Pear & Ginger Cake Recipe An abundance of pears, ripening simultaneously in the fruit bowl, created the inspiration for this cake. Eat it warm from the oven to follow Sunday lunch or at room temperature when you crave something sweet. The generous amount of fruit...
Romantic Dinner for Two or Planning to Feed A Crowd During many years that I spent organising and cooking for weddings & events. This month was always our busiest welcoming clients for tastings in anticipation of the ‘big day’. Steak or best...
Ok, so what’s the difference between a recipe for shortbread biscuits and bars ? Traditional shortbread bars are baked in a tin and cut whilst still warm. For best results, weigh the butter straight from the fridge and rub together with the dry ingredients. For...
Quick and cost effective, this base soup recipe is a great way to use up vegetables. Follow these three easy steps and achieve great results every time. Simply add base vegetables and make the meal your own with any great tasting flavour combination. Need some...
Quick and easy to prepare, this mulled wine recipe is sure to provide a perfect remedy if the fuzzy festive feeling is eluding you. The combination of spice infused red wine, with a hint of sweet citrus, cannot fail to evoke joyful memories of Christmases past....
RECIPE: Rose Hip Manuka Syrup Gather rose hips along the hedgerow away from busy roads. It is fine to forage along a designated footpath. Or ask the landowner’s permission. Remember to take some garden snips with you and then trim the hips when you get back to the...
Classic Swiss Roll Recipe This quick and easy recipe is ideal for a Sunday tea time treat. A great store cupboard standby. Simply fill with jam and roll up whilst warm, to serve in a hurry. Or, take a little more time and generously spread softly whipped cream topped...
RECIPE: Braised Red Cabbage Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. Ideal to serve with seasonal ragouts and roasts. A comforting dish that can be prepared well ahead of time...
Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. Waste not, want not recipe ideas to make the most of your Halloween pumpkins. Chop and add to risotto and garnish with toasted pine nuts...
RECIPE: Yorkshire Puddings Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. The ultimate accompaniment to the traditional Sunday roast. Scroll down for tips and tricks to make your best...
RECIPE: Autumn Bliss Raspberry Jam Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. Treat your homemade cakes and sponges with a generous spoonful of homemade jam or dollop on to porridge...
RECIPE: Red Onion Marmalade with Dorset Badger Beer Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. Onion marmalade makes a great recipe for an edible gift. Double the quantities and...
RECIPE: Chicken Traybake with Lemon & Rosemary Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. It’s more economical to by a whole chicken and then portion it at home. When we have...
RECIPE: Lemon Posset Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. A quick and easy recipe that can be prepared the day before. Ideal when you want to serve a homemade dessert, but...
RECIPE: Lemon Curd Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. A classic recipe that is always popular at the farmhouse. A homemade curd takes very little time and the effort is...
RECIPE: Wild Cherry Vinegar Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. Wild cherry trees can be found in parks and woodland. If you are fortunate to have one growing in your garden,...
RECIPE: Frittata Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. We first shared this recipe for National Picnic Week as it is so popular we’ve included it once more. Ideal for it...
RECIPE: Buttermilk Scones Tried and tested seasonal recipes from a country cookery school kitchen. Hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. We celebrated National Cream Tea Day with our friends at ‘In Jolly Good Company’ who organise The Step Outside...
RECIPE: Dorset ‘Harebit’ with Hopping Hare Badger Beer Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. This Dorset Harebit recipe was created to celebrate Beer Day in...
RECIPE: Chocolate Brownies with Badger Beer Tried and tested seasonal recipes from our country cookery school kitchen. As well as hacks and get ahead tips for EVERY cook. This rich, decadent brownie is so easy to make. Laced with our favourite Dorset bottled beer... 
