Sometimes nothing beats a good curry – and when you can make your own, why bother with takeaway? You can use any of our lovely locally-caught white fish in this recipe. Serves 4.
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Richly spiced mash, Greendale Fish Pie Mix and authentic curry flavours combine to create a fabulous ‘Frankenstein’ of a dish – it sounds wrong, but try it and you’ll see why we like it so much! Serves 4.
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Softly spiced with fragrant nutmeg and cinnamon, this delicious side dish is perfect served alongside roasts or cold meats. Handily, it can be prepared in advance and reheated; the cooked cabbage can also be frozen until needed. Serves 8 as a side dish.
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Not a fan of Red Cabbage? This easy side dish makes the most of gorgeous green Savoy – flavoured with bay leaves and braised in Devon cider with plenty of butter, we think it’s just as Christmassy as its showier cousin. Serves 4-6 as a side.
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This Scandinavian twist on the roast potato looks impressive, but is actually very easy to do. Serves 4 as a side dish.
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Pure indulgence, this rich cake is fragrant with spices and rum, and comes with a delicious boozy caramel sauce to serve alongside – it makes the perfect end to a summer evening meal, especially as you can take it to another level by grilling slices of it on the BBQ, then serving with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream (if you plan to do this, make the cake the day before, as it will hold together a lot better on the grill). Serves about 10.
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Shin of beef is simmered until meltingly tender in this rich, savoury stew. Served with creamy mashed potatoes, this is a hearty, warming meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
Serves 6.
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This festive take on the ever-popular sausage roll is designed for ‘tearing and sharing’, making it perfect for parties or buffets. You can make the recipe a few hours ahead if wished; follow the recipe up to the point where the Garland needs to go into the oven, then cover it and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook. Serves approximately 10 (as part of a selection of dishes).
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We’ll never tire of roast potatoes (or of finding new ways to enjoy them!). This recipe uses polenta for extra crunch and rosemary for flavour – though you can use any woody herbs you like, including thyme or sage. Serves 4 as a side dish.
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This great-tasting side dish is pretty flexible and can be tweaked according to the veg you have available – we’ve used parsnips and carrots here, but you could also use sweet potatoes, beetroots or even slices of butternut squash (cooking times may vary slightly). Serves 4 as a side dish.
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This Welsh-Rarebit inspired topping will make a rich, savoury meal out of your baked potatoes. If you are making them for vegetarians, check your cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce are vegetarian-friendly. Serves 4.
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Rack of Lamb always makes a great centrepiece – this recipe uses simple ingredients that really let complement the rich flavour of the meat. Serves 4.
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Variations on this simple, rustic dish appear all over Europe (and as far afield as Argentina). As well as making a welcome and delicious change from sausages and mash, it has the added bonus of being a one-pot recipe, meaning much less washing up after dinner!
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Full of fabulous greens, this hearty recipe will leave even the most veg-averse feeling satisfied, thanks to its rich, creamy sauce and golden double-cheese topping. Serves 4.
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Made with fresh lemon zest and simmered ‘low and slow’, this simple but delicious recipe produces a mouth-wateringly tender finished dish. Serves 4.
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Put veg centre-stage with this impressive looking (but very easy) vegetarian recipe. The cauliflower is briefly pre-cooked before it goes into the hot oven, so it soaks up loads of garlicky, buttery flavour as it roasts. The topping is quick and easy to make, so this is a relatively stress-free meal – you can roast some parboiled potatoes or parsnips alongside the cauliflower to accompany it, or steam carrots, peas or beans on the hob during the last few minutes of its cooking time. Serves 4.
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This versatile stew can be adapted to use whatever veg you have to hand. Packed full of vibrant veg, with beans for extra fibre and protein, it’s filling, tasty and a doddle to make – just be sure to cut the vegetables into similarly-sized pieces, so that their cooking times don’t vary too much. This recipe will serve 4, with leftovers that can be frozen for an easy meal another day.
