Recipes
Rosemary Shrager’s Honey Roast Christmas Ham
One thing I advise everyone to do themselves at Christmas is a whole, or half a ham. It’s so easy to do and so much cheaper. You can make it three days before so it’s a very useful holiday food....
Cumin and Onion Rice
Ayurveda believes that the body is made up of five elements – earth, water, air, fire, space. Any problem in the balance of these elements leads to disease, or dis-ease: lack of ease. By dividing people into three categories, or...
Queen of Christmas Puddings
Not everyone loves the traditional figgy pud, so here is a delicious festive alternative
Champagne Jelly
This month’s scrummy recipes were provided for us by Juliet Bidwell, who runs a catering company, providing canapés and dishes for weddings and parties of all sizes. For more information call 01797 270347 or visit julietscatering.co.uk
Rosemary Shrager’s Chestnut Pavlova Cake
A lot of people don’t like Christmas pudding so I always think you need an alternative. I do a chestnut pavlova which is wonderful because you can make it days in advance and put in the freezer with the filling,...
Beetroot and Gin Cured Salmon and Quick-Pickled Vegetables
This year I’m doing a starter of gin and beetroot cured salmon. It looks stunning, because the outside goes deep purple from the beetroot and the inside stays pink. I make it with the Kent Dry Gin made by Anno...
Vegetable Tagine with Olives, Eggplant and Chickpeas
After discovering they were both keen cooks, Sydney-based mums Sophie Gilliatt and Katherine Westwood came up with the idea of preparing dinners to deliver to time-poor friends, who wanted to give good wholesome food to their families, but just didn’t...
Duck Ragu
Their new cook book The Dinner Ladies shares their recipes with those of us not on their Sydney delivery routes. Easy to make and with broad age appeal, all the recipes will keep for three days in the fridge and...
Malted Beer Soda Bread
After sharing dreams of starting his own micro-bakery, Tess and Andrew suggested he bake bread for the pub. Nearly a year later here he is, using up kitchen leftovers and dregs of kegs. ‘You can put anything in bread,’ Emmanuel...
Beetroot Sourdough
Meet internationally acclaimed baker, author of three titles and inspirational teacher extraordinaire, Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. Wealden Times visited The Crown in Hastings where the floury magic happens on a daily basis, picked up a few age-old skills and came away with...
Gutglee
This is my fermented version of ‘glutney’, which is traditionally a happy mix of any seasonal vegetables made into a crisper version of chutney. The vegetables can be chopped to any size - I’ve cut most of these into strips,...
Tomato Salsa
This is a fantastically quick way of making a relish - and a great way to use up a glut of tomatoes.
Rhubarb and Strawberry Fizz
This recipe relies on a ferment of ginger and sugar water, called ‘ginger bug’, which is then added to whatever flavourings you choose - it can even be used on its own (with water and a little sugar) to make...
Smoked Duck with a Chicory Marmalade and Lavosh Biscuit
Rosemary Shrager's apprentices show that canapes can be taken to a whole new level.
Goats Cheese and Lemon Mousse with Pickled Shallots and Beetroot Liquor
Rosemary Shrager's Cookery School show that Canapes can be taken to a whole new level
Crispy Oysters with a Wasabi Mayonnaise
Gone are the days of devilled eggs and blinis. Rosemary Shrager’s Cookery School take the classic canapé to a whole new creative level...
Lime Green
At the beginning of 2017, Sunshine Smoothies will have their new smoothie lollies in a few selected health food shops, along with frozen fruit packs for you to blend at home
Minty Pink
Sunshine Smoothies share three of their favourite recipes – so you can try making your own at home
Frasers Rum and Coke Ribs
The barbecue season is here... So how about kicking off the summer with one of these three delicious recipes?
Carrot and Coconut Curry
Julie Simpson creates a meat free Curry as part of National Vegetarian Week, from 16-22 May.
