Recipes

Whitby Crab Tian

StarterServes 4

*For the Salmon and Gravadlax* (prepare one day in advance) Blend the vanilla, 85g of salt and 75g of sugar into a fine powder and cover one half of the salmon with it. Leave for one day and then wash. Top with half of the chopped dill and the Dijon mustard and thinly slice. Blend the rest of the salt, the rest of the sugar, the lemon juice and the rest of the chopped herbs. Cover the other half of the salmon with the mixture and leave for one day. Wash, and then chop into 2.5cm squares. *For the Potato Mayonnaise* Boil the new potatoes for 20 minutes or until soft. Allow to cool, then dice. Add the onion, lemon juice, dill, mayonnaise and mix. For the Crab Mix the ingredients together For the dressing (Prepare the day before) Slow roast the sun blush tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil overnight at 65 C Thinly slice the asparagus diagonally and then mix gently into the tomatoes and other ingredients. *TO SERVE* Warm a pan with a little olive oil Place a cutter on the centre of the plate. Add the potato mayonnaise base, then top with the thinly sliced gravadlax. For the next layer add the crab. Remove the cutter. Sear the salmon chunks over a medium heat and then place on top of the crab. Finally drizzle the dressing around the Tian

The Little Red Berry’s Rhubarb Bellini

DrinkServes 1

Soften and puree the rhubarb in a pan with a drop of water, Pour into the bottom of a champagne flute once cooled Add the 25ml of Rhubarb Vodka Top with cold sparkling Prosecco or Champagne (For larger batches, the rhubarb puree will keep in the fridge for a couple of days once made!)

moroccan chicken & couscous broth

Main courseServes 4

Put the chicken legs in a large saucepan with the onion wedges, lemon, cinnamon, coriander and parsley. Cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and gently simmer for 45 mins. Scoop out the chicken pieces (check they are cooked through) and leave until cool enough to handle. Remove and discard the skin and tear the flesh into strips, being careful to remove all the bones. Strain off the stock, discarding any solids. Put the liquid back in the pan. You need approx 1½ litres, so boil to reduce if necessary. Leave to cool slightly and skim off any fat. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan. Add the chopped onions and cook on a low heat for a few mins to soften. Add the garlic and chillies and cook for another 2 mins. Stir in the cumin, paprika, mint and tomato purée. Pour in the broth and bring to the boil. Add the couscous and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15-20 mins, until the couscous is cooked. Add the cooked chicken and stir for a 2 mins to warm through. Season to taste. Scatter over the coriander, preserved lemon and pomegranate seeds to serve.

SPICED LEMON AND WALNUT BAKE

DessertServes 12

Preheat the oven to 180C, Mark 4, 350F. Cream the butter and sugar and beat until light. Lightly mix the eggs with vanilla essence, lemon rind and juice and beat into the creamed mixture a little at a time. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the rolled oats and chopped walnuts. Fold in the flour mixture, along with the extra milk if needed to make a soft consistency. Place in a greased tin measuring approximately 25cm x 18 cm/10 x 7 inches or a square tin approximately 20cms/8 inches and smooth the top with a palette knife. Bake in the centre of a moderate oven for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool and then cut into whatever shape you wish such as squares, triangles or fingers. Yum!

Peanut Butter and Vanilla Fudge

SnackServes 16

Inspired by the 2012 DY Award winning Goat's Butter from St Helen's Farm, this delicious fudge was created for our networking event at The Cooking School Dean Clough by the talented chef, Jason Main. 1. Mix the sugar and goat milk together in a pan and cook over a medium heat. 2. Boil gently until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage. Stir often to keep it sticking or burning. 3. When it has reached the soft ball stage, remove from the heat. 4. Stir in the vanilla, butter and peanut butter and beat by hand until thick. 5. Pour into buttered 8x8 pan. 6. Cut into 16 pieces.

Slow cooked rabbit with chorizo and mushroom

Main courseServes 5

Preheat oven to 175C. Lay the rabbit in a heavy baking dish with the mushrooms, chorizo, cinnamon, onion, garlic and bay leaves. Season, add the sherry and tomatoes, mix well, then drizzle with a little olive oil. Cook for 11/2 hours or until the meat feels soft and pulls away easily from the bone. Finish with a good scattering of parsley and serve with rice or mashed potatoes and greens..

Baby shower smoothie

DrinkServes 1

Devised by Raisthorpe Manor to commemorate the birth of the royal baby this cocktail is a majestic muddle of summer fruit by blending Raisthorpe Raspberry Gin Liqueur with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream, crushed raspberries or strawberries, and ice-cubes.

Regal Refresher

DrinkServes 1

For a noble fizz fit for a prince shake together 1 measure Raisthorpe Damson Gin Liqueur with 1/2tsp powdered sugar (whiz in a blender or grind with a pestle and mortar) and a squeeze of lemon. Pour over ice and top with soda.

Pear for the Heir

DrinkServes 1

Toast the heir to the throne with this green goddess of cocktails made from 2 juiced pears and apples and 2tbsp lemon juice shaken with Raisthorpe Sloe Gin and a dollop of honey. Pour over ice and add a splash of club soda.

Princely Punch

DrinkServes 1

Raise a glass to the imperial arrival and put a Yorkshire spin on a Royal Whisky Sour by mixing Raisthorpe Game Keepers Finest Whisky with crushed ice, half measure lemon juice, 2 cherries and 1tsp sugar syrup (dissolve sugar in a little water). Serve in a tumbler with a garnish of cherries.

ROUND GREEN DEER FARM’S VENISON IN ORANGE AND BRANDY

Main courseServes 4

1. Pre-heat oven to 160C/325F/Gas 3. 2. Heat the oil in a pan and sear the venison. Transfer the meat to a casserole dish. 3. Fry the onions and garlic in the same oil until lightly browned and then transfer the mixture to the casserole dish. 4. Add the flour to the oil in the frying pan (add some more oil if necessary) and cook for a minute, then stir in the stock and bring to the boil. Pair the rind from1½ oranges and cut into thin, matchstick strips. Add the rind to the sauce with the juice of both oranges. Add the brandy, tomato purée, treacle, and coriander and season, stir, and then pour the mixture into the casserole dish. 5. Cover casserole tightly and cook for 1½ hours. Fry the mushrooms in butter for a few minutes, then add to the casserole. Taste, adjust seasoning and cook for a further 1½ hours, or until the meat is tender. Serve with potatoes and a green vegetable.

Plum and Almond Flan

Dessert

Roll out the pastry to a 9 inch or 23cm flan dish and allow it to "relax" for around 30 minutes. Cream the butter and sugar. Then add the beaten eggs. Fold in the flour and ground almonds into the mixture. Pour the mixture into the pastry case. Cut the plums into halves and remove the stones. Arrange the plums on top of the almond filling. Bake in a preheated moderate oven 190C, 375F Mark 5 for about 25-30 minutes until the top has browned. If you wish, you can glaze the top by boiling 2 tablespoonful of any dark jam or jelly such as redcurrant, raspberry, bilberry or plum with 1 tbsp of hot water. Brush this on top of the flan.