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Based on a traditional ‘Spanish Omelette’ recipe, this hearty frittata is perfect for Boxing Day Brunch. Serve it warm from the pan, or keep it in the fridge for late-rising nibblers to help themselves! Serves 4.
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Beneath its all-butter pastry ‘lid’, this pie hides a deeply savoury meat filling, flavoured with fresh herbs and rich with double cream and white wine – who says you can’t have a little luxury with your leftovers?! Serve 4-6.
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We’re not sure how Toad in the Hole came by its unusual name, but whatever its origins, this satisfying dish is a true comfort-food favourite. In this recipe, we’ve used our hand-made Pork & Apple Sausages and a quick red onion gravy to serve on the side – just add your favourite greens. Serves 4.
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Fresh ginger adds warmth to this lightly spiced soup. It can be stored in the fridge for up to one week before using. Serves 4 as a starter.
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Spicy minced lamb and fresh red peppers combine to delicious effect in this straightforward recipe. Accompany with couscous or rice and a leafy salad for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Serves 2 generously, or 4 as a starter.
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With maximum flavour (and minimal washing up), this unfussy recipe is packed with colourful veg – it’s easy to adapt, so you can ring the changes with other root vegetables, greens or woody herbs according to the contents of your fridge. Serves 4.
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This simple recipe makes the most of just a few special ingredients, including seasonal mushrooms and the delicious Harbourne Blue Goats’ Cheese produced here in Devon by Ticklemore Dairy. Ready in moments, we like to eat this with a green salad and some crusty bread. Serves 2 (quantities can be scaled up easily to make more if needed).
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This fragrant, subtly-spiced stew will make a hearty meal out of left-over roast lamb. Despite the fairly long list of ingredients, it’s a simple, flexible recipe - you can change it to include your favourite pulses and vegetables, and swap the cayenne pepper for a chopped fresh chilli if you prefer a little extra heat! Serves 2-4.
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Try Michael Caines simple but tasty Cauliflower puree recipe.
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This is a super side-dish for roast Turkey or Gammon, its sweetness complementing the meat perfectly. As an extra bonus, the veg can be prepared the night before they’re needed and then popped in the oven when you’re ready. Serves 4 as a side dish.
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This super-comforting soup smells as good as it tastes! For a vegan version, substitute maple syrup for honey, use an extra splash of oil instead of butter, and use your preferred plant milk. If you have any leftovers, it freezes well – perfect for an easy meal when you need a break from the kitchen. Serves 4.
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This hearty stew will keep out the cold, with a warming kick from our Proper Scrumpy Cider! We like it served with steamed greens and a big pile of fluffy mash, plus a dollop of our Easy Apple Sauce. Serves 4-6.
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Celebrate the arrival of cider season with this delicious stew. Full of tasty veg, tender pork and satisfying sage-flavoured dumplings, it’s a one-pot wonder! Serves 4.
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Elevate humble Macaroni Cheese to an altogether more luxurious level with the addition of a whole locally-caught Greendale lobster! There are more complicated versions of this recipe out there, but (because of the time it takes to prep the lobster) we’ve tried to keep it simple. Serves 6.
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Get some gorgeous seasonal greens on the table (and make the Brussels-Sprout dodgers happy) with this quick and simple side dish. Serves 6.
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There are a few steps to this recipe, but it is still pretty straightforward. The end result is a luxurious, velvety bisque that tastes delicious and won’t break the bank, as it’s made with brown crab meat. Serves 2.
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Lean Greendale rump steak combines with beans, herbs and fresh veg to make this healthy, spicy Mexican-inspired meal. We love the slightly messy ‘DIY’ aspect of assembling our own fajitas, but you can side-step this by rolling them yourself before serving, if preferred. Serves 4.
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Savoury and sustaining, this creamy pork dish is so much more than the sum of its parts. It’s a pretty quick recipe, too, making it ideal to keep up your sleeve for those days when time is tight but you don’t want to compromise on quality. Serves 2.
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Fabulous free-range chicken thighs are the star turn in this delicious but simple dish. Serve with rice for a warm and welcoming meal any night of the week. Serves 4.
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