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Austrian Savoury Dumplings with Bacon
Mix bread, butter, milk, egg yolks, parsley, bacon, and seasonings. Fold in egg whites, simmer in broth, poach, slice, and fry.
Le Farci
Blanch cabbage leaves, mix soaked breadcrumbs with other ingredients, form a ball, wrap with cabbage, poach in broth for 30 minutes, slice, and serve.
Matzo Dumplings
Fry onion, beat butter with eggs, mix with parsley, spices, and matzos. Rest, form dumplings, poach for 25 minutes.
Parmesan Biscuits
Savory Parmesan shortbread bites, baked from a dough of flour, butter, egg yolk, and Parmesan, served hot and dusted with cheese.
Rice Dumplings with Marjoram
Soak rice, sauté onion in goose fat, mix with rice, season, cook in broth. Mix with eggs and flour, form dumplings, poach 5 minutes.
Stuffed Lettuce Leaves
Blanch leaves, fill with seasoned meat mixture, roll and tie. Poach in broth for 10 minutes, untie, and serve.
Easy Mince Pies
Delicious festive mince pies featuring a crumbly almond pastry filled with quality mincemeat and baked until golden brown.
Pork, Apple and Fennel Sausage Rolls
Homemade pork, apple, and fennel filling encased in puff pastry, featuring toasted seeds and pancetta for a gourmet snack.
Beer-Battered Haddock with Mushy Peas, Sweet Potato Chips and Tartare Sauce
Crispy beer-battered haddock served with seasoned mushy peas, golden sweet potato chips, and a homemade herbed tartare sauce.
Soft Chicken Wings Stuffed with Herbs, Potato Gnocchi, Broad Beans and Thyme
Herb-stuffed chicken wings served with handmade potato gnocchi, a rich chicken jus, and fresh broad beans with thyme.
Coconut, Raspberry and Lemon Meringue Trifle
A showstopper trifle featuring tiered layers of coconut lady fingers, lemon curd, fruit glaze, custard, and toasted meringue topping.
Rustic Bakewell Tart
A rough enclosed pastry tart filled with raspberry jam and almond frangipane, baked until golden and crisp.
John Dory, Mousseron Mushrooms, Broad Beans and Wild Strawberries
Pan-fried John Dory fillets with breadcrumb crust served alongside blanched broad beans, mushrooms, and a unique wild strawberry dressing.
Chicken in White Wine Sauce
Poached chicken served in a creamy white wine and egg yolk sauce, accompanied by smooth mashed potato and fresh parsley.
Soft Chocolate Nougat (Torrone Molle)
A rich, chilled Italian chocolate dessert made with toasted almonds, cocoa, and biscuits, flavored with orange liqueur.
Gravad Lax with Sweet Mustard and Dill Sauce
Cured salmon fillets flavored with dill, sugar, and spices, served with a homemade sweet mustard and dill emulsion sauce.
Pumpkin Pie
A classic spiced pumpkin pie featuring roasted pumpkin purée and double cream in a sweet shortcrust pastry case.
Salt-Baked Sea Bass with Sorrel Hollandaise
Whole sea bass baked in a fragrant herb and lemon salt crust, served with a velvety sorrel-infused hollandaise sauce.
Shepherd's Pie
A comforting wintry supper featuring seasoned minced lamb topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden-brown.
Steak and Kidney Pie
A classic British pie featuring slow-cooked beef and kidneys in rich gravy, topped with golden-brown, puffed-up pastry.
Steak with Béarnaise Sauce
Pan-seared sirloin steaks served with a rich, homemade butter and herb emulsion sauce flavored with tarragon and lemon.
Chorizo-stuffed Squid with Sage, Potatoes, Peas, Capers and Aioli
Squid stuffed with chorizo paste, pan-fried with buttery sage, served alongside crispy potatoes, peas, capers, and homemade garlic aioli.
Grilled Sardines with Crab Mayonnaise and Dukkah
Grilled sardines and charred Little Gem lettuce served with a rich crab mayonnaise and a nutty, spiced homemade dukkah.
Baked Goats' Cheese with Gazpacho Sauce and Coleslaw Salad
Roasted goats' cheese served over fresh vegetable coleslaw and sliced tomatoes with a homemade zesty gazpacho sauce.
Béarnaise Sauce
A classic French sauce made by emulsifying egg yolk and melted butter into a tarragon-infused vinegar reduction.
