Onion & Shallot Tarte Tatin

Requiring few ingredients this recipe is surprisingly easy and really makes the most of one of Britain’s sidelined vegetables Serves 4 PREP: 50MINS COOK: 30MINS   300g puff pastry, thawed if frozen 75g butter 500–600g mixture of small to medium sized onions and...

Pasta with Cavolo Nero, Anchovies and Parmesan

This intensely savoury dish is packed with flavour.  Cavolo Nero, a black cabbage is enhanced with softened anchovies that melt on eating. Serves 4 PREP: 15MINS COOK: 30MINS   500g dried penne pasta 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped Bunch...

Zwetschkenknodel (plum dumplings with toasted breadcrumbs)

 This Austrian recipe was given to us by a member of staff a few years ago, and we thought it worth revisiting!   Serves 4PREP: 20MINS COOK: 7MINS makes 10-12 dumplings   For the dough: 200g Flour 30g Butter or margarine 250ml Water 1 egg   For the rest of...

Gooseberry & Elderflower Fool

Hooray!  The gooseberries are back on track after a few dismal years.  Celebrate with this classic British pudding dating from the 15th century Serves 4PREP: 10MINS COOK: 10MINS CHILL: 1HR 500g gooseberries 100g caster sugar 2 strips pared lemon zest 3 tbsp...

Homemade Fish Burgers with Herby Mayonnaise

A lighter version of a fish cake.  Serve in a toasted bread roll with a handful of dressed salad. Serves 4PREP: 20MINS COOK: 5MINS 750g skinless firm fish fillets (pollack, cod, haddock, coley, hake) 80g stale white breadcrumbs 3 spring onions chopped 15ml lemon juice...

Asparagus & Cheese Tart

This tart is a great springtime treat to be shared with family and friends.  It looks impressive, yet is really simple to prepare. Serves 4PREP: 10MINS COOK: 35MINS   500g asparagus 1 x 375g pack of ready-rolled puff pastry 4 egg yolks 200g crème fraiche 100ml...