In the unlikely event that we have any leftover Hot Cross Buns this Easter, we’ll use them to make this lovely version of Bread and Butter Pudding – it’s perfect with a generous sploosh of double cream on the side, or a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Serves 4-8, depending on appetite!
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Based on a traditional Greek recipe, this meltingly tender leg of lamb is slowly roasted with lemon and garlic, and richly flavoured with olives, wine and bay leaves – the perfect centrepiece for your Easter table. Serves 6.
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This delicious spiced fish dish makes a perfect brunch or dinner with friends. It’s a great showcase for tasty smoked haddock, though other smoked fish (such as hake) can be used equally successfully. Serves 6.
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Cauliflower is quartered into chunky steaks, then oven-roast before being topped with caper butter, crunchy herbed breadcrumbs and slivered almonds. Serve with cooked grains and a dollop of your favourite hummus for a main meal. Serves 2
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Shin of beef is simmered until meltingly tender in this rich, savoury stew. Served with creamy mashed potatoes, this is a hearty, warming meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
Serves 6.
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This fragrant, subtly-spiced stew will make a hearty meal out of left-over roast lamb. Despite the fairly long list of ingredients, it’s a simple, flexible recipe - you can change it to include your favourite pulses and vegetables, and swap the cayenne pepper for a chopped fresh chilli if you prefer a little extra heat! Serves 2-4.
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Inspired by the classic Moroccan Tagine, this spicy, warming stew is just the ticket for cold evenings. We’ve used Whiting for this recipe, but you can happily substitute Hake, Pollock or any other sustainably-fished white fish. Serves 4.
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Made with fresh lemon zest and simmered ‘low and slow’, this simple but delicious recipe produces a mouth-wateringly tender finished dish. Serves 4.
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This traditional French recipe has several variations, but all feature meltingly tender beef steak braised in a rich, savoury red-wine sauce. Serve with lots of creamy mashed potato, crusty bread (or any other good sauce sopper-upper!). Serves 4-6.
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Rich, warming and delicious, this generously-sized dish is great for entertaining.
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Make the most of seasonal venison with this simple but hearty dish. We like to serve it with mash or chunky bread, to soak up all that delicious sauce! Serves 2
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A cracking cold-weather recipe, this savoury sausage braise is fragrant with winter herbs and rich with the flavours of red wine and venison.
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This simple recipe uses spiced, clarified butter to preserve the shrimp for later use. Originally hailing from the north of England, where it’s still made with tiny brown Morecambe Bay Shrimps, it’s a great way to use Brown Shrimps (or any other shrimps). Best served with a big plate of warm toast. Serves 6.
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This festive, flavour-packed treat is delicious with a good dollop of our Quick Christmas Chutney. If Christmas Trees are not your thing, you can cut the pastry into a wreath, star, bauble or any other festive shape – and if you find you have leftover filling, it’s great stuffed into Portobello mushrooms and popped under the grill. Serves 4-6.
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Don’t be daunted by the list of ingredients and the lengthy method (a lot of the prep-time for this recipe is just roasting the cauliflower); it’s a show-stopping vegetarian centrepiece that’s sure to temp meat-eaters, too! Serves 4-6.
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Crisp crackers, creamy camembert and the tangy heat of chilli jam… who could resist?! Serves 10 as part of a buffet-style spread.
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This is more of a guide than a recipe. Feel free to choose your own seafood and steak (and cook it to your own preference); we’ve used fillet steak and crevettes. Ingredient quantities given are for two 170g fillet steaks, but quantities can be scaled-up as needed. Makes approximately 16-18 canapés
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Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – there’s a bit of hob-top cooking here, but the oven does most of the work, and the results are well worth it! *Please note; you will need a 24cm circular bundt or savarin tin*. Serves 6.
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Softly spiced with fragrant nutmeg and cinnamon, this delicious side dish is perfect served alongside roasts or cold meats. Handily, it can be prepared in advance and reheated; the cooked cabbage can also be frozen until needed. Serves 8 as a side dish.
