Mixed Spice is a staple blend for many bakers, especially when it comes to late autumn and winter baking! Whilst mixed spice is available in almost every shop due to its popularity, if you ever find that you’ve run out and are unable to continue baking, fret not! It is very easy to make a […]
PANTRY
Your pantry will be well-stocked with delicious sauces, marinades, dressings and fragrant spice mixes using the recipes in this category.
Pickled Beetroot | Perfect for Lithuanian Summer Beetroot Soup
If you are looking for a way to preserve your abundant harvest of beetroot, look no further! Our Pickled Beetroot will make great garnishes and soups! We especially love these in our favourite summer recipe – Lithuanian Beetroot Soup a.k.a Pink Soup! How to Sterilise Jars? Clean sterilized jars are crucial to the success and longevity of […]
Vanilla-Scented Rhubard Jam
A delicious 3 ingredient Vanilla-Scented Rhubarb jam is perfect on your morning toast, with afternoon tea scones or even in a cheddar cheese sandwich! Sweet and tart, with a subtle hint of vanilla, it is a wonderful way to preserve rhubarb for winter! Rhubarb and vanilla is a great pairing. Just think about an age-long […]
Simple Blueberry (Bilberry) Jam
Bilberry or Blueberry Jam is one of the most delicious things you can spread on your morning toast! Having recently found a spot to pick wild bilberries in North Wales we have made numerous batches of Bilberry Jam and we simply cannot get enough of it! Here we share our very simple, 3 ingredient recipe! […]
Basil & Hazelnut Pesto
A versatile and extremely flavoursome Basil & Hazelnut Pesto that comes together in 10 minutes. Use pesto in pasta dishes, sandwiches, or as a filling for tear-and-share bread or a pizza topping! If you’ve been buying pesto up until now, I am sure you will appreciate the difference in both flavour and texture that you […]
Egyptian Dukkah
An Egyptian nut and spice mix that can be used to add flavour and texture to many recipes to give them a lovely North African/ Middle Eastern twist. Originally from Egypt, Dukkah has gained popularity across the world and whilst you can get in in many supermarkets, it is a breeze to make yourself at […]
Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables
Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables is a wonderful ingredient adding both flavour and texture to various Asian-inspired salads, sandwiches and burgers. What is more, it makes a great side dish for stir-fried noodles or rice! It seems really rather fashionable to pickle and ferment these days! From Sourdough to Kombucha, everyone is doing something! Today we are […]
Berbere Spice Mix
A wonderfully fragrant Ethiopian and Eritrean spice mix that is commonly used in East African dishes. Berbere Spice Mix is a wonderful addition to any lentil, bean, chicken or meaty stew recipes! Whilst you can buy it in many larger supermarkets or international food shops, you can make your own with spices that you’re likely to have […]
Plum and Red Onion Chutney – for that Christmas Cheeseboard
Christmas is a time to eat cheese. And lots of it! But no cheese board would be complete without a lovely chutney. Here, we are sharing our very own Plum and Red Onion Chutney that complements not only cheese but can be used as a condiment for pork and poultry dishes. Moreover, they make perfect […]
Rustic Basil and Walnut Pesto with Mature Cheddar
Pesto doesn’t have to be made with parmesan and pine nuts to taste amazing! This quick, simple, and extremely flavoursome Basil and Walnut Pesto can be made with your everyday Cheddar! One of the simplest and quickest meals we make is Pesto Pasta with lots of vegetables. The one thing that takes it to another […]