Cheese, Fennel and Herb Soup
A creamy vegetarian soup made by simmering fennel and potatoes in stock, blended with Lancashire cheese, cream, and fresh herbs.
Creamy Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Sauté aromatics, simmer broccoli in stock, blend until smooth, and enrich with cream, egg yolk, and crumbled Stilton cheese.
Orange and Prune Crêpe Soufflé
Delicate crêpes filled with a light orange and prune soufflé mixture, baked until beautifully puffed and golden.
Orange and Walnut Bread and Butter Pudding
A quick microwave bread pudding featuring walnut sourdough, zesty orange cream, and a dusting of sweet icing sugar.
Prawn and Smoked Haddock Omelette
A decadent seafood omelette topped with a rich Parmesan roux sauce, grilled until golden and served in slices.
Smoked Eel Cakes with Herb, Mustard and Horseradish Mayonnaise
Flavorful smoked eel cakes served with a zesty herb, mustard, and horseradish dipping sauce and fresh pea shoots.
Steak Diane with Cheesy Mash and Swede and Orange Purée
Pan-fried rump steak in a creamy sauce served alongside cheesy potato mash and a zesty swede and orange purée.
Game Sausage Roll with Wild Mushrooms and Pickled Walnuts
Hearty game and pork sausage rolls served with a creamy mushroom purée, pickled walnuts, and fresh dandelion leaves.
Roast Pork Fillet with Orange, Date, Pomegranate and Herb Salsa served with Mini Arancine
Roast pork fillet paired with a refreshing fruit salsa and cheesy deep-fried risotto balls served alongside sautéed chard.
Baby Artichoke Tartlets
Crispy puff pastry squares topped with baby artichokes and smoked paprika, baked until golden and served as a hot canapé.
Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls
Crispy fried spring rolls filled with seasoned chicken, mushrooms, and fresh vegetables, served hot with a sweet and spicy sauce.
Spicy Hotpot
A vibrant Asian soup where guests cook meat, seafood, and vegetables in a simmering, aromatic spicy broth at the table.
Caribbean Piña Colada Trifle
A Caribbean-themed twist on trifle featuring mango jam, coconut custard, rum-soaked sponge fingers, pineapple, kiwi, and handmade wafer rolls.
German Sticky Buns (Schnecken)
Sweet, spiral-shaped German buns featuring a sticky pecan topping and a spiced cinnamon and dried fruit filling.
Halibut and Grapefruit with a Pork Pie Sauce
Pan-seared halibut with a hazelnut crust, served with wilted spring greens, fresh grapefruit, and a unique savory pork pie purée.
Traditional Pie 'n' Mash with Parsley Liquor
Authentic British beef pies with suet pastry bases, shortcrust lids, creamy mashed potatoes, and a traditional savory parsley liquor sauce.
Keralan Crab with Currimbhoy Salad
Flavorful Keralan-style crab sautéed with coconut and spices, served alongside a creamy egg and lettuce salad with homemade mayonnaise.
Christmas Pudding Tart
Christmas pudding mixed with pastry cream in a tart case, topped with almond crumble, cranberry purée, and Amaretto mascarpone cream.
Beef Stew with Light Herby Dumplings
A rich beef stew with parsnip, butternut squash, and fluffy dumplings baked in the oven until golden and tender.
Moroccan Pigeon Pie
A fragrant Moroccan pastilla featuring tender shredded pigeon, spiced egg stuffing, and crunchy sugared almonds wrapped in crisp filo pastry.
Baked Welsh Cake Cheesecake
A Welsh twist on cheesecake featuring chunky white chocolate and cranberry Welsh cakes stirred into a creamy baked filling.
Lemon Curd Swiss Roll
A light sponge cake filled with homemade lemon curd, inspired by traditional Sunday tea recipes.
Bouillabaisse with Fresh Shrimps and Squid, Chilli Croûtons and Rouille
A luxurious fish stew featuring shrimp, squid, and white fish served with spicy croûtons and homemade creamy rouille.
Cod and Parsley Flan
A savory seafood tart featuring flaky cod, fresh parsley, and cheddar cheese in a homemade shortcrust pastry.
Fish Soup with Gruyère Straws and Rouille
A rich seafood soup served with homemade cheesy puff pastry straws and a spicy saffron garlic rouille.
Sausages in a Bag with Jerusalem Artichokes and Buttered Spinach
Seared sausages and artichokes baked in foil parcels, served with buttered spinach and a creamy Dijon mustard dressing.
