Made with Greendale’s own lean minced beef, this hearty pizza is topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. The dough will make one round pizza of about 25cm in diameter (or you can make several mini pizzas, but they won’t need quite so long in the oven). Serves 2.
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A tasty way to ‘eat your greens’, this easy salad is full of good things! It makes a great light meal, and also works well served alongside other dishes as part of a larger spread. Serves 2.
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Don’t let the long list of ingredients put you off – this hearty salad is actually pretty quick to make, once you have everything assembled, and it’s a great way to enjoy a little taste of the sun without the air fare! Serves 4.
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Add some Mediterranean flavour to your hotdog and it’ll feel like the sun is shining, whatever the weather! As a rough guide, the ingredients below should be enough for approximately four hotdogs.
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Your favourite drink, Greendale Gin, in dessert form - because you deserve it! Serves 8.
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Served without their shells and cooked in a garlicky, paprika-infused sauce, these flavoursome mussels are perfect to serve as a starter or as part of a tapas-style spread. Serves 4.
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This vibrant green smoothie is rich in iron and protein, and tastes pretty good, too! Serves 2.
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This recipe is fairly quick and fuss-free, so you won’t need to interrupt a romantic evening with prepping loads of ingredients or running back and forth to check the oven. Lean and tender, the pork loin pairs beautifully with the aromatic herbs - serve with a simple green salad and some baby potatoes to help soak up the tasty juices. Serves 2.
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Pairing our own locally distilled gin with fresh and fruity summer flavours, this cocktail is a great way to celebrate the season. Cheers!
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An adults-only ‘slushie’, perfect for sipping in the shade as the temperature rises – just remember to allow time for the juice to freeze. Makes one glass.
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Michael Caines's Fricassee of Lobster with Summer Vegetables and Herbs features Greendale Farm Shop's fresh Lyme Bay Lobsters. Watch how he cooks this fabulous dish and then have a go yourself.
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Thought to have originated over a century ago, the French 75 combines gin and champagne – a truly celebratory cocktail! You will need a cocktail shaker for this recipe.
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Eating seasonally doesn’t mean limiting your diet to a few dull recipes, as this delicious dish attests. Mackerel and new potatoes are plentiful in the UK in spring; they work beautifully together in this light but satisfying salad. Serves 2.
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Delicious Gurnard has long been popular in Mediterranean countries, but here in the UK we’ve taken a little longer to catch on! As well as being a more sustainable alternative to catches like Cod or Haddock, Gurnard is also now gaining recognition for its superior taste and succulent flesh. It works beautifully in simple recipes that allow its flavour to really shine – this easy foil-baking method does just that. Feel free to adapt the ingredients to include the herbs and flavourings you prefer (or have available). Serves 2.
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This easy recipe is vegetarian-friendly, no-cook and fuss-free –and did we mention that it also tastes delicious, too? You can vary the nuts and cheese if you like (blue cheese is a delightful option), but do check that the cheese is not made with animal rennet if you need to keep the recipe vegetarian. Makes 16.
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Packed with tasty Smoked Haddock and vegetables, creamy Chowder is a hearty and satisfying soup. Ready in about half an hour, it’s just the ticket when you need a quick, warming meal for a chilly evening.
Serves 4.
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Turn stale bread into something wonderful and make this Romesco-inspired sauce. Smoky, tangy and vibrantly coloured, Romesco originally hails from Spain. It’s lovely with just about everything, but particularly good with cooked veg or prawns as part of a tapas-style spread. This recipe will make a small bowlful, which can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
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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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This rich, indulgent pasta dish is just the ticket for a cosy evening in. If you can’t find tagliatelle, fettucine, spaghetti or linguine will all work just as well. Serves 2.
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Made with our own free-range eggs, this easy recipe works equally well as a vegetarian starter or served as part of a buffet. Makes 18 egg halves.
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Get creative and make your very own edible work of art! The decorating is fun to do with children – you can prep and prove the dough ahead of time, if you like, so all they need to do is add the toppings before a final prove and 20 minutes’ baking time. Makes one large focaccia loaf.
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Give your sprouts the star-treatment they deserve with this easy, tasty recipe. To make it vegetarian, use a rennet-free Italian-style hard cheese. Serves 4- 6 as a side dish.
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This savoury vegetarian crumble is packed with hearty veg and chickpeas, and topped with a delicious nutty crumble. To make a vegan version, simply substitute the butter and cream for plant-based alternatives. Serves 4.
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Rich, creamy and just the ticket for rumbling stomachs, this tasty pasta dish is straightforward and pretty speedy to put together, too. The salmon sauce is lovely with tagliatelle, but will work just as well with whatever pasta you have on hand. Serves 4.
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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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This traditional Scottish recipe is a simple-but-delicious combination of the ingredients that were readily available in late summer, with the luxurious addition of double cream. Leave the whisky out if you plan to make this for children. Serves 4 fairly generously.
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This rich, satisfying risotto is a great showcase for our lovely, locally-caught cooked crab. It’s surprisingly easy to make, once you get the hang of all the stirring – and, as a bonus, there will be an open bottle of white wine to enjoy alongside it! Serves 4.
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Crowd-pleasing fruit crumbles are hard to beat, especially when it’s cold outside. This recipe uses apples, but you can also use pears, rhubarb, plums, berries, peaches (or a mixture of whatever fruit you have to hand/need to use up). The crumble topping contains healthy oats and warming spices, and because the apples are eating apples, rather than cooking apples, there’s no need to add any extra sugar to them. Serves 4-6, depending how hungry you are!
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Cool, fresh and perfect for warm summer evenings, this classic cocktail has never gone out of style.
Makes one.
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There is some dispute as to the origins of this much-loved salad, though it’s generally agreed that it was named after a twentieth-century restaurateur and not a Roman emperor! Recipes vary, but ‘classic’ versions almost always include cooked chicken breast, croutons, anchovies and Parmesan cheese – plus, of course, Caesar Salad’s very own signature dressing. Serves 4.
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This hearty, vegan-friendly pie will make a great alternative (or additional) centrepiece for your Christmas table. Serves 6.
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They might sound fiddly, but these home-made Kievs are surprisingly straightforward to make (and a world away from the shop-bought version). Serve them with mash or greens and your favourite veg or salad for a complete meal. Serves 4.
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A little of this goes a very long way, so it’s best served in espresso cups or tiny ramekins – fresh strawberries or raspberries are a nice accompaniment. It’s simple to make, but remember to allow several hours’ chilling time. Makes 4 small servings.
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A simple, summery recipe that takes moments to prepare (once you’ve factored in the marinating time). It’s especially good cooked on the barbecue, but don’t worry if the weather spoils your outdoor plans - you’ll get equally tasty results if you cook the skewers under the grill. Makes at least 4 skewers.
Note: if using wooden skewers, to avoid any risk of fire please soak them in water for at least 15 minutes before using.
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Savoury and satisfying, this light chicken stew is high in protein and full of tasty veg. Relatively quick to make, it’s great for a simple midweek meal – you can have it on the table in about half an hour. Serves 4.
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When you need a quick, hot meal after a difficult day, try this simple but delicious recipe; combining free-range chicken with butter, cream, pasta and parmesan, it’s guaranteed to deliver a big bowlful of joy! Serves 4.
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