Beef Short Ribs have loads of flavour, making them ideal for slow-cooking until the bones fall off the meat. As a result you can really push the ingredients and additional flavours, as the beef holds up well against them. Use this recipe as a guide, but load up with mustard, … Read More
Susana & Daughters make delicious Kefir, import Olive Oil from the family farm, and now have sourced delicious organic black rice and some very special Albufera Rice (Arroz Albufera) which is perfect for risotto or paella, as it absorbs more stock than other rice when cooked, while keeping it’s shape … Read More
Apple Meringue Pie was a special treat when I was growing up. It’s a sweeter version of a standard apple pie, so might be best for young families, but it looks incredible and is great for celebrating the English apple season. Recipe for apple meringue pie: Ingredients: For the Pie … Read More
We have plenty of Hampshire Lamb available, with Barnsley Chops being a particularly good cut. The Barnsley Chop is a double chop that comes from the saddle of lamb. As a result it is tender, but full-flavoured with the benefit of being cooked on the bone. Essentially it is the … Read More
Lee has some Hanger Steaks (otherwise known as Onglet de Boeuf) available this week – this is the traditional cut for steak frites in French Bistros as it has great flavour. You do need to cook it rare or medium rare and cut across the grain if you are grilling … Read More
Eton Mess is such a simple summer dish, and with such a great selection of fruit available at the moment, you can really go to town if you feel like pushing beyond the typical strawberry mix. You can make your own meringues, but we have a couple of meringue options … Read More
We have some superb new authentic Tortilla Chips from Blanco Niño now in stock, which act as a perfect vehicle for some great dips, salsa and Mexican dishes, loaded with Isle of Wight tomatoes and other goodies. These Tortilla Chips are made and taste as originally intended. These are among the … Read More
The season for succulent, scented Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines is now in full flow, and should be enjoyed now when they are ripest and glorious. It’s worth selecting your stone fruit (and soft fruit) using your nose. When fruit is ripe, it should be well-scented and sweet without being overly … Read More
This recipe uses wonderful ripe tomatoes and then transforms stale bread into a magical ingredients that add crunch and flavour. It’s worth making a larger batch of the pangritata as you will become addicted, liberally sprinkling it on salads and pastas. Mixed Isle of Wight tomatoes pangritata salad Ingredients: 100g … Read More
If you spatchcock a whole chicken, the flavours of rub are more intense and the cooking time is reduced. This can be cooked in a conventional oven, but also works well on the BBQ or even in your pizza oven (if you can keep the heat to about 220°C. If … Read More
With that rare moment of English summer sun and heat, a refreshing strawberry gin cocktail with mint and lime will help sooth the heat of the day as you sit back and relax in the extended evening light of mid-summer. I’m a strawberry perfectionist and am only really happy eating … Read More
Steak Salad Recipe In the heat of the summer, a salad is perfect for lunch or a light supper, and I like to add a small bit of protein if it’s the main meal. You can have flexibility, adding roasted vegetables, croutons (using up any stale bread), nuts and seeds, … Read More