Festive Sausage Rolls
A classic, firm family favourite with a delightful Christmas twist. Easy | 55mins | Makes 8 Ingredients 400g pork sausage meat 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon orange zest Pinch cinnamon Chopped parsley, to season Salt and pepper, to season Ready-to-roll puff pastry (or make your own!) Cranberry sauce Brie 1 beaten egg Method 1. Preheat oven…
Read MoreEasy-Peasy Gravy
Easy-Peasy gravy that can be made on the day, or made before and frozen for even easier, easy-peasy gravy! Easy | 30mins | Makes 6 Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp plain flour 150ml port 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly 1.6l chicken, turkey, or beef stock Method 1. Heat butter in a saucepan (or if possible, in the roasting tin…
Read MoreFlawless Roast Potatoes
The ultimate recipe for even a first-time roastie connoisseur, crispy skins, and fluffy inside – perfect. Easy | 1hr 10mins | Makes 4 Ingredients 1kg Maris Piper potatoes 100g duck or goose fat (for a luxurious taste), or 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil 2 tsp flour salt to serve Method Place a large roasting tin in the oven at 180C fan/…
Read MoreSpiced Ginger Glazed Ham
What is more perfect than a Boxing Day Ham? This easy spicy, sticky ham is sure to impress everyone and uses only 5 ingredients! Can also be made ahead ready and left chilled for up to 4 days. Easy | 3hrs 40mins | Makes 8 Ingredients 2kg unsmoked boneless gammon joint 2 ½l ginger ale (not sugar-free) 2 tsp…
Read MoreMediterranean Lamb Kebab
Planning a weekend takeaway? Why not try our take on a lamb kebab? Filled with flavour and so easy to make, with fewer calories than the takeaway option. Ingredients 500g Lamb Mince Red Onion Fresh Garlic 1tsp Paprika 1tsp Cumin 1tbsp Brown Sugar 2tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1tbsp Soy Sauce 1tbsp Chilli Sauce 1tbsp Oregano…
Read MoreBacon and Cheese Scones
Why not try the quintessential English scone with a little difference, great for a snack or the perfect side to any picnic! Ingredients: 100g butter, 8 rashers streaky bacon, 275g self-raising flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 150ml milk, 50ml vegetable oil, 1 egg, handful snipped chives, 150g grated cheddar. Method: Fry or grill your bacon until golden and crispy, set aside to cool, and chop into small chunks. Mix your…
Read MoreEasy White Bread Recipe
Making your own bread doesn’t have to complicated, follow our easy guide to make the perfect loaf of bread. Ingredients: 500g strong white flour, plus extra for dusting 2 tsp salt 7g sachet fast-action yeast 3 tbsp olive oil 300ml water Method: Add your flour, yeast, and salt to the bowl. Make a well in…
Read MoreThe Farming Revolution – Silvopasture planting
Silvopasture at Elston Farm Did you know we are based on a farm 15 miles outside Exeter? At Elston Farm we are taking part in an exciting environmental project! We are turning 10.5ha (26 acres) of land into Silvopasture which is a mixed system of grazed grassland and specially selected trees. Andy Gray and his team…
Read MoreLamb Loin chops with Mediterranean Cous Cous
Lamb loin chops look like a small T-bone steak. One side has the lamb loin and the other side has the fillet. These chops are great for grilling and roasting. Lamb loin chops are a very tender cut and they cook relatively quickly. Ingredients – serves 4 4 lamb loin chops 1 tbsp olive oil…
Read MoreGame Pie
It’s British Pie Week! Game pie is a dish entwined in British history and you can choose from a variety of fillings for example venison, pheasant, rabbit, partridge or even pigeon, the list goes on. You can either top with pastry or a creamy mash potato. Ingredients 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 500g Diced Game Meat…
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