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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.
Basic Fish Stock
Wash fish carcasses and heads, pack ingredients in a pot, cover with water, simmer 30 minutes, strain, and season with salt.
Beef Marrow-bone Dumplings/Quenelles À la Moelle
Mash marrow, mix with eggs, breadcrumbs, and salt. Form walnut-sized balls, poach in simmering broth for 20 minutes.
Game Stock
Brown game pieces, sweat vegetables, reduce red wine by half. Add water, boil, skim, and simmer with spices and herbs for 2.5 hours. Strain, season.
Ham Bone Stock
Simmer ham bone and ingredients in water for 3 hours. Skim if necessary. Strain the stock for a rich, savory base.
Quick Beef Stock
Simmer ingredients in water for 1 hour. Strain, add caramel for color. Optionally sauté onions for richer color.
Mustard, Bacon and Caramelised Onion Scones
Savory scones featuring crispy bacon, mustard, and sweet onion marmalade, perfect served warm with soup or mature cheddar cheese.
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.
Umami Bomb (Parmesan and Wild Mushroom Custard)
A savory mushroom and parmesan custard baked in a water bath, topped with a crisp vegetable medley and pancetta.
Bloody Mary
A classic vodka-based cocktail featuring tomato juice, lemon, and a spicy blend of Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces.
Beetroot Layer Cake
A savoury winter bake featuring layered beetroot, leeks, ham, and a cheesy béchamel sauce topped with parmesan.
Bacon and Chilli Cornbread
A savory cornbread packed with crispy smoked bacon, spring onions, corn kernels, and a hint of chilli flakes.
Pork with Stout, Pepper and Brown Sugar
Slow-braised pork shoulder marinated in spices and stout, stuffed with prunes and anchovies for a rich, savory flavor.
Chasseur Sauce
A classic French brown sauce made by reducing white wine and brandy with mushrooms, shallots, tomato, and meat glaze.
Cheesy Sausage Cakes on Roasted Field Mushrooms
Sausage meat mixed with cheddar and spices, served on slow-roasted field mushrooms with a fried egg topper.
Layered Pancake Sausage Stew
A simple savory dish featuring a thin handmade pancake filled with a red wine reduced sausage stew.
Sage-and-Onion-Stuffing Sausage Rolls with Tomato Relish
Flavorful sausage rolls made with leftover stuffing and sausagemeat, served alongside a zesty cumin and tomato yogurt relish.
Sausage, Cauliflower and Fennel Seed Bread Pudding
A savory bread pudding featuring sausage, cauliflower, and fennel seeds in a creamy mustard sauce topped with parmesan cheese.
Chorizo and Brandy Chicken
Chicken is browned, simmered in a seasoned stock, then baked with a rich chorizo brandy sauce and melted Manchego cheese.
Feta, Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Scones
Savory vegetarian scones packed with salty feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, baked until golden brown and delicious.
Sausage Plait
Succulent sausage meat and softened onions encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry plait, baked until perfectly crisp and browned.
Legume Canapés
Savoury vegetable-themed canapés featuring choux pastry tomatoes, pastry carrots with hummus, and cheesy cauliflower scones with herbed purée.
Pumpkin and Sunflower Seed Savoury Biscuits
Cheesy wholemeal seeded biscuits served with a homemade red onion and caraway chutney, perfect for snacking or cheese boards.
Vegetable Scones
Savory scones made with leftover vegetables and mashed swede, perfect as an accompaniment to a warming bowl of soup.
Beef Pithivier
An impressive pastry dome filled with layered roast beef, mixed vegetables, mustard, and gravy to use up Sunday leftovers.
Bridie Pies
Golden puff pastry filled with seasoned beef mince, onions, and thyme, baked until crisp and golden brown.
Christmas Morning Waffles
Decadent savory waffles topped with wilted spinach, smoked salmon, poached duck eggs, and a zesty chive crème fraîche.
Leek and Lamb Pie with Buttered New Potatoes and Carrots
Traditional hot water crust pastry pie filled with tender lamb, leeks, and herbs, served with potatoes and carrots.
Quiche Lorraine
A classic savory tart featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with crisp bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy egg custard.
Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Bacon, Spring Onion and Mashed Potato Cakes and Fried Duck Eggs
Crispy potato cakes with bacon and spring onions, topped with sautéed wild mushrooms and a perfectly fried duck egg.
