Recipes
Oooh Wow The Mars Bar Yorkshire Pudding
As it turns out, I’m not the only Yorkshire Pudding expert in Yorkshire. Ben Cox holds this title in the professional division of the annual Yorkshire Pudding competition. He also owns and runs, with his wife Lindsey, The Star at Sancton, a quaint establishment in a small village on the outskirts of Beverley. It oozes the level of hospitality one would expect in Yorkshire – watch out for our restaurant review coming soon!
Beef Wellington, Rosti, and Mash – Oh My!
It’s always nice to serve up something that sounds fancy but in reality is really quite simple to put together. This recipe, for individual Beef Wellingtons, Rosemary Potato Rosti, and Parsnip Mash is a slight twist on the norm. The mushrooms/pate normally included in Beef Wellingtons is replaced with caramelised red onions; however, the outcome is equally delicious.
ITV and Domino’s – The Peoples Pizza
ITV’s This Morning recently launched a joint venture with Dominos Pizza to find the “People’s Pizza”. When I heard about the contest, I knew I needed to enter.
Lemon Curd Drizzle Cake – A Weekend Hit
My latest indulgence led me to raid the cupboards in a bid to be inspired. As luck would have it, the ingredients I stumbled upon all seemed to point towards a lemon drizzle cake. It was fatefully fitting really, given the shot of enthusiasm the BBC’s “Great British Bake Off” had given me recently.
Jack-o’-Starter, A Happenin’ Holiday Treat
Since I can’t carve up the pumpkins just yet, I settled for impressing guests with my unconventional culinary creativity. That is when my whimsical spirit led me to whip up a cream and Parmesan ‘soup’ in a pumpkin – the Jack-o’-Starter! The dish looks positively lovely on the dining table, served with a selection of breads for dipping, like a delicious beer and cheese bread from the local supermarket.
Roasted Beetroot Soup and Goats Cheese Cream
At the end of a long day, I sometimes seek the solace of a soupy pick-me-up. Preparing a good soup helps me wind down, and sitting in front of its steamy goodness feels nice for several reasons. First, I know my spirit-lifting soup is easy on my wallet. Second, my soup is versatile – I can always add a fresh, personal twist to it. And third, my soup warms my body and soul.
The Best Toad in the Hole Recipe – Ever!!
Toad in the Hole Often the recipes I find online for the British favourite, Toad in the Hole, produce something resembling a Victoria sponge with strange brown, burnt submarine tops popping to the surface. In a word? Unappetizing. Naturally, I want something better. During a search for this recipe, the wizardly internet presents me with “Jamie …
Cosy Pie – A Family Favourite
This recipe also reminds me that this is the season of wellies, now dug from our closet for wet weekends. In the evening, after you’ve peeled them off, a toasty, hearty meal is in order and I have just what you need.
Roasted Chicken & Spinach Risotto of Pasta
Dinner is a great time to gather everyone around the table and spend some quality time together. With this recipe, you can catch up after a busy day and enjoy a savoury meal that is sure to please the whole family.
Autumn Smoked Pork Shoulder
Smoked Pork Shoulder By Chef Steve One week from last Saturday marked the autumn equinox. We have officially left summer behind! I see the mercury reflecting lower temperatures but rather than launch into winter woes, I choose to extend my celebration of the arrival of autumn. What better way to do that than with an …