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We’re not sure how Toad in the Hole came by its unusual name, but whatever its origins, this satisfying dish is a true comfort-food favourite. In this recipe, we’ve used our hand-made Pork & Apple Sausages and a quick red onion gravy to serve on the side – just add your favourite greens. Serves 4.
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If you’re a fan of our Lobster Thermidor, why not try this delicious crab-centric version? Rich, creamy and packed with flavour, it’s delicious served with fresh bread for mopping up every last bit!
Serves 4 as a starter.
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Creamy and savoury, this winter wonder of a soup is topped with sage-infused brown butter and crispy fried sage leaves. Serves 4.
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Another recipe where cauliflower gets to prove just how versatile, easy to cook with and downright delicious it can be! This tasty ‘rice’ is great served alongside favourite curries, or enjoyed as it is with warm chapatis or pitta bread and a dollop of thick yoghurt alongside. Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side.
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This classic, comforting dish works beautifully as a vegetarian main course or a side dish to accompany roast meat. Made with mature cheddar from the Hawkridge dairy in nearby Crediton, the rich white sauce envelops the cauliflower in creamy, deeply savoury flavour – it’s the perfect antidote to chilly evenings! Serves 4.
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Hearty and bright, this delicious mash looks beautiful alongside any Sunday roast – it’s great for soaking up gravy, too! Serves 4 as a side dish.
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Based on a traditional Italian recipe, this pasta sauce uses hearty minced beef to make a rich, tasty and sustaining meal. Serve it with the cooked pasta of your choice – shells, spaghetti and linguine will all work well. Serves 4.
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Various time-honoured versions of this recipe can be found all over the UK, with Dorset, Devon and Somerset all having a particularly strong tradition of apple cakes. For the sake of diplomacy we’re calling ours ‘West Country Apple Cake’, though - dare we suggest- we think it’s best served with a good dollop of proper Devon clotted cream! Makes one 20cm cake.
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Perfectly suited (but by no means limited to) vegetarian guests, this flavour-packed stuffing is even better with veggie gravy served alongside. Serves 6-8 as part of a main course.
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This smoky, tasty topping is loved by cowboys everywhere (probably). If you prefer less heat, just leave out the chilli flakes. Serves 4.
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Panzanella is an old Italian recipe; it uses relatively few ingredients, so it’s worth seeking out the juiciest, ripest tomatoes and the best olive oil you can find. Panzanella makes a lovely light meal just as it is, but you can also serve it alongside grilled halloumi or goats’ cheese, baked feta, grilled chicken or sliced cold meats. However you choose to eat your Panzanella, be sure to do it as soon as it’s ready – this is not a dish that should be left to sit. Serves 4
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Originally from the Provence region of France, aïoli is a delicious, aromatic garlic sauce – we’ve given it a little Scandi twist here, by adding chopped fresh dill. Makes 4-6 servings.
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Pure indulgence, this rich cake is fragrant with spices and rum, and comes with a delicious boozy caramel sauce to serve alongside – it makes the perfect end to a summer evening meal, especially as you can take it to another level by grilling slices of it on the BBQ, then serving with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream (if you plan to do this, make the cake the day before, as it will hold together a lot better on the grill). Serves about 10.
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This classic American-style cookie recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous Kim, star of the Greendale Accounts department! A keen baker, Kim often brings in home-cooked treats for us to share, making a day at the office just that bit sweeter… Her cookie recipe can be tailored to your own taste – simply use as it is, for vanilla-based cookies with your choice of chips, or add cocoa to give a chocolate base (see recipe for details). Makes 8
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Greendale bream are supplied ready-trimmed, with the guts and heads removed, making this tasty recipe a doddle. We like to grill some seasonal veg alongside the fish - try asparagus spears, whole spring onions or runner beans - and it’s particularly good with our New Potato Skewers. Serves 4.
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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.
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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.
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