Cheddar Scones with Balsamic Onions
Savory cheddar and basil scones served with sweet, syrupy caramelized balsamic red onions.
Gorgonzola, Parma Ham and Thyme Filo Parcels
Crispy deep-fried filo pastry triangles filled with savory gorgonzola, salty parma ham, and aromatic thyme leaves.
Savoury Cheesecake
Quick individual cheesecakes made with crushed oatcakes, seeds, cream cheese, cottage cheese, tomatoes, and ham for an easy starter.
Tattie Scone with Bacon, Field Mushrooms and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes in Worcestershire Sauce
Scottish potato scones layered with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, fried eggs, and a rich Worcestershire sauce reduction.
Cheese Galette with Balsamic Gravy
A savory vegetarian pastry topped with crumbled blue cheese and served with a rich, glossy balsamic and red wine reduction.
Open Lamb Tart with Feta
A delicious savory pastry topped with pan-fried lamb, aromatics, red wine, olives, and tomatoes, finished with crumbled feta and herbs.
Meat Patties
Traditional savory pastries filled with a mixture of roast beef, onions, and gravy, then baked until golden-brown.
Rabbit Pie
A rustic rabbit stew with cider, mustard, and vegetables topped with a crisp, golden shortcrust pastry lid.
Pancetta and Parmesan Puffs
Savory choux pastry bites filled with crispy pancetta and sharp parmesan cheese, baked until golden, crisp, and incredibly moreish.
Raspberry Rose Danishes, Praline Spirals and Alsatian Plaited Danish Pastries
A versatile Danish pastry dough prepared overnight and used to create fruity roses, nutty praline spirals, and savory Alsatian plaits.
Butternut Squash and Gruyere Pasties
Crispy savory pasties filled with roasted butternut squash, salty Serrano ham, Gruyère cheese, and fresh sage in short-crust pastry.
Red-Cooked Pork Belly
A simple, stress-free spiced pork belly dish simmered in aromatics and soy sauce until meltingly tender.
Beef Rolls
Mince cold beef with seasoning, wrap in puff pastry, and bake until golden for a simple, savory meal.
Apple and Stilton Dumplings
Sweet and savoury puff pastry parcels filled with stewed apples and crumbled Stilton, served with a zesty onion chutney.
Sausage Danish
Sausage meat is crumbled onto buttery puff pastry with fennel seeds and served with a homemade spiced apple sauce.
Tea-Time Mackerel
Toasted bread topped with flaked smoked mackerel, double cream, parmesan, chives, and horseradish, then grilled until bubbling and brown.
Bacon and Egg Pie
A savory shortcrust pie filled with bacon, pork, cheese, and whole hidden eggs. Serve hot for supper or cold.
Brie Brioche Pie
A sweetened bread dough pie filled with a rich combination of ham, cranberry sauce, and melted brie cheese.
Chicken and Chorizo Empanadas
Traditional Spanish-style pastry pockets filled with roasted chicken, spicy chorizo, cumin, and raisins, then baked until golden and crispy.
Danish Pastry with Sweet or Savoury Fillings
Handmade laminated Danish pastry dough with two filling options: savory mushroom and emmental or sweet apple and chocolate crème patissière.
Football Pies
Traditional savory beef and pea pies made with handmade shortcrust pastry, shaped in round foil tins and baked until golden.
Paul’s Sausage Rolls
Challenge yourself by making homemade rough puff pastry for these delicious, savory sausage rolls featuring caramelized onion chutney.
Scotch Pies
Traditional Scottish mutton pies featuring a seasoned meat filling inside a sturdy hot water crust pastry, baked until golden-brown.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Bread
A savoury Mediterranean bread featuring black olives and sun-dried tomatoes, kneaded to perfection and baked until golden-brown.
Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Chelsea Buns
Sweet and savoury buns combining classic Christmas flavours of turkey, stuffing, and cranberry in a soft white yeast dough.
French Onion Soup
A deeply savoury, hearty onion soup enriched with wine and Madeira, topped with melted Gruyère cheese croutons.
Pan-Fried Lambs' Kidneys on Toast
Lambs' kidneys pan-fried with onions, lardons, and mushrooms, deglazed with vinegar and gravy, then served on thick crusty toast.
Pork Parcels on Apple Compôte
Layered filo pastry parcels filled with pork, chilli, and apricots, served over a sweet mashed apple compôte.
Sweet Dill and Tomato Tarte Tatin with Balsamic Butter Glaze
A savory vegetarian tarte tatin featuring dill-infused pastry, cherry tomatoes, and a rich balsamic butter glaze.
