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May 82 min read

How to Make Homemade Sichuan Chilli Oil in Just a Few Simple Steps

This Sichuan chilli oil is minimum effort for maximum flavour!

Mar 261 min read

How to Make the Perfect Cheese, Jalapeño and Chorizo Hot Cross Bun for Easter!

Take your Easter baking to the next level with these Savoury cheese and chorizo hot cross buns!

Feb 31 min read

Peach Chilli Sauce Recipe- An easy step into Lacto Fermentation

This unique blend of sweet peaches and spicy chilli's is not only delicious, but also introduces the health benefits of fermentation.

Dec 13, 20231 min read

Roasted Cabbage, Muhamarra and Tahini Dressing

This dish works brilliantly as a veggie side or a main meal itself! Charred cabbage, lightly spiced and robust red pepper sauce (Muhamarra)

Apr 7, 20231 min read

Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding

Our brilliant guest tutor Rachel Pinnock has written us up a delicious recipe just in time for Easter! And if she can do this with a few...

Feb 14, 20231 min read

Duck Breast with Sweet Potato, Cavolo Nero and Raspberry Dressing

Blushing pan fried duck breast served with sweet potato, asparagus, cavolo nero and a vibrant raspberry dressing.

Feb 1, 20232 min read

No Knead Focaccia

A simple but foolproof recipe for focaccia that takes a little time but minimum arm work!

Jan 25, 20232 min read

Haggis Bonbon with Whisky Sauce

Panko fried haggis and potato balls with an addictively creamy whisky sauce!

Jan 22, 20232 min read

A recipe for Chinese New Year - Mapo Tofu

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! This year is the year of the Rabbit, symbolising patience, peace and happiness. Things that I feel are...

Sep 17, 20221 min read

Chicken and Chorizo Molotes

Move aside Empanada! There is a new Mexican snack in town. Not many people will have heard of these. And it can be a faff to make your...

Sep 3, 20221 min read

Lamachun

Think of this dish as the middle eastern alternative to pizza. Lamachun, pronounced Lamajhoun (lahma'joun) is a traditional flatbread...

Jul 2, 20221 min read

Birria Tacos

These Birria tacos go down an absolute storm in our house. Once the prep is done you can leave this to slow cook for hours depending on...

Apr 18, 20221 min read

Wild Garlic and Cheese Scones

Wild garlic season is upon us! After a few failed trip in and around the school, Bobbi and I made a trip to Killerton on a hunt for the...

Apr 11, 20221 min read

Sea Bass Two Ways

Sea bass is one of the UK's most enjoyed fish. With its meaty white flesh and delicate skin, it is very versatile and a perfect way to...

Feb 28, 20221 min read

You’ve got to try this delicious and super simple Summer Rolls recipe (and you can make them vegan!)

Do you want to eat more veg? Or maybe you already eat a lot of veg and fancy a quick new recipe? I’ve got you covered! There is...

Feb 27, 20225 min read

Perfect Pastry Tips

Have you ever ditched an exciting looking recipe as soon as you realised you’d have to make your own pastry? Or maybe you head straight...

Feb 24, 20222 min read

A Taste of Spain recipe - traditional Spanish cheese and ham croquetas

When did you last have Spanish food? It's such a flavourful and often easy cuisine - but don't rely on imitation risotto recipes or shop...

Feb 17, 20222 min read

Irresistible Mille Feuille recipe

How often do you treat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea? We're talking all the fancy things - tiny cakes, scones, itty bitty...

Jan 27, 20223 min read

Asian pork stuffed spring green rolls

Our ‘veg of the month’ project is drawing to a close! Throughout January we have focused on exploring the health benefits and delicious...

Jan 24, 20221 min read

Creamy spiced celeriac soup

Celeriac is endlessly versatile! Surprisingly so for such a gnarly, awkward looking veg. But once you get under those wrinkles you'll...

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