Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
A very versatile base for a variety of toppings, both sweet and savoury, and a great way to use any bits left in the fridge. If you haven’t any creme fraiche you can use Greek yogurt. These can be made into small rounds and frozen ready to use as canapés. Simply wrap in foil and …
There are many different versions of a Dorset Dough Cake using different ingredients and different methods. They all use a soft, yeasted dough as a base which is then spiced and sweetened. Dried fruit such as sultanas, currants, mixed peel or a mixture of all three can be added and the top has a sticky syrup …
A tasty morsel perfect for a snack,or with a drink. I like to use Dorset Blue Vinney with its beautiful flavour and it is great when cooked.
A delicious cheap but satisfying vegetarian dish which children will love uncoiling! For a spicier sauce just add some Worcester Sauce to the sauce. For meat eaters, try Mediterranean Lamb and Feta Filo Spirals.
Filo pastry is easy to use and offers a healthier alternative to shortcrust or puff pastry.This is a great way to use up those leftovers from the Sunday joint. For a vegetarian version try Baked Bean and Cheddar Cheese Spirals.
Confit is a method of cooking food in fat, oil or a water syrup at a low temperature. Confit cooking is not deep frying since it is done at temperatures around 93C or 200F and sometimes lower.Although you use a lot of oil for this dish, you do end up with a deliciously flavoured oil …