the filling – 500g blackberries 1kg BRAMLEY apples LEMON JUICE 4 tbsp granulated sugar For the Topping – 150g rolled oats 100g...

This super healthy Chickpea,Tomato and Spinach vegan curry counts for 2 of your 5-a-day and is low in calories too!! Perfect for a fakeaway at the weekend to enjoy with a glass of wine.This super healthy, vegan curry counts for 2 of your 5-a-day and is low in calories too!! Ingredients 1 x onion, chopped 2 x garlic cloves, chopped ginger, grated 6 x ripe tomatoes 1 x tbsp oil 1 x tsp ground cumin 2 x tsp ground coriander 1 x tsp turmeric chilli flakes 1 x tsp yeast extract 4 x tbsp red lentils 6 x tbsp coconut...

This Sausage Ragu and Spinach Pasta Bake is perfect for a quick and delicious midweek dinner. Combining tomato and spinach in a rich and creamy cheese sauce, it is ideal for freezing for the week ahead and something the whole family can enjoy. Ingredients 6 Sessions pork sausages (about 400g), skinned (available from Becketts Butchery Counter) 680g jar passata with garlic and herbs 1 tbsp oregano , chopped (or 1 tsp dried) 500g pack pasta shapes 400g pack spinach 2 x 350g tubs ready-made cheese sauce freshly grated nutmeg 100g parmesan , grated Method Heat a large frying pan and...

These spicy chicken and avocado wraps are perfect for a quick and easy lunch. You can add extra ingredients for your personal taste, however crisp lettuce and fresh salad works perfectly. Have a look at our Greengrocers and Butchery departments for your ingredients here. Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast (approx. 180g), thinly sliced Generous squeeze of lime juice Tsp chilli powder 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 Tsp olive oil 2 seeded wraps 1 avocado, halved and stoned 1 roasted red pepper, sliced A few sprigs coriander, chopped Fresh crisp lettuce leaves   Method Marinate the chicken with the lime juice,...