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EASTER NEST CAKE Developed by Sarah Hemsley for Robert Welch

Calling all bakers! Enjoy our delicious recipe created by Sarah Hemsley for Robert Welch which we are delighted to share with you today! TIMINGS Preparation - 30 minutes + extra for decorating Bake - 30 - 40 minutes Decoration - 45 minutes + chilling time Serves - 10 - 12 + slices To make a two-layer cake in Victoria sponge style,…

March 21, 2024

Recipes Starters & Snacks

Christmas Toastie – Brie & Cranberry

It’s that time of year when cranberry sauce is readily available – shop bought, or home-made. It doesn’t just have to be served with turkey though, as it makes delicious company for a good, soft French cheese like Brie. Ingredients 75g Brie cheese (or Camembert) 2 thick slices white crusty bread 1 tbsp cranberry sauce 1 tbsp butter, softened 1 dash…

December 23, 2021

Mains & Sides Recipes

Roast Beef with herb crust – perfect Sunday dining

The herb crust keeps the succulence of the beef while roasting with vegetables melds flavours for a rich and satisfying meal. Ingredients 1.25 kg rolled beef topside, trimmed of excess fat 300g shallots, peeled 4 carrots, peeled and chopped into cubes 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 3.5cm chunks 1 celeriac, peeled and chopped into 3.5cm chunks 150g fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs 100ml…

August 21, 2021

Mains & Sides Recipes Vegetarian

Charred Sweet Potatoes, Beer Caramelised Onions, Watercress Chutney

These are best grilled over hot coals. If you don’t own a BBQ, these can be baked in the oven at 180C for 30-40 minutes or until tender and finished under the grill. Serves 4 Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 1 Hour Ingredients: 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, sliced in half lengthways 2 tsp Olive Oil ½ tsp salt ½ tsp Cracked Black…

July 13, 2021

Mains & Sides Recipes

Duck Caesar salad

Caesar salad is a firm favourite for many and lends itself very well to duck Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a starter Ingredients 2 Gressingham duck breasts 3 to 4 gem lettuce 2 slices sourdough( roughly torn 3cm pieces ) 30g shaved Parmesan Dressing 100 ml light olive oil 30g finely grated Parmesan 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 4 tbsp mayonnaise Juice…

July 13, 2021

Mains & Sides Recipes Starters & Snacks

Sweetcorn and Halloumi Fritters with Tracklements Sweet Pepper Relish

The life and soul of the pantry since 1970, the Tracklements planet-friendly range is still handmade in the green heart of Wiltshire, abiding to traditional recipes, with an underpinning principle to buy the best quality ingredients sourced locally wherever possible to ensure the products taste as good as, if not better than, homemade. Tracklements believe…

July 13, 2021

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Must-read tips for boosting concentration, energy and immunity in self-isolation

Top tips for what to eat while working from home Recipes to help maximise your effectiveness How to keep healthy and focused whilst in isolation For most of us, our daily work routine has been somewhat different in recent weeks. Since the government implemented social distancing guidelines earlier this month most places of…

April 9, 2020