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Red Cabbage Recipe

Red Cabbage Recipe

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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Shin of Beef in a Rich Mushroom Stew Recipe

Shin of Beef in a Rich Mushroom Stew Recipe

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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Pork & Lemon Casserole

Pork & Lemon Casserole

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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Toad in the Hole Recipe

Toad in the Hole Recipe

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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Moroccan-Style Stew

Moroccan-Style Stew

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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Greendale Scrumpy Lamb Stew Recipe

Scrumpy Lamb Stew Recipe

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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Crab Thermidor Recipe

Crab Thermidor Recipe

If you’re a fan of our Lobster Thermidor, why not try this delicious crab-centric version? Rich, creamy and packed with flavour, it’s delicious served with fresh bread for mopping up every last bit! Serves 4 as a starter.
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Cauliflower Steaks with Caper Butter Recipe

Cauliflower Steaks with Caper Butter Recipe

Cauliflower is quartered into chunky steaks, then oven-roast before being topped with caper butter, crunchy herbed breadcrumbs and slivered almonds. Serve with cooked grains and a dollop of your favourite hummus for a main meal. Serves 2
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Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Sage Leaves

Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Sage Leaves

Creamy and savoury, this winter wonder of a soup is topped with sage-infused brown butter and crispy fried sage leaves. Serves 4.

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Cauliflower Rice

Cauliflower Rice

Another recipe where cauliflower gets to prove just how versatile, easy to cook with and downright delicious it can be! This tasty ‘rice’ is great served alongside favourite curries, or enjoyed as it is with warm chapatis or pitta bread and a dollop of thick yoghurt alongside. Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side.
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Cauliflower Cheese with Hawkridge Cheddar

Cauliflower Cheese with Hawkridge Cheddar

This classic, comforting dish works beautifully as a vegetarian main course or a side dish to accompany roast meat. Made with mature cheddar from the Hawkridge dairy in nearby Crediton, the rich white sauce envelops the cauliflower in creamy, deeply savoury flavour – it’s the perfect antidote to chilly evenings! Serves 4.

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Butternut & Chestnut Bake Recipe

Buttery Swede and Carrot Mash

Hearty and bright, this delicious mash looks beautiful alongside any Sunday roast – it’s great for soaking up gravy, too! Serves 4 as a side dish.
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Beef Ragu Recipe

Beef Ragu Recipe

Based on a traditional Italian recipe, this pasta sauce uses hearty minced beef to make a rich, tasty and sustaining meal. Serve it with the cooked pasta of your choice – shells, spaghetti and linguine will all work well. Serves 4.
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West Country Apple Cake Recipe

West Country Apple Cake Recipe

Various time-honoured versions of this recipe can be found all over the UK, with Dorset, Devon and Somerset all having a particularly strong tradition of apple cakes. For the sake of diplomacy we’re calling ours ‘West Country Apple Cake’, though - dare we suggest- we think it’s best served with a good dollop of proper Devon clotted cream! Makes one 20cm cake.
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Sweet Potato and Sourdough Stuffing

Sweet Potato and Sourdough Stuffing

Perfectly suited (but by no means limited to) vegetarian guests, this flavour-packed stuffing is even better with veggie gravy served alongside. Serves 6-8 as part of a main course.
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Warming Braised Venison

Warming Braised Venison

Rich, warming and delicious, this generously-sized dish is great for entertaining.

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Baked Potato with Bacon & Beans

Baked Potato with Bacon & Beans

This smoky, tasty topping is loved by cowboys everywhere (probably). If you prefer less heat, just leave out the chilli flakes. Serves 4.
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Panzanella Recipe

Panzanella Recipe

Panzanella is an old Italian recipe; it uses relatively few ingredients, so it’s worth seeking out the juiciest, ripest tomatoes and the best olive oil you can find. Panzanella makes a lovely light meal just as it is, but you can also serve it alongside grilled halloumi or goats’ cheese, baked feta, grilled chicken or sliced cold meats. However you choose to eat your Panzanella, be sure to do it as soon as it’s ready – this is not a dish that should be left to sit. Serves 4

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Dill Aïoli Recipe from Greendale

Dill Aïoli Recipe

Originally from the Provence region of France, aïoli is a delicious, aromatic garlic sauce – we’ve given it a little Scandi twist here, by adding chopped fresh dill. Makes 4-6 servings.

