Recipes

Dandelion & Burdock Truffles from David Greenwood- Haigh (Coeur de Xocolat)

Serves 24

1. Gradually add the Dandelion & burdock to the melted chocolate using a blending stick to incorporate 2. Add the local honey (taste) 3. Once smooth and glossy cool your ganache in the refrigerator until completely set, about 30 minutes. 4. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon or so and quickly roll it into a ball between your hands 5. Dip the ball in the tempered chocolate to create a glossy, crisp shell or roll it in cocoa powder mixed with icing sugar to take away the bitter edge. 6. Allow to set on a baking sheet for several hours. 7. Store in an airtight container

Yorebridge House Custard Tart

DessertServes 6

To start, rub together the plain flour, caster sugar and butter. This will create a breadcrumb effect. Whisk 1 egg and slowly add it to the mixture, it will start to make a dough, add a little water at a time until the desired dough consistency is met. The dough should then be rested for half an hour in the fridge to make it easier to roll out. After the dough has been rested, roll it out to fill a 12" quiche tin, ensuring the tin has been greased with butter. The pastry should then be blind baked at 160ºC until golden brown. To make the filling, whisk together 10 Eggs with the other ingredients to a smooth thick consistency. Once the mixture has been mixed, pass it through a sieve to ensure there are no lumps. Place the filling into the pre baked pastry base giving it a grating of nutmeg on the surface before returning it to the oven to cook at 120ºC for 40 minutes or until set.

Shibden Mill Inn’s Steak and Ale Pie

Main courseServes 6

Preheat the oven to 220°C/420°F/Gas Mark 7. Pour flour into a bowl and season well. Coat the meat with the seasoned flour. Heat half the butter and all the duck fat in a pan and add the meat & mustard seeds. Sear all over until golden brown for about 10 minutes. Add the vegetables, herbs, ale and stocks. Bring to a boil, then cover with a lid and gently simmer for 1 hr or until tender. When cooked, season, add the remaining butter and pour into a pie dish.Brush the edge of the dish with the beaten egg. Roll out the pastry using as little flour as possible and place over the dish. Pinch the edges of the dish so that the pastry will stick to it and trim off any remaining pieces of pastry from around the edge. Brush the pastry top thoroughly with the remaining beaten egg and cream, place on a tray. Bake in the oven for 30 mins until the pastry is golden brown on top.

Herby Beer Battered Lemon Sole Goujons and Rapeseed Tartare Sauce

AllServes 2

For the beer battered lemon sole, sprinkle the yeast, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl, whisk in the beer and vinegar, then the flour and herbs. Set aside to ferment for one hour or until the mixture begins to bubble. Meanwhile for the rapeseed tartare sauce, whisk the egg yolks and vinegar together in a bowl. Continue to whisk the mixture and slowly pour in the Wharfe Valley rapeseed oil until all of the oil is incorporated and the mixture is thick and light. Stir in the capers, gherkins, shallot and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice – set aside in fridge. Heat Wharfe Valley rapeseed oil in a deep based frying pan until a bread crumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. Dip the lemon sole goujons into the batter and fry for 3–4 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to drain on kitchen paper.

DEAN EDWARDS’ BREAKFAST BRUSCHETTA

Main courseServes 4

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark 6. Place the tomatoes on a large baking tray and toss in 1 tbsp oil and balsamic vinegar, season and bake for 20 minutes until soft. Meanwhile, brush the bread with the remaining oil, place on a baking tray and add to the oven for the last 10-12 minutes of cooking. Place the bacon under a preheated grill for 7-8 minutes then cut into thick slices. Mix with the tomatoes and use to top the toasted bread. Serve topped with a poached egg and sprinkle with parsley. Cooks tip Add chopped garlic to the bread for extra flavour for brunch. Any remaining bread can be made into breadcrumbs and frozen for use at a later date.

BANANA & BLUEBERRY PORRIDGE

SnackServes 1

Place the oats, milk and banana in a small saucepan and bring to the boil, simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the blueberries and serve. Hint and tip A handful of frozen blueberries or a blueberry conserve would also work well.

BOILED EGGS WITH CHEESE SOLDIERS

Main courseServes 2

Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes for soft centres. Meanwhile, mix the cheese, mayonnaise and cress, reserving a little to sprinkle over. Spread over the toast and cut into soldiers. Serve with the boiled eggs. Cooks tip Try scooping out the egg and spreading it on top of the cheese for a quick sandwich.

GRANOLA PANCAKES

Serves 4

Place the flours in a large bowl and whisk in the egg, then gradually whisk in the milk to form a batter. Stir in the granola. Heat a little oil in an 18cm based frying pan and add a ladle of the batter until the base is covered, cook for 1 minute or until golden, flip over and cook the same on the other side. Repeat to make 8 pancakes, keeping them warm, separated by squares of baking parchment. Remove the pith from the grapefruit and cut out the segments over a bowl, reserving any juice. Fill the pancakes with the segments and a drizzle of honey and fold into quarters.

MINI MARMALADE & POPPY SEED LOAVES

Main courseServes 8

Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4. Place the loaf cases on a baking sheet. Whisk the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Gently whisk in the 100g marmalade. Mix together the flours, baking powder and poppy seeds and stir into the butter mixture. Fold in the almonds and spoon into the cases. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked throughout. Mix the remaining 1 tbsp marmalade with 1 tsp water and brush over the loaves while warm. Allow to cool. Cook's tip Make ahead and freeze for added convenience.

OATY CHOCOLATE MOCHA

DrinkServes 1

Place the coffee, chocolate, oats and half the milk in a small pan and bring to the boil. Transfer to a blender with the remaining milk and puree until smooth, pour into a tall glass and serve. Cooks tip For an extra coffee hit, try adding a shot of espresso instead of the granules. Also great served chilled over ice for a refreshing frappe.

The Coniston Pheasant Burger Served with Redcurrant Jelly, Burger Relish & Salad Garnish

Main courseServes 2

Pre-Heat the oven to 190°C Finely chop the shallot, garlic & thyme Mix together the pheasant and sausage meat, and add the shallot mix Now shape your pheasant mix into 2 burgers either by hand or using a burger press Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan, and carefully place the burgers into the pan Turn the burgers after one minute, and then add to the pan the bacon and red onions After one more minute place the pan in the oven, and cook for 5 minutes Once cooked, warm the baps in the oven for 30 seconds Butter the baps, and place the burgers inside the bread along with the red onions and bacon Add a side salad garnish and some redcurrant jelly, and your meal is ready to be served!

Fiona’s Cranachan

DessertServes 4

Toast the oatmeal/rolled oats under a hot grill for about 2 minutes. Whip the cream until thick and stir in the honey and malt whiskey. Add the raspberries and fold in the toasted oatmeal and spoon into small glasses.