This moreish chocolate and banana loaf cake won’t sit around for long! This simple and easy recipe is perfect for getting the kids involved in baking this half term. Pick up your bananas from our Greengrocers. Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 100ml sunflower oil 175g caster sugar 175g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 4 tbsp cocoa powder 100g chocolate (chips or chunks) 175g ripe banana 3 medium eggs 50ml milk For the topping 100g milk chocolate 100ml soured cream Dried banana chips, roughly chopped Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 160C then grease and line a...

If you love red velvet cake then these light and fluffy red velvet inspired pancakes will become your new favourite. They are generously filled with a cream cheese frosting. For a real treat, top with chocolate chips and raspberries to serve. Ready in: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 200g self-raising flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp caster sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract 230ml milk 3 eggs 25g butter, plus extra for frying Red food colouring For the icing 100g cream cheese 4 tbsp maple syrup 100g chocolate chips Icing sugar, for dusting Method 1. Tip all the...

For the savoury pancake lovers, these mouth-watering Brie and bacon pancakes will be your Pancake Day go-to! The fluffy pancakes are oozing with Brie and topped with crispy bacon. For a more substantial weekend brunch, top with a poached egg and roasted tomatoes alongside the bacon. You will find delicious Brie and bacon in our Farm Shop. Ready in: 40 minutes Serves: 5 Ingredients 10 rashers streaky bacon 300g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of caster sugar 2 medium eggs, beaten 300ml semi-skimmed milk 2 tbsp sunflower oil 25g salted butter 150g Brie, thinly sliced 50g grated Cheddar Method 1....

These delicious carrot and sesame seed burgers are both healthy and filling, which is ideal for lunchtime or a speedy midweek meal. These burgers are easy to make and are packed full of vegetables and spices. You can even swap your usual white bun to granary for a healthy alternative. You can find a selection of freshly baked bread rolls at our Bakery counter. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 750g carrots, peeled and grated 410g can chickpeas, drained 1 onion, chopped 2 tbsp tahini paste, plus extra to serve 1 tsp ground cumin 1 egg 3 tbsp olive oil 100g...

A light and moist carrot cake cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting and finely chopped walnuts is perfect alongside a hot cup of tea. Celebrate National Carrot Cake Day on Friday 3rd February by baking these tasty carrot cake cupcakes. Bake in: 55 mins Makes: 12 cupcakes Ingredients  175g light muscovado sugar 100g wholemeal self-raising flour 100g self-raising flour 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 tsp mixed spice 1 orange, zested 2 eggs 150ml sunflower oil 200g carrots, grated Finely chopped walnuts, to decorate For the icing 100g butter, softened 300g soft cheese 100g icing sugar, sifted 1 tsp vanilla...

These delicious parsnip hash browns are ideal for your weekend breakfast menu. You can event make them ahead of time and pop them in the freezer for a later date. Serve with bacon and poached eggs for a tasty meal. British parsnips are in season and available to purchase from our Greengrocers. Ready in: 35 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 450g waxy potatoes 350g parsnips 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 egg, beaten 4-5 tbsp sunflower oil Method 1. Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes and parsnips. Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the vegetables then set...

This decadent pudding uses parsnips for a twist of the traditional sticky toffee. Parsnips make this pudding extra light and its earthy sweetness pairs wonderfully with the glossy caramel sauce. You will find British parsnips in our Greengrocers. Ready in: 60 minutes Serves: 8-10 Ingredients 125g unsalted butter, softened 150g pitted dates, roughly chopped ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 200g dark muscovado sugar 3 large eggs, beaten 200g self-raising flour 2 tbsp treacle ½ tsp ground ginger 2 stem ginger balls, chopped, plus 2 tbsp of the syrup 300g parsnip, peeled and coarsely grated For the sauce 200g unsalted butter 200g dark...

This super easy kale and chilli pesto pasta recipe is perfect for a quick mid-week teatime meal. Add a little chicken or even a side of garlic bread for that added extra. Ready in: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 270g cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 300g penne pasta 250g kale, stalks removed 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and roughly chopped 4 tbsp roasted, unsalted cashews 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra, to serve 1 juice and zest of 1 unwaxed lemon Method Preheat the oven to 220˚C, gas mark 7. Place...

This roasted new potato, feta and kale salad is super tasty and filling. It is packed full of nutrient-rich kale and is perfect for a midweek lunch. This salad serves two, so for larger portions increase the quantities below. Ready in: 45 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 200g new potatoes, halved 2 garlic cloves 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 banana shallot, chopped 200g kale 1 ripe avocado, flesh scooped out 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 25g feta, crumbled 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted Handful of walnuts, chopped   Method Pre-heat the oven to 200C. Bring the potatoes...

These impressive looking Christmas Tree Prosciutto Palmiers are a tasty treat for New Year parties. They are so simple to make, but really give the wow factor with both their taste and appearance. They’d make a pretty addition to any buffet spread, or we think they would taste delightful dipped in a steaming bowl of tomato soup for a festive lunchtime treat. Cooks in: 25 mins Makes: 10 Ingredients: 1 roll ‘ready-rolled’ puff pastry 6 slices prosciutto ham 10 green olives 10 cubes cheddar cheese You will need: 10 wooden kebab skewers. Method Pre heat oven to 200°c.  Line a...

This indulgent chocolate orange brownie served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream would be the perfect dessert to follow your Christmas dinner. A simply delicious recipe, using the ever famous Terry’s chocolate orange. A real festive treat. Ingredients 150g dark chocolate 450g Terry’s chocolate orange 200g unsalted butter 4 medium eggs 275g caster sugar 90g plain flour 35g cocoa powder Zest of 1 orange (or 1tsp orange extract) Method Preheat your oven to 180C/160C Fan and line a 9″ square baking tray with baking paper. Melt together the butter, dark chocolate and 150g Terry’s chocolate orange in the...

Snowflake Martini Step into your own winter wonderland and enjoy this deliciously creamy snowflake martini. This irresistible, festive cocktail recipe is easy to make and will be enjoyed by all. Ready in: 5 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 3 oz. white chocolate liqueur 2 oz. vanilla vodka 2 tbsp double cream Ice 1 lemon wedge, for rim Sugar, for rim Method Step 1 Using a lemon wedge, wet the rim of your martini glass. Dip the rim into the sugar until coated. Step 2 In a cocktail shaker, combine white chocolate liqueur with vanilla vodka and double cream. Step 3 Fill...