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    Pickled cucumbers and gherkins in horseradish vinegar

    Pickled cucumbers and gherkins in horseradish vinegar

    The idea for horseradish vinegar came from Hungary – it’s quite popular over there. This dish has quite a kick, so try serving it with a Red onion, vintage Cheddar and sage pasty (see here), or anything else which is a bit rich. This recipe will make more vinegar than...
    Piccalilli

    Piccalilli

    Piccalilli started life in India – the English brought the idea back to England and adapted it to what we know today. When you look at the ingredients, you can see the Indian influence in spices such as turmeric. A lot of recipes ask you to sprinkle the vegetables...
    Heritage potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

    Heritage potato salad with truffled mayonnaise

    A trendy version of good old potato salad. Heritage potatoes are actually varieties which were commonplace before the Second World War. To feed the country, new types of potato were introduced which were easier to grow and gave a higher yield. When the war was over,...
    Fruity carrot coleslaw

    Fruity carrot coleslaw

    We use dried rather than fresh fruit in this coleslaw because, if you add apple or orange, they tend to become soft and mushy as they sit in the mayonnaise. The dried fruit also gives individual hits of sweetness as you eat it … and you probably have some dried fruit...
    Courgette, marjoram and toasted almond salad

    Courgette, marjoram and toasted almond salad

    This combination of soft courgette and crunchy almonds makes a great side salad. Try adding a little English feta (see here) and some granary bread croutons to turn it into a meal. If you cannot get hold of marjoram – and it can be tricky – try oregano instead. If you...