Breakfast Root Rosti with Poached Egg
Go veggie for a day and celebrate National Vegetarian Week, from 16-22 May, with a delicious recipe for a meat-free breakfast
Rhubarb, Strawberry and Maple Cake
Juliet Bidwell from Juliet's Catering provides us with a Cake suited for a Picnic
Lemon Dill Tiger Prawns with Sumac
Juliet Bidwell creates some Tiger Prawn Skewers perfect for a Picnic
Wild Rice and Lentil Salad with Grainy Mustard and Vinaigrette
As the weather gets warmer, the sun comes out and our thoughts turn to outdoor events – it’s time to ‘think picnic’. Juliet Bidwell of Juliet’s Catering couldn’t agree more. Here are her suggestions...
Coffee and Toasted Hazelnut Sponge
With Mothering Sunday and Easter falling in March this year, it seemed a fitting time to cut into some classic, indulgent cakes – brought to us by Juliets in Tunbridge Wells
Apple and Butterscotch Cake
With Mothering Sunday and Easter falling in March this year, it seemed a fitting time to cut into some classic, indulgent cakes – brought to us by Juliets in Tunbridge Wells
Lemon Drizzle
With Mothering Sunday and Easter falling in March this year, it seemed a fitting time to cut into some classic, indulgent cakes – brought to us by Juliets in Tunbridge Wells
Dark Chocolate Tart with Pomegranates
Jo Arnell shows us a simple dessert that can be prepared in advance
Avocado and Bacon Crostini
Jo Arnell shows us how to create a simple, heart-warming three course meal that is simple to put together and can be prepared in advance – so you won’t have to get into a sweat on Valentine’s Day
Duck Parmentier
Jo Arnell shows us how to create a simple, heart-warming three course meal that is simple to put together and can be prepared in advance – so you won’t have to get into a sweat on Valentine’s Day
Roasted Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup with Roasted Quinoa, Coriander and Almond Crumb
Be sure to pop into Cocolicious in the New Year. Cocolicious, Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HF, 01580 714954
Smashed Avocado with Persimmon, Pomegranate and Pumpkin Seeds
A delicious and revitalising recipe, containing Avocado, Persimmon, Pomegranate and Pumpkin Seeds put together by Lou Lou Hamilton and the team from Cocolicious
Soda Bread Tartine with Beetroot Hummus, Avocado and Shaved Fennel
Lou Lou Hamilton from Cocolicious in Cranbrook puts together some healthy recipes for the New Year
Super Berry Chocolate Smoothie
These three delicious and revitalising recipes, put together by Lou Lou Hamilton and the team from Cocolicious in Cranbrook, are the perfect antidote to festive overindulgence and New Year blues
Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Pate in a Filo Star
Nicci Gurr creates some Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Pate in a Filo Star
Watercress, Roasted Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Roulade
Home Gurrown offer original and unique menus using local, seasonal ingredients from Kent and East Sussex. Home Gurrown, 0774 7816541, www.homegurrown.co.uk
Spiced Lamb Palmier
Nicci Gurr, a former student of the Roux Brothers and the co-founder of Cranbrook-based Home Gurrown, shares her expertise in making perfect Christmas canapés...
Pan Seared Scallops with Sweetcorn Puree and Chorizo Crisps
The Queen’s Inn Hawkhurst’s Head Chef Sally-Anne Day explains how to create Pan seared scallops with sweetcorn puree and chorizo crisps
Roasted Butternut Squash in a Chilli, Garlic & Rosemary Cream
Nicole Parry from Frankie’s Farmshop spices up autumn with Roasted butternut squash in a chilli, garlic & rosemary cream
Pistachio Macaroons
The team at Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club in Ticehurst talk us through their deliciously light recipe for Pistachio Macaroons
Raw Chocolate Truffles
The WT team resident health guru Helen gives an insight into how to create indulgent yet nutritious treats with her recipe for Raw chocolate truffles
Smoked Salmon Roulade with Cucumber Salad
Juliet Bidwell comes up with three ‘retro dinners with a twist’ including classic festive fare of smoked salmon, beef and that old favourite – trifle
