If we’re lucky enough to have an Indian Summer, then this delicious recipe makes brilliant barbecue food, but equally, you can cook these under the grill. The sauce is so delicious you’ll be dipping everything into it! Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes marinading time Cooking time: Satay 10 minutes. Grilled Chicken 20-25 minutes […]
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The warm sunny weather is perfect for eating outside but there is more to a picnic than sandwiches. Here are some picnic food ideas for dining outside this summer. It is said that the word picnic derives from the 17th century French word “pique-nique,” a phrase that was traditionally used to describe an al fresco
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The evenings have become warm and light, so cooking needs to be quick and tasty and feature seasonal ingredients where possible. Here are three sensational summer recipes for dining (outside) this summer. New potato salad If you can, why not make good use of your own early new potatoes with this super simple recipe. If
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Perfect for those trying to reduce their meat consumption. This ‘Beetroot Burger is full of flavour and with beetroot just coming into season, it’s a perfect choice to honour World Sustainable Gastronomy Day this month, with a sustainable food choice. Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Serves: Makes 8 burgers Ingredients 1 onion,
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This light and savoury teatime tart has a wonderfully crisp base, and with local farm shop Bury Lane selling freshly picked asparagus this month, well, why wouldn’t you?! Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Ingredients 500g block shortcrust pastry plain flour, for dusting 25g mature cheddar, finely grated. 200g asparagus spears,
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This is a decadent, savoury French gratin made with potatoes, salty bacon lardons, onions, and plenty of cheese. It’s creamy yet crunchy, making it a perfect comfort dish. It is traditionally made with Reblochon, but you can use any other firm washed-rind cheese or any pungent melting cheese like Fontina or Raclette. Preparation time: 20
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Try something different this Mother’s Day – Bublanina is a traditional Czech cake, perfect for afternoon tea. Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30-40 minutes Servings: 12 generous squares Ingredients 240 ml double cream 3 eggs at room temperature 260g plain flour 200g caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder zest of 1 lemon, finely chopped.
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Steak is often on the menu for Valentine’s Day, so this year, why not shake it up a bit and make a creamy stroganoff? This is delightfully simple to make and very tasty (yes, we’ve tried it!), and with a new butchers in town (plus of course very many good ones in our surrounding villages
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January often sees us change what we eat after the excesses of the previous month. But rather than just taking things off our plates, why not choose foods that give us a boost! It is natural to want to change what we eat come January 1st and the start of the new year seems to
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Local Markets Royston Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am-3pm facebook.com/RoystonMarket Royston Market Square, SG8 9JS Royston Country Market Every Wed and Sat, 8am -12noon Royston Corn Exchange, Market Hill, SG8 9JR Orwell Pannier Market No market in January, we look forward to welcoming you in February 2024 Please keep in touch with your market news
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In the Kitchen… Steak and Ale Pie This winter warming dish makes a comforting addition to the traditional Christmas fayre – and is a cost-effective way to feed hungry extra visitors when they come to stay! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: Filling – 3.5-4 hours (plus cooling time) Pie – 45 minutes Serves: 4
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In the Kitchen… Tonkatsu Pork Enjoy a taste of Japan with this easy to make yet very tasty pork dish. Preparation time: 15-20 mins Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 4 tbsp flour 75g panko breadcrumbs 4 thick pork loin steaks Oil for frying (sunflower or ground nut) ½ Chinese cabbage,
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