Recipes Archive
(November 2012)

1 November 2012

Lincolnshire pasta al gratin

Wrapping up in my cosiest cashmere jumper and walking by the side of The Great Eau, the leaves turning a hundred shades from golden to red as my breath catches in the air… and the promise of Christmas on the horizon, I have to say this is my favourite season. The cold is also a Read more…

Pumpkin soup with Stilton and toasted hazelnuts

Method: Place the butter in a deep base pan and add the thyme and chopped garlic then cook for 1 minute. Add the peeled and diced pumpkin and cook for 3-4 minutes, then wet with the vermouth and flame. Add the white wine and stock and cook for 10 minutes. Season with the spices and Read more…

Pan roasted lemon sole and tiger prawns

Method: To make the mayo, place all the ingredients apart from the oil in an upright blender with open top. Blend on medium speed and gently add the oil until mayonnaise-like. Season and set aside. Heat the oil in a deep pan. Season the fish and prawns with salt and pass in the cornflour. First Read more…

Coconut crème brûlée with rum marinaded golden raisins

Method: Place 200g sugar, the eggs and coconut rum in a bowl and whisk until well incorporated. Add the coconut milk and cream and mix gently, trying not to make any foam. Strain and place in 4 ovenproof ramekins and bake at 120C for 25-30 minutes in a water bath. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 Read more…