Sausages in a Bag
Butcher's sausages oven-baked in foil parcels, served with grilled artichokes and a runner bean salad in a mustard dressing.
Swedish-Style Mini-Meatballs
Flavorful pork meatballs seasoned with oregano and cumin, served in a simple garlic tomato sauce with melted cheese.
Tomato Rarebit
A simple and savory dish featuring a halved tomato filled with a seasoned cheese and egg yolk mixture, then baked.
Legume Canapés
Savoury vegetable-themed canapés featuring choux pastry tomatoes, pastry carrots with hummus, and cheesy cauliflower scones with herbed purée.
Chargrilled Chicken Caesar Wraps
Grilled chicken strips combined with romaine lettuce, parmesan, and homemade Caesar dressing, rolled into soft flour tortilla wraps.
Asparagus and Parma Ham and Praline and Chocolate Vol-au-Vents
Show-stopping retro sweet and savoury puff pastry bites featuring homemade pesto, praline paste, creamy chocolate ganache, and seasonal vegetables.
Crab Scotch Eggs
Dainty, tarragon-flavored white crabmeat wrapped around soft-boiled quail eggs, breaded and deep-fried until golden-brown and crispy.
Mousse and Fillet of Sea Bass on Samphire with Brown Shrimp and Tarragon Sauce
Elegant sea bass fillets topped with delicate mousse, served on buttery samphire with a rich brown shrimp and tarragon sauce.
Linguine Alla Carbonara
Golden-brown bacon and garlic combined with cream, linguine, and egg yolk, finished with fresh parsley and basil.
Seafood Tagliatelle
A quick seafood pasta featuring prawns and tagliatelle in a creamy sauce finished with egg yolk and lemon juice.
Ravioli Two Ways
Homemade pasta with two distinct fillings, spinach and ricotta or meat, served in sage butter and tomato sauces.
Poached Egg Yolk, Rocket and Salsify Salad
A refined vegetarian salad featuring tender boiled and fried salsify, delicate poached egg yolks, and shaved parmesan over fresh rocket.
Beef Bavette (Skirt Steak) with Mash and Garlic Portobello Mushrooms
Pan-seared skirt steaks served with creamy mashed potatoes, garlic mushrooms, and a choice of peppercorn or Béarnaise sauce.
Trout Orleans
Pan-fried breaded sea trout served with sautéed bananas and a rich lemon butter sauce.
Gooseberry and Elderflower Bakewell Tart Petits Fours
Shortcrust pastry cases filled with gooseberry jam and almond frangipane, topped with decorative flaked almonds and baked until golden.
White Chocolate, Hazelnut and Raspberry Layered Genoise Mousse Cake
A rich dessert featuring hazelnut genoise sponge, white chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries, and crunchy hazelnut praline layers.
Elderflower and Lemon Buns and Spiced Buns
Two varieties of British iced buns featuring homemade lemon curd, apple cranberry jam, elderflower icing, and whipped cream filling.
Anchoïade with Crudités
A classic French anchovy dip served warm with a selection of fresh vegetables for dipping.
Apple Tart with Mulberry and Blackberry Ice Cream
A crisp apple tart served with homemade mulberry and blackberry ice cream. Perfect for showcasing seasonal or frozen berries.
Apple Tart with Spiced Caramel Sauce
Quick and elegant puff pastry tarts featuring marzipan and apples, served with a decadent spiced caramel sauce and ice cream.
Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
A crisp puff pastry tart topped with smooth apple purée, sliced apples, and served with vanilla ice cream.
Arbroath Smokie Fish Cakes with Chive Sauce
Flavorful smoked fish and potato cakes served with a creamy lime and chive reduction sauce on fresh mizuna leaves.
Asparagus with Cured Ham, Poached Duck Egg and Hollandaise Sauce
Elegant starter featuring tender asparagus, delicate poached duck eggs, and silky hollandaise sauce topped with savory air-cured ham slivers.
Asparagus with Poached Egg and Hollandaise Sauce
Steamed asparagus served on toasted brioche, topped with perfectly poached eggs and a smooth, buttery homemade hollandaise sauce.
Baked Mushroom Rarebit with Apple and Tomato Chutney
Mushrooms topped with a rich Stilton and Cheddar rarebit mixture, served with a homemade apple and tomato chutney.
Basil Sorbet with Individual Blackberry and Basil Cream Tarts
Crisp puff pastry tarts filled with basil-infused cream and fresh blackberries, served with a refreshing homemade basil sorbet.
