It’s time to get your Christmas cake underway and this recipe from the team at Harrogate based farm shop Fodder involved a week’s worth of pre-soaking but is definitely worth the effort! For more recipe inspiration and information about their range of locally sourced products visit www.fodder.co.uk Pre-Soaking:
This tried and tested recipe using Oak Roast Salmon from the award winning Staal Smokehouse near Beverley and pairs it with the newly released Yorkshire Tartar Sauce from the team at Thixendale based Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil. Simple and delicious this fish dish is a real crowd pleaser and quick to prepare for a tasty mid-week super For more recipe inspiration and to buy online visit www.yorkshirerapeseedoil.co.uk
The season of comfort food is upon us and this Braised Short Rib of Beef recipe is the perfect weekend dinner to rustle up while restaurants and pubs are closed. Taken from the newly released book Ali Bilton cooks…her favourites, this recipe is one of many using locally sourced and reared produce celebrating the East Yorkshire based chef’s 34 year career in global catering. For more information and to buy online visit www.alibiltoncooks.com
It’s time to embrace comforting home cooked meals over the coming weeks and this Pea Shoot, Leek and Potato Bake from the team at West Yorkshire based salad growers WS Bentley ticks all the boxes. Warming and hearty but super quick to prepare, this dish makes a great side dish or quick lunch. For more recipe inspiration using their range of specialist salads visit www.wsbentley.co.uk
Get a head start on National Cheese Toastie Day on 27th October with this delicious version from the team at The Yorkshire Creamery in Hawes. Undeniably one of the nation’s favourite comfort foods, The Yorkshire Creamery, part of the historic Wensleydale Dairy Products are launching the annual day to celebrate the ultimate snack and are inviting the nation to show its love for the mighty toastie by dusting off their own toastie machine. Using their Yorkshire Red cheese paired with pineapple and ham, this toastie channels a pineapple pizza and is the perfect lunchtime pick me up! For more information on The Yorkshire Creamery’s range visit their website www.yorkshirecreamery.co.uk
Get into the seasonal spirit with this stuffed and roasted pumpkin recipe from the team at Bedale based HECK sausages. Using rice, feta, pomegranate seeds and pecan nuts, this showstopper dish is perfect for a Halloween get together this autumn. For more recipe inspiration and to buy online visit www.heckfood.co.uk
Chicken and tarragon are a classic combination and this recipe from the team at East Yorkshire based Soanes Poultry does it to perfection. Perfect for a weekend supper with a chilled glass of wine this comforting dish using their ward winning chicken is quick to make and full of flavour. For more recipe inspiration visit www.soanespoultry.co.uk
Staying in may be the new going out for the next few months so it might be time to perfect your cocktail mixing skills! The espresso martini is the ultimate evening cocktail and this version from the team at Harrogate based Slingsby Gin puts a twist on the classic recipe by using citrus notes to create the Slingsby Marmalade Espresso Martini. For more recipe inspiration and to buy Slingsby’s range of award-winning spirits online visit their website www.spiritofharrogate.co.uk
Nothing says Autumn quite like a good crumble and this Pear and Dark Chocolate version from the team at Thixendale based Charlie & Ivy is a real crowd pleaser! Using their Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil, pears and chocolate, this simple but delicious pudding is a perfect weekend treat. The recipe has been developed as be part of Charlie & Ivy’s Autumn Feast, an opportunity to get creative in your kitchen with a delicious seasonal menu, recipes and inspiration. Details of the feast and how to get hold of the new feasting box can be found online at www.charlieandivys.co.uk/autumn-feast.html
With Autumn on the way, what better way to celebrate the turn in season than a comforting and indulgent risotto. This recipe from North Yorkshire based Shepherds Purse Cheeses pairs their multi award-winning Harrogate Blue with seasonal mushrooms to create a seriously delicious supper. For more recipe inspiration visit www.shepherdspurse.co.uk
Pairing pulled pork with apple is a classic combination, but this recipe which includes crispy bacon and Wensleydale Cheese takes it to the next level and is perfect for a quick weekend supper. For more recipe inspiration from Wensleydale Creamery visit their website www.wensleydale.co.uk