Recipes November 2009
Bottlegreen's Meringue topped Mince Pies
Nothing beats the flavour of homemade mincemeat; this recipe is spiked with Bottlegreen Cox’s Apple and Plum Cordial. Any left over mincemeat can be kept for longer by either freezing or adding a good slug of brandy.
Bottlegreen's Pear and Marzipan Tartlets with Williams Pear and Elderflower Glaze
Easy to make, these little tartlets can be frozen uncooked and simply cooked to golden perfection when unexpected guests arrive.
Bottlegreen's Stilton, Spinach and Walnut Parcels with Blackberry and Russet Apple Sauce
Crisp little filo parcels bursting with Christmas flavours, perfect as a starter or drinks nibble. Make ahead of time and simply reheat just before serving.
South Farm Autumn Squash and Roots Timbale
Be creative with your mash. All sorts of hearty winter roots can be combined with squash to make brightly coloured, chunky mashes. Coarse chopping preserves the individual flavours within a scrumptious matrix, so you get a whole symphony of autumn tastes and colours from one simple dish.
South Farm Roasted Uchi Kuri & Sage Soup
The brilliant red Uchi Kuri, or onion squash, from Japan with its colourful hues are a delight even before it hits the pan, and its flesh always results in highly coloured dishes.
Michel Roux’s Rooster Salad with Grilled Mackerel and Horseradish
A tasty dish using Rooster potatoes, mackerel and horseradish
Michel Roux’s Crispy Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and Sour Cream
A great starter idea using Rooster potatoes and smoked salmon.
Michel Roux’s Roster and Chorizo Gratin
A hearty and warming dish for the Autumn and winter from Michel Roux
Italian Butterfly Lamb
A simple recipe to liven up your lamb joint, that can be cooked on the barbeque or on a griddle pan inside.
Grilled Trout with Tarragon and Lemon Butter
Melting Country Life Lighter Spreadable over the fillet of trout keeps this dish light and also means you can enjoy a gorgeous buttery taste guilt-free.
Marmalade Spicy Bread and Butter Pudding
Using Country Life Spreadable Reduced Salt means this delicious desert is a little lighter on its salt content while still retaining a buttery flavour. The nutmeg and marmalade gives the dish an extra kick.
Luxurious Lamb, Sweet Potato and Mint Cornish Pasty
The sweetness from the sweet potato and mint gives this Cornish pasty a delicious fresh flavour.
Honey and Mustard Bangers and Mash with Apple Gravy
There is nothing more comforting than bangers and mash.
Monkfish with olive oil glaze
With an estimated 300 million olive trees nationwide and a history with the fruit spanning some 6,000 years, Spain is, perhaps, the world's leading producer of table olives. Here is agreat main course recipe idea using Spanish olives.
