Try our delicious seasonal rhubarb crumble recipe, we love the bright pink colour of rhubarb at this time of the year. Make a delicious compote and top it with our gorgeous crumble.
-1kg/2.5lb rhubarb
-250g/10ozs sugar (more sugar may be required if the fruit is sharp)
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We always love to welcome one of the most respected authorities on baking, Dan Lepard, into Cookery School. His sourdough baking classes with us remain extremely popular thanks not only to Dan’s extensive knowledge, but also to the style of his teaching.
We caught up with Dan to find out some of the secrets to his success, what he feels are some of the trends within bread making and why he enjoys teaching here at Cookery School…
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There’s nothing like a bowl of warming celeriac soup. Celeriac came to Britain in the 18th century and is now a versatile winter staple. Did you know – celeriac can be roasted, stewed, blanched, mashed or eaten raw, in in soups, salads, casseroles, and other savoury dishes.
CELERIAC SOUP
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300g/12oz celeriac cut into +2″ pieces
2 large onions coarsely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups of vegetable or chicken stock
If desired 1 large baking potato cubed small
freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
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To kick start 2020 we’re sharing some top tips for a healthy eco-friendly approach to eating delicious food all year round!
Batch cooking, or meal prep, is a great way to ensure you’re eating well, saving money and most importantly, improving your cooking skills! And it doesn’t mean you have to eat the same food five days straight. You can enjoy a wide variety of dishes without too much effort.
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New Year’s is a time for celebration, so spend less time in the kitchen this year and keep things simple and whip up a batch of our loved Parmesan biscuits. These delicious Parmesan biscuits are perfect for those who prefer savoury over sweet and can be served as snacks, nibbles or as a base for a creative canape. An alternative for these biscuits is our cheese straws which you can learn to make in our Pastry class.
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Cranberry and orange sauce is a fruity Christmas classic that pairs with anything from roast turkey, to ham, to a nut roast and spices up a Boxing Day feast of cold meat and pickles.
250g/8 ozs cranberries
125g/4 ozs sugar
125ml/4 ozs water
Juice of an orange
Rind of on orange
Grand Marnier or Cointreau to taste if desired
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With a dramatic increase in independent bakeries in the last five years across the UK and as our love affair with Great British Bake Off continues, the rise in professional and home artisan baking seems to be here to stay.
For over a decade we’ve been baking with award-winning baker and food writer Dan Lepard, who has inspired and taught thousands of students coming through the Cookery School doors.
Due to the mad rush to get onto our Christmas baking class we added an additional date – the 15th December,
Stuffing is so versatile and can be used as a side dish or stuffed inside poultry. This tried and tested stuffing recipe is perfect for Christmas, Boxing Day and your weekly Sunday roasts! The recipe is suitable for vegetarians and can be adapted to be vegan friendly.
2 onions chopped
1 cup small mushroom sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herb of choice
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons cream
2 apples chopped small
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup walnuts chopped
1 cup small mushroom sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh herb of choice
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
½ cup finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons cream
2 apples chopped small salt and pepper to taste
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The jammy dodgers from our Advanced Baking course are the perfect treat to take to a Christmas party or to bake at home with the kids. You can even add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the biscuit mix for a hint of festive spice!
240g butter
1 small jar strawberry jam
200g sugar
400g flour
2 egg yolks
pinch salt
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At Christmas time, when we’re all thinking about chocolate, we wanted to mention that we’re full of beans about ethical chocolate!
Chocolate, which most of us take for granted, often has a slightly bitter aftertaste, not because it’s 85% cocoa but because the industry is a complex global supply chain which often results in cocoa farmers, particularly children, losing out. Chocolate is a luxury and we should be able to pay fairly for such a delicious treat.
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