Recipes

Beef Stroganoff Originally from Russia, beef stroganoff has grown popular around the world for its creamy, meaty flavours. Cooking time is just over an hour but the bulk of that is simmering (while you test the wine you just opened) so fairly simple and hands off.  Best served over rice, noodles or pasta, although anything […]

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes Thin slices of potatoes cooked in a rich and creamy cheese sauce until beautifully tender. This can be a meal on its own or also pairs well with a roast pork. A few minutes prep and then let the oven do the work, just the way that cooking should be! Ingredients […]

Chicken Cordon Bleu Chicken, ham and cheese make this French classic a wonderful blend of taste & texture. The creamy wine sauce on top helps make the recipe pop. Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 6 slices Swiss cheese 6 slices ham 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 6 tablespoons butter ½ cup […]

Simple Soda Bread Soda bread is an alternative to using yeast as a rising agent when baking bread, which is also much quicker to make. Baking soda reacts with the buttermilk during baking, creating bubbles of carbon dioxide which make the bread rise. This method means that you can skip both kneading and proofing the […]

Super Eggs Benedict Eggs Benedict is both a simple and sophisticated breakfast. Just 4 core ingredients, but cooked and presented in a manner that feels at home in cafes and fine dining alike. Poaching the eggs is the trickiest part for most home chefs, but something you can easily get the hang of and made […]

Pub-style Pork Scratchings Crunchy, tasty pork scratchings are a great snack and perfect with a cold beer or cider. Although you can find these in Thailand from many small shops and street sellers, there are also easy enough to make your own.You can often buy the rind on its own if you speak to your […]

Ultimate British Burger Burgers can range from simple to amazing, depending how much effort you want to put in. Ready made patties save a lot of effort, but mixing and shaping yourself is still quick and easy, letting you tailor to your own tastes. Today’s recipe goes to the extreme with an oxtail topping, burger […]

Gammon Cooked in Scrumpy Cider with Waldorf Salad and Apple Syrup This is a great combination to go alongside one of our small gammon joints, with the flavours complementing each other perfectly. For best results wash down with an extra can or 2 of your favourite cider. Ingredients GAMMON IN SCRUMPY 1kg of gammon, boned […]

Traditional Fish and Chips Fish and chips is one of the most common dishes that spring to mind when mentioning English food.  Cod and haddock are the most common fish but many other varieties will work just as well. Available every day but sales traditionally peak on Friday/Fryday when families across the nation grab a […]

A breakdown on Indian Curries If you are a fan of Indian food and delicacies, there is no way that you still have not tried Indian curries. No matter where you belong or what taste in delicacies you carry, not having tried an Indian curry is the worst thing that you can do to yourself […]