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Spiced Rum Cake With Rum Caramel Sauce

Spiced Rum Cake With Rum Caramel Sauce

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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Kim's NY Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe by Greendale

Kim's NY Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

This classic American-style cookie recipe comes courtesy of the fabulous Kim, star of the Greendale Accounts department! A keen baker, Kim often brings in home-cooked treats for us to share, making a day at the office just that bit sweeter… Her cookie recipe can be tailored to your own taste – simply use as it is, for vanilla-based cookies with your choice of chips, or add cocoa to give a chocolate base (see recipe for details). Makes 8

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Barbecued Whole Bream with Lemon and Chilli Recipe - Greendale

Barbecued Whole Bream with Lemon and Chilli Recipe

Greendale bream are supplied ready-trimmed, with the guts and heads removed, making this tasty recipe a doddle. We like to grill some seasonal veg alongside the fish - try asparagus spears, whole spring onions or runner beans - and it’s particularly good with our New Potato Skewers. Serves 4.

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Hake Steaks with Salsa Verde

Hake Steaks with Salsa Verde

Succulent and tasty, our responsibly-fished hake steaks (or loins) pair perfectly with vibrant salsa verde. Serve with salad and your favourite bread alongside. Serves 4.

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Tuna Steaks with Crunchy Cucumber Relish

Tuna Steaks with Crunchy Cucumber Relish

Hearty and satisfying, tuna steaks will make for a deliciously different BBQ! Here, we’ve paired them with a light cucumber relish that balances the rich meat perfectly. Serves 4.

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Swordfish Steaks with Fresh Mango Salsa

Swordfish Steaks with Fresh Mango Salsa

With their firm, ‘meaty’ texture and rich flavour, swordfish steaks are a sure-fire BBQ hit. Serve them with the tangy salsa alongside and plenty of bread to mop up the juices. Serves 4.

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Greendale Scallops With Risotto & Brown Butter

Greendale Scallops With Risotto & Brown Butter

Delicious pan-seared scallops atop rich, cheesy risotto with a brown-butter drizzle – serve with a crisp green salad or sauteed greens of your choice. Serves 4.

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Lamb Steak, Rosemary Butter & Asparagus

Lamb Steak, Rosemary Butter & Asparagus

Tender lamb with herb-scented butter and griddled Asparagus spears.

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Greendale Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread Recipe

Sweet and gently spiced, this delicious banana bread is more than just a great way to use up those overripe bananas lurking at the bottom of the fruit bowl! Serve warm with butter and a handful of your favourite berries for a brilliant breakfast. Makes one 500g loaf.
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Mediterranean Sausage Plait

Mediterranean Sausage Plait

This recipe may seem a bit of a faff, but as soon as you get the hang of the ‘plaiting’ it’s really easy, and ready-made pastry and grilled peppers from a jar help to keep the prep and cooking times lower, too. Delicious hot or cold, we think this Plait would be great as part of a picnic – slice and wrap before you go, or take a board and knife and serve it up in situ. Serves 4-6.
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Lemon-Roast Savoy Cabbage

Lemon-Roast Savoy Cabbage

This simple-but-delicious side dish will transform the way you view cabbage! Serves 4-6 as a side dish.

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Crab, Cheddar & Sweet Onion Quiche

Crab, Cheddar & Sweet Onion Quiche

Celebrate local crab at its wonderful best with this rich, delicious quiche. Serves 6-8.
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Pan-Fried Dover Sole Recipe

Pan-Fried Dover Sole Recipe

Perfect for a meal for two, this delicious Dover Sole recipe is well worth a try. It may sound a bit fiddly, but the fish is actually pretty straightforward to cook (and the ‘fancy’ sauce is bound to impress!). Serve with your choice of steamed veg or salad. Serves 2.

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Pan-Fried Oysters Recipe

Pan-Fried Oysters Recipe

Method First, shuck the oysters; using a thick towel to protect your hand, hold an oyster with th...
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Smoky Bacon & Mushroom Quiche Recipe

Smoky Bacon & Mushroom Quiche Recipe

This tasty quiche recipe is a great one to have up your sleeve for summer buffets, ‘not-sure-how-many-guests’ type meals and even picnics (keep the quiche in the tin if you’re planning to travel with it). Serves 6-8.
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Mini Strawberry Pavlovas

Mini Strawberry Pavlovas

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with these individual versions of a classic dessert. To get ahead, you can make the meringue cases the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Makes 6 mini pavlovas.
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BBQ Chicken Paella Recipe

BBQ Chicken Paella Recipe

Fancy a break from the usual bangers and burgers? This flavour-packed paella is cooked on the barbecue (though the recipe translates easily to stove-top cooking) for a deliciously different ‘al fresco’ dining experience! Serves 4-6.
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