Chicken Pasta Bake
Ideal for a comforting and simple family meal. It can be made ahead of time and then heated later for a delicious ready made meal to enjoy together. We’ve used our Chicken strips and penne, but you can use any other pasta you have in the cupboard such as fusilli. Preparation time: less than 30…
Read MoreBeef in Oyster Sauce
Looking to cook something that you would normally get from your takeaway, then this Beef in Oyster Sauce recipe is for you. Using our delicious fillet steak or beef fillet strips this is ideal for an easy mid week meal or as a Friday night treat for the family. Ingredients For the beef • 350g/12oz…
Read MoreKansas BBQ Sauce
This classic recipe comes to us courtesy of Dominic Bryant, the Head Chef at The Old Rydon Inn in Kingsteignton. A simple but very tasty BBQ sauce that goes down a treat at the restaurant. Can be used cold as a marinade or warm as an addition to Pulled Pork or any meat dish to…
Read MoreThai Chicken Cakes
This recipe uses lean minced chicken (who knew!) to create perfect Thai Chicken cakes. A fresh tasting dish that can be spiced up or down depending on your taste, but goes beautifully with a homemade dipping sauce or shop bought sweet chilli sauce. Serve with a fresh green salad for a sin-free meal. Preparation time:…
Read MoreThe Elston Farm Spring
Rain at last! You would never think any sane person (or insane one for that matter) would say such a thing this year. However, for farmers trying to grow grass to feed our cattle and deer, this has been the worst winter followed by the worst spring, ever. Three months of continuous rain stopped the…
Read MoreNew ideas at Elston Farm part 1: Farm Wilder
We like nature, that’s one of the reasons I made the life choice to stay in Devon. There’s lots of it around here and we would like to keep what we have and add a lot more. As land managers we have the opportunity to influence this, for good or bad. We aim to bring…
Read MoreRed Cabbage Coleslaw
This Red cabbage coleslaw is normally served with lunchtime baguettes at the The Old Rydon in Kingsteignton, this recipe comes courtesy of their head chef Dominic Bryant. Preparation time: less than 10 mins Serves: Serve as a side dish or part of a summery salad. Ingredients • 1 small red cabbage or ½ large •…
Read MoreDuck Breast
A simple guide to cooking Duck Breast from Dominic Bryant, head chef at the The Old Rydon in Kingsteignton. He likes to serve the duck with a beeteroot and orange salad with a honey and balsamic dressing. Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 10 – 20 mins Method 1. Defrost your duck breasts…
Read MoreSatay Sauce
This next dish sees two sauces combined which are the perfect marinade for chicken and pork or for use in stir fries. This recipe comes courtesy of Dominic Bryant, head chef at the The Old Rydon in Kingsteignton. Preparation time: 10 mins Ingredients • ½ tbsp vegetable oil • 2 tsp fresh ginger, crushed •…
Read MoreWhite cabbage Traditional Coleslaw
Such a simple dish to prepare that you will never buy shop bought coleslaw again! This recipe come courtesy of Dominic Bryant, head chef at the The Old Rydon in Kingsteignton. Preparation time: 10 mins Serves: Serve as a side dish or part of a summery salad. Ingredients • Small or half a white cabbage…
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