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Asparagus with Crunchy Lemon-Herbed Almond Crumbs
Oct 03, 2023
Add this Asparagus with Crunchy Lemon-Herbed Almond Crumbs to your Summer feast. Ingredients 750g asparagus, trimmed 160g fresh sourdough, cubed (crusts removed) ½ cup whole almonds, or hazelnuts 3 tbsp...
White Bean Chilli Tuna Spread/ Dip
Jul 05, 2023
This White Bean Chilli Tuna Spread is the easiest, most delicious, and tastiest sandwich spread you will ever make!  Phillippa has adapted this recipe from a dear wine-maker friend, Adam...
Hot Smoked Salmon
Mar 09, 2023
We were given a ‘kiwi sizzler’ fish smoker, which is very easy and fun to use. It is a portable stainless-steel box with a burner fuelled with metho and uses...
Poached Eggs in a Nest with Crème Fraîche & Caviar
Mar 09, 2023
 Indulge in this lovely egg-in-a-nest recipe during Easter festivities or whenever you want to impress friends.  Ingredients 6 eggs 200ml crème fraîche salmon cavier iceberg lettuce 2 tbsp white vinegar...
Gingerbread Christmas Tree Kit Instructions
Dec 24, 2022
PHILLIPPA’S ROYAL ICING RECIPE Ingredients 1 egg whites  200g icing sugar  1–2 tablespoon lemon juice Method Beat egg whites with a whisk until soft peaks form. Gradually add the icing...
Danish Festive Berry Sponge
Nov 22, 2022
With the benefit of using a handful of our pre-made core ingredients, you could look like a professional when you serve up this Danish Festive Berry Sponge! Ingredients  1 Phillippa’s...
Roast Cherry Tomato Salad with Burrata
Nov 22, 2022
Add a pop of festive colour to your feast with this lovely Roast Cherry Tomato Salad with Burrata. The freshness of basil elevates this dish. A pot of well-tended basil,...
Cured Zucchini Salad with Pickled Red Onion
Nov 22, 2022
Fresh and festive, this Cured Zucchini Salad with Pickled Red Onion is simple and flavoursome. You'll also find the recipe for making the pickled onion below, which you can make...
Candied Walnut Pear Salad
Oct 28, 2022
This Candied Walnut Pear Salad is a lovely, simple summery salad. The candied walnuts are the hero and, as always, the success of a salad lies in the seasoning and in...
Cranberry & Orange Tea Cake
May 02, 2022
As the name implies, tea cake is cake to have with tea - not too rich, not too sweet; often quite simple and plain. Tea cakes require little time to...
Baked Apples Stuffed With Honey-Spiced Crumbs
Mar 17, 2022
This Baked Apples Stuffed With Honey-Spiced Crumbs dish can be whipped up easily with a few simple, delicious ingredients.  Our Honey Bunnies and Honey Bear biscuits add a depth of flavour to...