Leftover Christmas Pudding Brandy (Lots of Brandy) Dried fruit (Raisins and Sultanas and the like), soaked in Brandy 1 Pint of Mulled Cider 1 Sachet of Gelatin or Agar Agar Ready made Custard (You can make it yourself if you can be bothered) More Brandy ½ Pint of Double Cream Squidge the Christmas Pudding into […]
2 fat onions 4 cloves garlic crushed 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 chorizo sausage chopped into small chunks 6 large potatoes diced 2 pints stock chicken, ham or vegetable 2 bay leaves 1 large bunch sprout tops (roughly 300-500 grams) finely chopped or shredded salt and pepper to taste smoked paprika to taste Heat 2 […]
I remember the first time I had an Avocado. It was in Dubai with my father at the Chicago Beach Hotel when I was 8 years old. I was sitting at the table swinging my legs and observing the expats who had travelled to Dubai to sup on alcohol. Alcohol that was illegal in dry […]
The trees are laden with tart Crab Apples this year. Truly wild Crab Apples always have a more intense flavour than any other apple. They can be too tart for some to eat raw but the appleness really intensifies when cooked. They will certainly leave you wanting more.They are perfect for small hands to pick […]
6-8 Roast Potatoes Or as many as you have left over. 200 g Buttery Mashed Potato You might have to make some especially. 100 g Leftover Sprouts Or whatever you have 50 g Plain Flour Seasoned with Salt and Pepper 1 Egg Oil and Butter for Frying Chop up your Roast Potatoes and sprouts and […]
1 Turkey Carcass Vegetable Peelings Leftover Veg 1 Large Onion 1 Stick of Celery 1 Carrot 1 Sprig of Seaweed (Optional) Herbs and Spices for a general stock, stick to things like Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, or flavour according to intended use, or make it Christmassy by adding things like juniper and cranberry) Water 1 […]
1 Pint Turkey Stock See Above Recipe Leftover Turkey Meat Leftover Veg Ghee or Cooking Oil 1 Large Onion Roughly Chopped Fresh Root Ginger Thumb Sized, peeled and finely diced or grated Chilies As many as you can handle, chopped 4-5 Large Cloves of Garlic Crushed Cardamon Pods Half a Dozen or so 1 tbsp […]
Dandelions 1 cup flour 1 egg 1 knob butter salt pepper Pop the flowers in a bowl of water (room temp water) and add some salt. Combine flour (1 cup), salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and set aside. Beat an egg and then coat the the dandelions Melt butter in your pan/skillet (medium […]
A deliciously moreish Wild Garlic Butter that will keep the flavour on your table all year round! Freshly Foraged Wild Garlic Butter Sea Salt Mash your butter in a bowl with some Sea salt (start with 1/2 tsp and add to taste. Stir in the Wild Garlic. Using a piece of baking parchment, roll and […]
This devilishy declicious spread is almost too good to be true. It’s easy to make with the kids and is a guaranteed family favourite. If you prefer your not-ella with a little crunch, hold back some hazelnuts and whizz them up into little chunks, before stirring through the finished spread. 1 Cup Toasted Hazelnuts (Skins […]
Top tip: This is definitely a recipe for two pairs of hands! That was a lesson I learnt the hard way. 400 g Granulated Sugar 300 ml Water 2 tsp Lemon Juice 75 g Cornstarch Elderflower Cordial To taste Extra Cornstarch/Icing Sugar For dusting This recipe is a sticky one! So to start, grease an […]
This is the perfect blend of Land and Sea. I absolutely love it. It is quick and simple to make and you feel amazing afterwards! You can add your favourite flavours to get the balance you want. 1 Cup Spruce Tips Make sure you don’t have a poisonous Yew Tree – you should have a […]
Join us for the 12 Days of Christmas Gather your friends and family to enjoy the countdown to Christmas. Make magical memories you’ll treasure for years to come; from cooking up jars of Boxing Day Chutney to foraging for greenery and creating your own Christmas wreaths. We often don’t think we have time but let […]
Perfect Drizzled over Pasta, Served on a Pizza or with Lamb. 1 Cup Spruce Tips Dubious Dopplegangers: Make sure you don’t have a poisonous Yew Tree – you should have a Fir, Pine or Spruce. We have a Nordmann! 1 Cup Olive Oil 1 Cup of nuts or seeds 2-3 Cloves of Garlic 1/4 Cup […]
