Gently spiced, this flavoursome chilli roast chicken makes a great mid-week meal and can be served in many different ways. We suggest serving with our one-pot spicy rice for a deliciously hearty evening meal. Keep any leftover chicken to pop in a pitta with salad for lunch the following day. Pick up a free-range chicken and a bottle of Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil’s chilli and spice flavoured oil in our Farm Shop. Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 4 – 6 Ingredients 1 large whole chicken (approx. 1.5kg) 1 bottle of Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Chilli & Spice flavour (you need around 5...

Sweet and indulgent, these guilt-free beetroot chocolate brownies contain less than half the amount of sugar that ordinary brownies do! This healthier alternative still has an intense chocolate flavour and a fudgy centre, so you’d never guess they contain beetroot! Serve as a pudding with ice cream or on their own at teatime. Ready in: 1 hour Makes: 12 Ingredients 500g whole, fresh beetroot (approx. 3-4) 100g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa) 1 tsp vanilla extract 250g golden caster sugar 3 eggs 100g plain flour 25g cocoa powder Method 1. Start by preparing the beetroot. It...

This traditional beef casserole is filled with chunky root vegetables and rich gravy. Stewing steak can sometimes be tough, so slow cooking this dish guarantees a tender finish on the beef. This comforting dinner may seem rich but it’s actually quite healthy, especially when served with hearty kale and mashed potato. You can even keep any leftovers for lunch the following day. Ready in: Maximum 9.5 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients 650g Becketts’ Butchery stewing steak 2 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 Becketts’ Greengrocers root vegetable pack containing carrots, swede, onion and parsnip 2 cloves garlic 400ml beef stock 2...

Ordinary mashed potato is a firm family comfort food favourite, so this extra tasty leek, Cheddar and parsley mashed potato is sure to impress! This moreish side dish is ideal for enjoying with a roast dinner or hearty stew. You could even keep any leftovers to re-heat for lunch the following day. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 600g potatoes, peeled and cut into equal chunks 2 leeks, peeled and sliced 200g Cheddar, grated 20g flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 35g butter 1 tbsp olive oil Method 1. Boil the potatoes in a pan of water for around 20 minutes, or...

This healthy homemade winter vegetable soup is ideal for enjoying when it’s cold outside. Not only is it delicious, but it’s packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day! Serve with homemade croutons or a slice of Becketts’ bakery granary bread. You’ll find most of the fresh vegetables you need at our Greengrocers. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients For the soup 85g dried red lentils 2 carrots 3 celery sticks 2 leeks 2 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 3 garlic cloves 1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder 1 heaped tsp ground coriander For the croutons 1...

Baking a batch of these tasty biscuits is sure to get you in the festive spirit. Gently spiced, these cookies are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea. Pop them in the treat tin at home or gift wrap and pass them on to a loved one to enjoy. You can even use Christmas-shaped cutters and get creative with the decorating too! Ready in: Under an hour Makes: 15 – 20 biscuits Ingredients 100g butter, at room temperature 50g caster sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 150g plain flour 1 tbsp cornflour For the icing / decorating  150g...

This hot honey-glazed gammon is great for levelling up your Boxing Day joint. Enjoy it as an accompaniment to your Christmas Day roast dinner, and the leftovers can be enjoyed with pickles or in a sandwich over the following days. Covered and refrigerated, the cooked gammon will keep for up to four days. Ready in: Approx. 3 hours Serves: 6 – 8 Ingredients 2.5kg gammon joint 2 onions, skin on and halved 2 bay leaves 1 thyme sprig 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 6 cloves 8 black peppercorns For the glaze 100g BB&H hot honey – we recommend using Ghost Chilli 1-2...

This chocolate orange bread and butter pudding is a delicious twist on an old-fashioned British favourite. Perfect for the whole family, this typically fruit-based pud will please the chocoholics amongst us. The pudding can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to bake. Bake as per the instructions below, adding an extra 10 minutes to the baking time from chilled. Serves: 8 Make in: 1 hour Ingredients Butter (for greasing) 75g chocolate chips 6 Becketts’ Bakery chocolate chip brioche rolls 8 tsp fine cut orange marmalade 2 tbsp caster sugar 2 eggs 3 egg yolks...

This classic toad in the hole recipe is perfect for enjoying when there’s a chill in the air. Warming and delicious, it makes the ultimate comfort food dinner. You can even keep any leftovers for lunch the following day. For an extra tasty meal, serve with homemade garlic cabbage. Ready in: 3 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients For the batter 175g plain flour 3 eggs 300ml milk 2 tbsp olive oil 8 Becketts’ Bakery pork sausages Salt and black pepper to season For the onion gravy 1 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped ½ tsp English mustard 500ml stock, made...

This spiced marmalade and fruit loaf is simple to make and is deliciously moreish. The lightly spiced notes are wonderfully warming, making it the perfect seasonal bake. The cake keeps well too and can be frozen. You can vary the marmalade that you use. Why not try removing the spice and choosing the marmalade with whisky from Mrs Darlington’s! Ingredients 250ml of water 225g sultanas 50g butter 300g self-raising flour 200g soft brown sugar Pinch of salt 1tsp mixed spice 2tbsp of Mrs Darlington’s Orange & Ginger Marmalade 2 large eggs, beaten Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C. 2....

This recipe uses the perfect blend of herbs, spices, treacle and sugar to create a sweet and smoky pulled beef to serve in a range of ways. It’s delicious piled into fluffy baked potatoes, perfect with rice and a dollop of sour cream, or great in Brioche rolls from the Becketts Farm Bakery with some fresh coleslaw! The ultimate comfort food for bonfire season and chilly November evenings. Cooks in: 7 hrs Serves: 8 Ingredients 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2-2½kg piece rolled beef brisket 2 red onions, diced 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp English mustard powder 2 tsp ground...

This gooey toffee apple cake is full of warming autumnal flavours. With a sweet apple sauce at its base and a moreish toffee sponge, just one piece of this toffee and apple pudding won’t be enough. Serve with homemade custard for a truly delicious pudding. Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 150g unsalted butter 120g caster sugar 2-3 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chunked 1 smaller Bramley apple, peeled and sliced 2 eggs 150g self-raising flour Pinch of salt ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp milk 400ml Pershore Press apple juice 25g cornflour 60g dark brown sugar For the...