Steak and Ale Pie is a traditional British dish made with hearty beef and vegetable stew flavoured with ale. Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 100g smoked bacon lardons 1kg beef shin 2 onions 3 carrots 3 tbsp plain flour 1 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp malt or red wine vinegar 400ml sweet brown ale 600ml beef stock (2 Stock cubes) few thyme sprigs 2 bay leaves For the Pastry 700g plain flour tsp English mustard powder 150g lard 150g butter 2 egg yolks Method To make the pastry, mix the flour, mustard powder, lard and butter with a generous pinch...

A traditional braised beef  and vegetable casserole with thick, rich gravy and vegetables. You can add as many vegetables as you like to this dish to use up your fridge left overs. Prepare early and leave to cook throughout the day and serve with creamy mash or crusty bread for a hearty meal for the whole family. Ingredients 2 Celery sticks, sliced 1 Onion, chopped 3 large carrots, halved lengthways, thickly sliced 5 bay leaves 2 thyme sprigs, 1 whole and 1 leaves picked 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp plain flour 2 beef stock cubes 1 tbsp butter 2...

Spiced root vegetable soup is a delicious blend of tasty vegetables which you can add any left over vegetables to. A hearty winter soup ideal for the colder evenings, served with freshly baked bread.  Ingredients 2 Onions 3 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 tsp Mustard seeds 1 tsp Cumin seeds 2 Leeks, sliced 2 Medium potatoes, chopped 3 Carrots, sliced 2 Parsnips, chopped 2 tsp Curry paste 1.2l Vegetable stock Coriander or Parsley to finish Method Peel and halve the onions through the root, then slice thinly lengthways. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large pan, add half the...

Pickled red cabbage is a colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat and is a great way to use this humble vegetable. This pickled red cabbage recipe can last up to three months once sealed. Ingredients 500g Red Cabbage, finely shredded 140g Course Sea Salt 500ml Cider Vinegar 200ml Red Wine 400g Granulated Sugar 2 tsp Black Peppercorn 6 Bay Leaves 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Seeds Method Place the shredded cabbage in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 2-3 hours then drain and wash away the salt. Put the vinegar, wine, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves into a large...

Herby Sausages with Red Cabbage is comfort food at its best! Delicious Cumberland sausages, creamy mash and braised red cabbage. A hearty meal for the whole family in the colder months of the year. Red Cabbage makes a colourful addition to a variety of dishes.  Pick up your ingredients in store. Ingredients 15ml Olive Oil 8 Cumberland Pork Sausages Red Cabbage, cut into small wedges 30ml Red Wine Vinegar 2 tbsp Redcurrant Jelly 100ml Red Wine 1.2kg Potatoes, peeled and chopped 100ml Semi-Skimmed Milk 75g Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Parsley, freshly chopped Method Pre heat the oven to 200c, fan180c....

The humble cauliflower is the surprise ingredient in these indulgent squidgy cauliflower brownies and with the right ingredients you won’t even tell it’s there at all! These brownies are low sugar, gluten free and vegan but retain all the gooeyness of the traditional chocolate treat! Ingredients 500g cauliflower florets 250g pitted dates 2 tbsp chia seeds 70ml water 90g cocoa powder 45g almond butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1.5 tsp baking powder 40g dark chocolate (melted) Method Boil the cauliflower in a pan and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the excess water and leave to cool. Meanwhile, soak the pitted...

These tasty cheesy cauliflower fritters are low carb and gluten free. They make a great substitute for potatoes to make a delicious brunch. Even the kids will love them!  Ingredients 450g Cauliflower florets 200g Grated cheddar cheese 2 Large eggs 2 tbsp coconut flour 1 finely chopped spring onions Olive oil (for cooking) Method Shred the cauliflower with a large cheese grater and steam until tender. Mix the cheese in with the cauliflower whilst the cauliflower is still hot. Keep mixing until the cheese is melted in evenly. Add in the eggs, coconut flour and spring onions. Mix until everything...

This warming one pot Chicken and Sweet potato curry, is easy to make, healthy and packed full of veggies. The ideal January meal which can be amended depending on the level of spice you like. Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 2 tsp grated garlic 1 tsp grated ginger 1 green chilli 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 8-10 curry leaves 2 tbsp curry powder 600g skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 large sweet potatoes 400g chopped tomatoes 400ml chicken stock 100g baby spinach leaves Salt and pepper Fresh coriander 100g fat free natural yoghurt Method Heat...

This mild and creamy Leftover Turkey Curry is quick and tasty and uses mainly store cupboard spices and Christmas leftovers. The perfect recipe for a family feast on New Years Eve. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 25g unsalted butter 1 large onion 4 garlic cloves Fresh ginger 1 red chilli 8 green cardamom pods 1 tsp cumin 1 tbsp turmeric 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala 2 large potatoes 1 butternut squash 570ml chicken or turkey stock 125ml yoghurt 85ml double cream 1 tbsp lemon juice 6 large handfuls turkey leftovers Fresh coriander leaves Method Heat the oil...

Do you have a Traditional Christmas Pudding for dessert on Christmas day? Wow the family this Christmas by making your very own table centre piece from scratch in this easy to follow recipe. Ingredients 1 Cup Raisins 1 Cup Sultanas 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon 1 x Cup Self Raising Flour 115g Finely Grated Butter Fresh Brown Breadcrumbs (Around 4 Slices) 1 Cup Light Muscovado Sugar 1 Large handful of Mixed Nuts, Chopped 1 Tsp Ground Mixed Spice 1 Standard Cup Milk 1 Large Egg Butter, for greasing For the Butterscotch Sauce 85g Butter 100g Light Muscovado Sugar 200ml Double Cream...

These simple Rudolph Shortbread triangles are perfect for baking with the kids this Christmas and they could even be a lovely edible gift idea. You can use different sweets for decorating to make individual reindeers. Ingredients 200g Unsalted Butter, Softened 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 85g Golden Caster Sugar 85g Ground Rice 225g Plain Flour 3 tbsp Icing Sugar 8 Red Smarties 16 White Chocolate Buttons Black Writing Icing Tube Method Stir the butter, vanilla and sugar in a big mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the ground rice first, then the flour. If it starts to get dry, you might...

December is the most wonderful time of the year and every week we will be adding some delicious festive recipes for you to indulge in throughout the month. We start with Chocolate Orange Waffles which is an easy recipe and one the kids will love! Ideal for a pudding served with ice cream or cream and fresh orange segments. Ingredients  2 Eggs 200ml Milk 130g Self Raising Flour 20g Cocoa Powder 20g Caster Sugar 60g Melted Butter 1 tsp Orange Essence 1 Large Orange, Zested 25g Dark Chocolate (Roughly Chopped) Method Heat the waffle maker (if you have one) or...