Recipes

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Perfect for those who like to use seasonal produce – cauliflower is a great winter vegetable. ½ medium cauliflower2 medium onions2 teaspoons curry ...

SPEEDY CIDER

SPEEDY CIDER Have apples? Brew speedy cider. Dead easy and you need nothing more than a bucket, some cheesecloth, and some plastic bottles. No need...

PUMPKIN PIE

PUMPKIN PIE Blind bake sweet shortcrust pastry in a 30cm pie tin. Beat together 3 eggs and1/2 cup soft brown sugar. Add 2 cups pureed boiled pumpki...

DORSET APPLE CAKE

DORSET APPLE CAKE Dates back to the 1960’s. 900g apples115g butter170g sugar2 eggs1 cup self-raising flour1 teaspoon baking soda Preheat your oven ...

VINCOTTO

Before there was Italian balsamic vinegar, there was the concentrated grape juice, Vincotto. Great way to use surplus grapes to use in the culinary...

PICKLED PURPLE HAZE!

Try growing Purple Rain cauliflower – the more purple the cauliflower the more antioxidants it contains. Serve raw as a crudite or lightly steam th...

SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Jordan Rondel’s summer berry trifle isn’t overly sweet or intensely creamy. Folding Greek yoghurt through the cream gives it a lovely, subtle tang ...

RECIPE - CAPRESE SALAD

CAPRESE SALAD This iconic salad celebrates the simple fresh ingredients that embody the essence of Summer. Salad ingredients: Mix of tomatoes, lar...

RECIPE - BASIL PESTO

Basil Pesto RecipeInto the food processor put: 2 packed cups of basil leaves 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and sliced ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh ...

RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TERRINE

This is always a winner when you’re looking for a delicious Christmas treat with coffee. Or to give away as a present. ½ cup of raisins 2 tabs bran...

RECIPE - CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Quick, easy, and a winner with everyone, especially with good coffee. 300 g dark chocolate 1 tab milk 2 tabs brown rum, brandy, whisky, Cointreau –...

RECIPE - BOOZY CHERRIES

BOOZY CHERRIES! Great Christmas present. ½ cup caster sugar ¼ cup boiling water 1 ½ cups golden rum 1 cinnamon stick 4 cups cherries, stalks remove...

RECIPE - STRAWBERRY PUNCH

Fun way to serve a crowd - like a cocktail but without the hassle of mixing individual drinks. To make this a non-alcoholic punch simply omit the a...