Lamb Cutlets with Chickpea, Caramelised Onion and Smoked Paprika Mash
Seared lamb cutlets served over a creamy, spiced chickpea and caramelized onion purée with a red wine reduction sauce.
Raised Pork Pie
A classic homemade pork pie with a rich meat filling and savory jelly inside a hand-raised pastry crust.
Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Biscuit Box with Parmesan ‘Sandwich’ Biscuits
A decorative sun-dried tomato biscuit box filled with savory Parmesan cream cheese sandwiches, perfect for an elevated cheese board.
Homemade Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls
Handmade flaky puff pastry wrapped around seasoned pork mince, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden and crisp.
Pancakes with Parma Ham and Asparagus
Savory pancakes rolled with salty Parma ham and tender asparagus, topped with a rich, silky homemade hollandaise sauce.
Bacon Strata
A decadent bacon and egg bake layered with sourdough, ricotta, mozzarella, and roasted butternut squash, baked until golden and bubbling.
Baked Roquefort with Figs and Balsamic Onions
A savory vegetarian cheesecake featuring Roquefort and figs, topped with syrupy balsamic onions and fresh peppery salad leaves.
Crispy Duck Pancakes
Deep-fried shredded duck served in pancakes with honey-soy sauce, cucumber, red pepper, and onion.
Blueberry Pancakes with Bacon
Fluffy cottage cheese pancakes packed with blueberries, topped with crispy pancetta, poached eggs, and a sweet maple syrup drizzle.
Bolognese with Parmesan Crisps
Succulent lamb shoulder simmered with vegetables and herbs, topped with puff pastry and baked until golden and tender.
Crab Pasties
Crispy golden puff pastry triangles filled with zesty crabmeat, chili, and potatoes, served alongside a homemade sweet onion relish.
Smoked Haddock Rarebit with Apricot and Chilli Chutney
Toasted muffins topped with poached smoked haddock and a savory cheese mixture, served with homemade spicy apricot chutney.
Mini Parmesan, Mascarpone and Cranberry Scones
Savory-sweet mini scones baked with parmesan and cranberries, topped with creamy mascarpone cheese and a garnish of fresh basil.
Smoked Bacon, Leek and Roast Garlic Quiche
A savoury quiche featuring parmesan pastry, smoky bacon, caramelised leeks, and roasted garlic, perfect for picnics and summer lunches.
Aberdeen Butteries (Rowies)
A traditional Scottish savory bread roll made by layering a yeasted dough with plenty of butter and lard.
Anchovy and Sage Crisps
Crispy sage leaf sandwiches filled with savory anchovies, breaded and fried until golden. Perfect as canapés or a meat accompaniment.
Basque Chicken Pie
A top-notch Spanish-inspired pie featuring seasoned chicken, chorizo, peppers, and tomatoes topped with a homemade shortcrust pastry.
Brioche Sausage Roll (Saucisson Brioché)
A rich French sausage loaf featuring a large saucisson encased in buttery, hand-kneaded brioche dough and baked until golden.
Devilled Herrings with Green Sauce
Crispy deep-fried herring fillets seasoned with mustard and cayenne, served with a vibrant, fresh garden herb dipping sauce.
Game Pie
A hearty game and venison pie featuring a homemade shortcrust base, rich red wine gravy, and a puff pastry lid.
Jumbo Cheese and Ham Straws
Crispy puff pastry twists filled with savory Parma ham and crumbled gorgonzola cheese, topped with celery seeds and baked golden.
Pork-Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
Cabbage leaves stuffed with a spiced pork and rice mixture, simmered in stock, and served with a rich tomato sauce.
Staffordshire Oatcakes
Traditional savory oat-based pancakes filled with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melted cheddar cheese for a hearty meal.
Chorizo Sausage Roll with Red Onion Marmalade
A quick chorizo sausage roll served with a sweet and tangy homemade red onion marmalade.
Sweet and Sour Stilton 'Trifle'
A unique vegetarian savory trifle featuring layers of sweet and sour carrots, wine-soaked breadcrumbs, and a tangy Stilton yogurt topping.
Lamb with Cockles
A traditional Welsh dish featuring lamb neck fillets steamed with cider and fresh cockles, finished with parsley and celery leaves.
Punjabi Samosas
Authentic lamb-filled pastries served with homemade green coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and a cooling yogurt dressing.