Recipes

How to make toad in the hole

January 15, 2011
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oad in the hole – or sausage toad if you prefer – is a great winter dish. Nice thick sausages, a crispy batter and plenty of gravy are perfect for warming up on a cold evening, and it makes for a satisfying meal if you pair it with plenty of veg.

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How to make rosemary and olive bread

June 28, 2010
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Rosemary bread is very easy to make, and you can add olives to give it a Mediterranean twist. It is great with both salads and meat products.

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Butternut squash and leek lasagne

June 20, 2010
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This vegetarian lasagne is a beautiful orange colour, and contrasts the sweetness of the squash with the full-bodied herbiness of rosemary and a good strong cheesy topping.

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We’ve made beer bread

March 22, 2010
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We’ve been experimenting with making bread using beer. The results aree delicious, and with only three ingredients in the whole recipe it’s a quick and easy treat to bake.

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How to make treacle tart

March 17, 2010
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Treacle tart is very quick easy to make with this recipe, so it is ideal as a last-minute dessert if you have friends coming around. It is ideal with custard, but can also be eaten cold as a cake, with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Our sourdough starter is maturing

March 13, 2010
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The starter culture for our sourdough bread looks like it’s ready to use. It’s bubbling and has a thick top, like a cappuccino. All we need do now is find time to mix together our bread and leave it to rise.

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Starting to make sourdough bread

March 8, 2010
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Sourdough bread is made using a naturally-occurring living organism rather than traditional bakers’ yeast. It requires patience and care as you grow your own starter, that once up and running can last for years.

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Our first yoghurt cheese

January 8, 2010
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Yoghurt cheese is easy to make, requiring only a way to drain your yoghurt and a little salt for flavouring. The result is a smooth, creamy cheese that is great for eating and baking.

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Vegetarian chilli

January 6, 2010
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Vegetarian chilli is easy to make, and a warming comfort food that is great for the winter months. Meat-eaters can easily adapt this recipe by adding ground beef. Much of it can be made using store-cupboard ingredients.

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Sausage Plait

January 2, 2010
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Sausage plait is easy to make, requires few ingredients and is easily adapted for vegetarians. It’s a great stand-by recipe for unexpected guests and freezes well.

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