This is a super quick make – ahead dessert that you can keep in your fridge until ready to serve. This is also a simple recipe that your children will enjoy making. We would love to see your creations, tag @beckettsfarm on social media, so we can see your delicious mousses. Hands on time – 15 minutes Set time – 2 hours Serves 4 Ingredients 250g fresh strawberry, halved if large 25g caster sugar 140g mini marshmallow 200ml double cream Method Add all the strawberries (bar two) into a pan along with 100ml water and the caster sugar. Cook the...

This trifle recipe is for a traditional jelly fruit trifle, made without sponge. It’s a delicious summer dessert and is quick and easy to whip up. Each lovely layer mingles together to bring back childhood memories! Pick up some British berries at our Greengrocers and make this for pud. Serves: 6 Make in: 30 mins + cooling and setting time Ingredients 100g caster sugar 300g small ripe strawberries 30ml elderflower cordial 4 leaf gelatine sheets 100g blueberries 100g raspberries 500g pot extra-thick custard 300ml double cream 50g icing sugar Extra berries to decorate Method Add 270ml water, the elderflower cordial,...

This sauce is brilliant to use up tomatoes that you’ve not managed to eat. The sauce freezes really well and it’s wonderful with pasta or in a baked meatball dish. Make: 1.2KG Tomato Sauce Cooks in: 70 Mins Ingredients Rapeseed oil 2 red onions, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp tomato purée 150ml red wine 750g large vine tomatoes, roughly chopped 750g cherry tomatoes, in a range of colours 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp light brown sugar Large bunch fresh basil, leaves torn Method Heat the oven to 180°C. Put a large saucepan over a low heat...

With BBQ season coming up, we’re loving this recipe for homemade lemon pepper chicken skewers, with Evesham cherry tomatoes and summer veg. You can use a real assortment of vegetables, depending what’s in your fridge. Mushrooms, peppers and aubergine also work brilliantly, alongside courgette, tomatoes and onions which are featured on the recipe card. Cook in: 30 mins + 4 hrs marinade time. Serves: 6 Ingredients 60ml rapeseed oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp grated lemon zest 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp pepper...

These garlic roasted new potatoes make a flavoursome accompaniment to such a wide range of main dishes. Our ultimate favourite is crisp roasted chicken, fresh green veg and these beautiful golden potatoes, served with lashings of gravy. Why not pick some Cornish potatoes from the Greengrocers, which are in season this month. Serves: 8 people as a side Cooks in: 1 hour Ingredients 90g small Cornish Potatoes 60ml rapeseed oil 11/2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp garlic (approx. 5 large cloves), crushed 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped Method 1) Preheat the oven to 200⁰C...

This no mayo potato salad with bacon is ready in just 30 minutes! We’ve used Cornish Potatoes as they are in season and we love their buttery flavour and soft skin. However any new potatoes that you might Cooks in 30 minutes Ingredients For the Potato and Bacon Salad 450g Cornish Potatoes 2 tsp salt, for the boiling water 450g smoked back bacon 1 medium red onion, diced small 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium/large ear fresh sweetcorn with kernels cut off (150g of tinned sweetcorn can be substituted) Handful of spinach 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped For the...

This fresh spring pasta is a delicious way to use up in season Asparagus and other delicious greens. It’s traditionally a vegetarian dish, but you could add some cooked chicken to it if you like. It’s really speedy to cook, so you can whip it up for a lovely weekday dinner. Cooks in 30 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 50g unsalted butter Vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, crushed 150g asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 75g fresh peas 100g baby spinach 1 lemon, juice and zest Large handful fresh spring herbs, including mint, basil, dill and parsley- chopped 20g pinenuts Salt and...

The eagerly anticipated English asparagus season is finally here. But this fantastic spring vegetable isn’t around for long, so enjoy it while you can. Here’s a recipe for a tasty tart which is delicious served hot or cold. Perfect for sharing at picnics or in your office packed lunch with a dressed side salad.   Ready in 35 mins Serves 6 Ingredients 375g puff pastry 150g fine asparagus spears 2 medium free-range eggs 250ml double cream 1tbsp Dijon mustard 40g grated gruyère 40g grated cheddar 6 spring onions Method Preheat a baking sheet in the oven to 200°C/ fan180°C/gas 6....

Delicious hot or cold, these vegetable and Stilton pasties are quick and easy to make. You could make your own pastry from scratch, but we’ve sped up the process even more by using shop bought pastry. Sample some of the traditional Stilton at our deli counter, it perfectly complements the root vegetables and adds full flavour to your pasties. Makes: 8 Cooks in: 2hr, 30 mins Ingredients 800g shortcrust pastry 100g carrot, cut into 1cm dice 200g swede, cut into 1cm dice 100g parsnip, cut into 1cm dice 100g onion, cut into small dice 150g stilton, crumbled 2 eggs Method...

This Sunday, why not try this lovely roast chicken with crispy root vegetables. All made in one tray, you can really minimise the hassle of washing up. Make some creamy mashed potato to serve alongside and pour over thick gravy for the ultimate comfort food. Whole British chickens are currently 2 for £10 at our Butchers counter!  Serves: 4 Cooks in: 90 mins Ingredients: 4 large carrots, cut into big chunks 1 celeriac, cut into large chunks 1 large swede, into large chunks 2 onions, cut into quarters 100g mushrooms, halved 1 whole garlic bulb 2 tbsp Bennett and Dunn...

The hash brown has been a staple on a full English breakfast for as long as we can remember, however it is more likely that their origin is from the USA. These tasty pan-fried morsels make a great weekend morning treat with bacon and eggs, or can be served as a side at dinner time. For the crispiest hash browns, make sure you get as much moisture out of the potatoes as possible. Serves:4 Cook in: 30mins Ingredients 4 medium wilja potatoes 1 egg, beaten ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder Black pepper, to taste 25g butter, for...

It’s British Beef Week this week and so we are celebrating with this fantastic recipe for Barbeque Beef Stew with Cheddar Dumplings. It takes a while to cook, but there’s very little prep involved. Chuck steak is a great cut of beef for slow cooking and comes from the shoulder of the animal. Our butchers get their beef from within a 50 mile radius and can prepare any cut you require. Serves: 5 Cooks in: 3hrs Ingredients For the Stew 750g free-range British beef chuck steak, diced Vegetable oil for frying 2 onions, finely chopped 2 carrots, cut into 1cm...