This super easy kale and chilli pesto pasta recipe is perfect for a quick mid-week teatime meal. Add a little chicken or even a side of garlic bread for that added extra. Ready in: 25 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: 270g cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 300g penne pasta 250g kale, stalks removed 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped 4 tbsp roasted, unsalted cashews 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra, to serve 1 juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon Method Preheat the oven to 220˚C, gas mark 7. Place...

Enjoy this creamy leek and bacon pasta bake as a speedy mid-week meal that doesn’t require much skill or effort at all. Serve with a fresh salad and use up any leftovers for lunch the following day. You will find fresh leeks available to purchase in our Greengrocers. Ready in: 40 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 300g pasta 200g soft cream cheese 4 rasher unsmoked bacon 2 medium leeks 1 tbsp vegetable oil A thick slice of bread 1 tsp Dijon mustard Method 1. Start by cooking the pasta in a large pan of boiling water, until just cooked. Drain the pasta, keeping...

Use up your Christmas leftovers in this ham, turkey and sprout pie. Enjoy all the classis festive favourites combined with a creamy sauce and topped with pastry for a family feast on a chilly evening. Ready in: 85 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 400g cooked turkey, chunked 200g cooked ham, chunked 100g Brussels sprouts 100g mature cheddar or Stilton, plus extra to sprinkle on top if you wish 500ml turkey or chicken stock 175ml double cream 1 onion, diced 1 celery stick, diced 50g butter 50g plain flour 1 tbsp mustard – Dijon or wholegrain 320g sheet ready-rolled shortcrust pastry Splash of milk,...

Make a batch of these delicious gingerbread biscuits for your Christmas biscuit tin. Enjoy these festive spiced biscuits as an afternoon snack. Use Christmas cutters and get the whole family involved in the decorating for a rainy day activity. These yummy gingerbread biscuits will keep for a week in an airtight container. Ready in: 60 minutes Makes: 15-20 biscuits Ingredients 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting 175g dark muscovado sugar 100g butter 85g golden syrup 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp ground ginger A tsp ground cinnamon 1 egg, beaten For the icing 125g icing sugar 15ml water Method...

These sage and onion Yorkshire puddings are easier than you think to make and are set to become a firm favourite with the whole family. Mix up the traditional Yorkshire pudding mix by adding sage and onion for a delicious accompaniment to your Christmas dinner or Sunday roast. You can even amend the recipe by swapping the herbs, for example using rosemary with a lamb roast dinner. Ready in: 35 minutes Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 140g plain flour 200ml milk 2 red onions, peeled 4 large eggs 1/2 small bunch of fresh sage, with the leaves picked and finely chopped Sunflower oil, for...

Inspired by your favourite cocktail, these melt in the middle espresso martini brownies are a real treat for the grown-up guests at the dinner table. A rich chocolate brownie, with the luxurious soft centre and an espresso martini sauce makes a delicious end to your family party. You can find a locally distilled vodka by ‘1000 Trades’ in our Farm Shop. Ready in: 50 minutes Makes: 16 brownies Ingredients 185g dark chocolate, chopped roughly 185g unsalted butter, diced 275g golden caster sugar 3 large eggs 85g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 1 tsp espresso powder, mixed with 1 tbsp water 16 chocolate truffle...

This vibrant spiced red cabbage side dish makes the perfect accompaniment to any festive meal. Get ahead and prepare the cabbage in advance, then freeze ready for the festive period. Any leftovers can be enjoyed cold with cheese and cold cuts of meat. Visit our Delicatessen counter, where you will find a huge selection of local cheeses and cold meats. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 medium sized red cabbage, shredded 1 small piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 onions, sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp allspice A tbsp mustard seeds 100g golden caster sugar 150ml red...

Make the most out of broccoli which is in season now and twist up your traditional broccoli soup with a hint of stilton. Nothing beats a bowl of comforting soup on a chilly day and this broccoli and stilton soup does just that. Combining the perfect blend of vegetables with a sharp tang of blue cheese, whether it’s for your office lunch or dinner party starter, this soup will cover it all. We would recommend using Colston Bassett Stilton from our Delicatessen counter and serve with Becketts Bakery crusty bread. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil...

This nice and easy broccoli and salmon pasta bake makes the perfect mid-week meal. Creamy and comforting with a cheesy sauce, this pasta bake gives you a fresh new look on broccoli. Prepare a larger portion of this meal and freeze before cooking, making sure you’ve always got something delicious to defrost and pop in the oven. You can find a stock of fresh broccoli in our Greengrocers, who even have a supply of freshly frozen fish. Ready in: 65 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 250g penne pasta 300g broccoli, cut into large florets 4 skinless salmon fillets 25g butter 25g plain...

Pork and apple are a lovely complimentary pairing and these sausage rolls prove just that. Sausage rolls are always a big hit at snack time, so why not try something a little different with this recipe. Packed full of flavour and a sweet hint of apple, these quick and easy sausage rolls are a delicious treat. Head to our Butchery counter to find your fresh pork sausage; and to the Greengrocers for your Braeburn apples.  Ready in: 60 minutes Serves: 8 Ingredients 8 pork sausages 1 box of ready rolled puff pastry 2 teaspoon sunflower oil 1 small onion, finely diced...

This easy apple strudel is super speedy to make. Enjoy as a quick mid-week dessert or a weekend treat! A sweetly spiced apple filling, wrapped in flaky buttery pastry makes the perfect sweet pick-me-up. Best served with custard, or cream. You can find your English Bramley apples at our Greengrocers counter inside the Farm Shop. Ready in: 40 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 5 medium sized Bramley apples Juice from 1/2 lemon 150g caster sugar A teaspoon cinnamon A teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon flour 20g butter 80g raisins or sultanas 3 or 4 sheets filo pastry 1 egg beaten with 3...

Everyone’s favourite autumn coffee order has been transformed into a beautiful baked pumpkin spiced latte cheesecake. This cheesecake will be tantalising your taste buds and satisfying all your autumn cravings. With a spiced twist on the traditional biscuit base and a coffee flavoured cream to serve, this recipe will definitely be a hit at the table. We have lots of pumpkins available to purchase from our Greengrocers, and if you fancy the real thing, our Coffee Shop will be serving Pumpkin Spiced Lattes over the autumnal season. Ready in: 150 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients For the base 60g unsalted butter,...