Articles & Recipes

Eating outdoors with friends and family is one of the greatest pleasures of summer, as far as we’re concerned. That said, it can sometimes be hard to know what to cook to feed a crowd, especially when the guest-list keeps growing – much as we love eating them, the thought of flipping burgers and sausages for hours soon has us looking for more practical alternatives! Happily, we know just where to find them; the Butchers counter here at Greendale Farm Shop offers several options when it comes to larger, great-value cuts that will satisfy even the hungriest guests. Best of all, they’re all pretty hands-off when it comes to cooking, so you can get on with the important business of relaxing and enjoying yourself!

Here at Greendale Farm Shop, we offer a great selection of beef, pork, lamb and poultry – and, with BBQ season in full swing, we’re busier than ever! As usual, our hand-made sausages and beefburgers are flying off the shelves, and while they are undeniably delicious, we thought it might be fun to highlight a few alternatives for anyone who feels like trying something different the next time they light the grill. So, with this in mind, we asked our butchers to come up with some fresh BBQ ideas, with the proviso that everything must be as simple to cook as a burger or banger, and just as crowd-pleasing!

Succulent and tasty, our responsibly-fished hake steaks (or loins) pair perfectly with vibrant salsa verde. Serve with salad and your favourite bread alongside. Serves 4.

Hearty and satisfying, tuna steaks will make for a deliciously different BBQ! Here, we’ve paired them with a light cucumber relish that balances the rich meat perfectly. Serves 4.

With their firm, ‘meaty’ texture and rich flavour, swordfish steaks are a sure-fire BBQ hit. Serve them with the tangy salsa alongside and plenty of bread to mop up the juices. Serves 4.

This classic American-style cookie recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous Kim, star of the Greendale Accounts department!

At Greendale you'll find a great selection of tasty beef steaks, from fillet and sirloin to T-bone and tomahawk. Find out more with this handy guide, or visit the Farm Shop, where our friendly butchers can help you choose!

Super-tasty but somehow intimidating, soufflés are actually easy to make once you get the hang of them. We’ve used a delicious smoked cheddar from Devon’s own Quicke’s, for really rich flavour – serve with salad or steamed veg of your choice. Serves 2.

Traditionally made with tomatoes, this tasty alternative Shakshuka is a celebration of all things green!

Despite sounding like a bit of a faff, this is actually a quick, easy recipe, made with ingredients you’ll probably have to hand in your freezer and storecupboard. It also happens to be delicious! Serves 4.

You can of course eat this at any time you like, but we think it takes breakfast (or brunch) to a whole new level! Serves 4.

A quick, simple and super-tasty meal – perfect when time is short and stomachs are rumbling! We like to serve this with mash or new potatoes alongside. Serves 2.