Onion & Shallot Tarte Tatin

by | Oct 8, 2014 | Recipes

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

by | Sep 30, 2014 | Recipes

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)

by | Sep 3, 2013 | Recipes

 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...

Asparagus & Cheese Tart

by | Jun 7, 2013 | Recipes

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...

Asparagus Soup with Poached Egg

by | May 10, 2013 | Recipes

  Asparagus Soup with Poached Egg A smooth and velvety full flavoured soup which is just as good served chilled on a warm day Serves 4PREP: 15MINS COOK: 35MINS 454g asparagus 30g butter 1 medium onion finely chopped 1 litre of chicken or vegetable stock 75ml...