Beef and Mushroom Pie
A comforting pie featuring tender stewed beef, button mushrooms, and carrots topped with a golden-brown crisp puff pastry crust.
Butter-Poached Lobster with Asparagus, Spinach and Maltaise Sauce
Butter-poached lobster served with wilted spinach, sautéed asparagus, and a citrus-infused Maltaise sauce made with blood orange.
Chargrilled Calves' Liver with Sage and Potato Rosti
Crispy grated potato rösti topped with pan-seared calves' liver and fragrant, fried sage leaves for a quick gourmet meal.
Chargrilled Gammon with Parsnip, Potato and Bacon Rösti, Poached Egg and Mustard Hollandaise
A warming brunch featuring crispy root vegetable rösti topped with chargrilled gammon, poached eggs, and a creamy mustard hollandaise sauce.
Cheddar, Smoked Bacon and Courgette Quiche
Homemade mini quiches featuring smoked bacon, mature cheddar, and diced courgette, served with a fresh dressed green salad.
Cheese Nuggets with Grape Chutney and Pecan Salad
Deep-fried melted cheese chunks served with a homemade grape and tomato chutney and a honey-mustard dressed pecan salad.
Chicken Caesar Salad with Crunchy Grapes, Spicy Pecans and Rosemary Croutons
A special chicken Caesar salad featuring caramel-coated grapes, spicy pecans, rosemary croutons, and a homemade roasted garlic dressing.
Chocolate and Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding
A rich dessert featuring bread soaked in a chocolate and whisky infused custard, baked until perfectly set.
Chocolate Pancake Soufflé
Indulgent chocolate-filled crêpes baked until risen for a light, airy dessert featuring a rich soufflé-style center.
Crab Rarebit on Grilled Sourdough with a Green Salad and French Dressing
Grilled sourdough topped with a rich cheesy crab mixture served with a fresh salad and homemade French dressing.
Crab Rarebit with Fries and a Little Gem Salad
Fresh crabmeat topped with cheesy rarebit sauce, served alongside crispy golden fries and a dressed Little Gem lettuce salad.
Crab Tortellini with a Lemongrass and Ginger Sauce and Wilted Spinach
Homemade crab-filled tortellini served in a creamy lemongrass and ginger sauce with mussels, clams, and wilted spinach.
Crab Tortellini with Spring Vegetables, Crab Sauce and Chive Oil
Subtle seafood fillings stuffed into handmade pasta shapes, served with a rich crab sauce and wilted seasonal spring vegetables.
Deep-Fried Squid with Yuzu Mayonnaise
Crispy fried squid rings served with a tangy, homemade yuzu-infused mayonnaise and fresh herb garnish.
Duck Breast with Potato and Apple Rosti, Apple Purée and Roasted Figs
Pan-seared duck breast served with crispy potato-apple rostis, smooth apple purée, charred figs, and a rich red wine reduction sauce.
Fillet Steak with Stilton Rarebit
Pan-seared fillet steaks topped with a rich Stilton cheese rarebit, finished under the grill and served with red wine sauce.
Fried Corned Beef and Egg with Beetroot and Potato Rosti
Tasty fry-up featuring beetroot and potato cakes, crispy corned beef, and fried duck eggs topped with fresh hollandaise sauce.
Gnocchi with Sausagemeat
Homemade potato gnocchi served in a creamy sauce with peas, fried sausagemeat, capers, and crispy golden breadcrumbs.
Goats' Cheese Ravioli with Sage and Tomato Sauce
Handmade pasta filled with spinach and goat cheese, served in a browned butter sauce with sage, garlic, and fresh tomatoes.
Gravlax with Dill and Mustard Mayonnaise and Lettuce
Salmon marinated in dill and sugar, thinly sliced and served with a fresh herb salad and homemade mustard mayonnaise.
Griddled Carbonara Crostini
Toasted ciabatta topped with a rich sauce of bacon, mushrooms, onion, garlic, double cream, and melted Stilton cheese.
Grilled Pork Chop with Almond Croquettes and Salad
Pork chops and apples served with almond-crusted potato croquettes and a herb-dressed green salad.
Halibut with Sautéed Mushrooms and Potato Wrapped Deep-Fried Quail’s Eggs
Seared halibut served with creamed mushrooms, blanched heritage vegetables, and unique potato-wrapped deep-fried quail eggs.