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  1. Comforting Chicken Broth with Pearl Barley, Ginger & Watercress

    Steaming broth brings instant comfort to the airways, while quality chicken broth is revered as an antiviral remedy to support the immune system around the world.

  2. Asian-inspired Slaw with Peanut Butter, Soy & Lime Dressing

    We serve a version of this dish in the restaurants and on the food to go menus at Daylesford year-round. 

    We’ve used our new peanut butter in this dressing but cashew butter is also excellent. Make extra and use the dressing to add punchy flavour to other dishes such as salads, grain bowls, noodles, fish and chicken.  

    For the slaw, feel free to vary the ingredients depending on what’s in season, or what you have handy.  

     

     

  3. Carrot & Ginger Soup

    This is one of the first dishes we served when Daylesford first opened 20 years ago. The recipe is so popular we also sell pouches of carrot and ginger soup in our farmshops and online. Made in small batches on the farm with organic ingredients, the pouches are ready for customers to take home and gently heat through – easy, convenient and delicious.

  4. Epic Tarragon Roast Chicken - A Guest Recipe From Julius Roberts

    There are recipes in this book that i love because they are interesting, there are those that I love for their simplicity, and there are those that I find myself making again and again. This is the latter, a great roast chicken, the heart of home cooking and one of life’s great pleasures. I relish the ritual, my family’s fight over the wings, the secret chef ’s treats of the oysters, the leftover sandwiches and bubbling stocks. There is no meal that makes me feel more at home. In my mind, there are three keys to a good roast chicken . . . juicy meat, brown salty skin and most importantly a ton of sauce. And it’s the sauce of this chicken that really sets it apart: handfuls of tarragon, lashings of cream and a proper dollop of mustard, which when combined with the cooking juices, garlic and wine creates a truly epic mouthful.

    Extracted from The Farm Table by Julius Roberts (Ebury Press, £27). Photography by Elena Heatherwick.
  5. Winter Vegetable Broth

    Nothing is more satisfying than a warming, nourishing bowl of broth on a winter’s day and this one is a celebration of winter vegetables from our organic market garden.

  6. Winter Root Vegetable Salad

    This recipe from the Tutors at our Cookery School is a celebration of the vegetables and salad leaves from our Market Garden that offer the most flavour and texture during the colder months. The recipe uses a number of different techniques, but you can make a pared down version if you prefer, or make larger batches of things like the pickled beetroot and crisp kale, so it's easier to assemble the salad next time.

  7. Sticky Beef Brisket with Celeriac Remoulade

    This recipe can be made in the oven or slow cooker.

    An extract from Seed Magazine Volume 5, available to order now. 

    Seed magazine was founded on the belief that we need to live sustainably and consciously. Its philosophy is to lead by example: to gently inspire readers to make small changes with their own choices. 

    The recipes in volume 05 demonstrate delicious ways we can reduce food waste and be more economical in the kitchen. This sticky beef brisket uses a cheaper cut of meat and an energy-saving slow cooker to help you feed more for less – without compromising on flavour. 

  8. Leek & Cheese Tart with Truffled Brie

    This creamy tart balances sweet, mellow leeks with the punch of our semi-soft Adlestrop cheese and the decadence of truffles.

    This recipe is inspired by a dish served in our cafés.

  9. The Perfect Steak

    A juicy steak is the ultimate carnivorous treat when you are craving something meaty.

    We have paired the perfectly cooked steak with a piquant, herb-rich sauce that combines elements of salsa verde and chimichurri. When wild garlic is in season, this is a beautiful addition.

     

  10. Pumpkin Pappardelle - a guest recipe by Wild by Tart

    Slow roasted pumpkin, smoky pancetta and pappardelle with pickled walnut and crispy sage.

    Inspired by places and people they love, Jemima Jones and Lucy Carr-Ellison, founders of Tart London and Wild by Tart, cook food with big flavours and seasonal ingredients, sustainably sourced where possible.

    We absolutely love pasta – our Achilles’ heel! Pumpkin is so delicious at the moment, and Delica is our favourite – we wanted to make something vibrant, comforting and luxurious and came up with this recipe – we loved it so much we have put it on our restaurant menu!

  11. Creamed Gratin of Cavolo Nero

    Ideal as a side or main dish, this versatile gratin is packed with flavour and can be prepared in advance. Simply omit the pancetta to make a vegetarian version.

  12. Courgette, Cumin & Lime Fritters – a guest recipe by Kathy Slack

    Recipe from From the Veg Patch by Kathy Slack.


    "For a tasty, fuss-free supper, you really can’t beat a fritter. Here, cumin, coriander and lime embellish an otherwise straightforward batter good for any grated veg, but do experiment with other flavourings – basil and lemon or smoked paprika and chilli – or leave out altogether. Our heroes are courgettes this time, but they could just as easily be grated carrot, beetroot, parsnips or cauliflower another day. And after you’ve made them for supper, try them cold for a packed lunch, or cook them small and serve as pre-dinner nibbles. Endlessly versatile, this is a real workhorse recipe.”

  13. Barbecued Côte de Boeuf

    We believe that our organic approach produces beef that is exceptional to eat, ours is dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days for optimal flavour.

    We are immensely proud of the organic beef that we rear on our farms in Staffordshire and the Cotswolds. High welfare standards and a dedication to rearing our animals slowly at pasture are central to our ethos. We firmly believe that our organic approach produces beef that is exceptional to eat, and ours is dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days for optimal flavour. It is when dishes such a this are presented at the table that our farmers can truly take great pride in what they do.

  14. 35 Day Dry Aged Steaks: How to Cook

    James Devonshire, our Head Tutor in the Daylesford Cookery School explains how to cook the perfect steak using a 35 day dry aged T-Bone from our new range of organic steaks. You can watch a video of him in action here.

    Read more about what dry ageing is, how and how and why we dry age our meat and the benefits of dry aged steak in our blog, All You Need To Know About Dry Aged Steaks.

     

  15. Rhubarb & Cheddar Tart - A Guest Recipe by Skye McAlpine

    It’s the Valentine’s sugar-pink of the rhubarb, blushing under a blanket of melted Cheddar, that makes this feel like romantic food for me; though it’s the flavour – rhubarb’s intense earthy sourness counterbalanced by rich buttery pastry and melting cheese – that makes me long to eat it. As much as you might associate rhubarb with puddings and nursery fare, don’t be fooled: this is very much a savoury business and also very much a ‘grown-up’ dish. I’ll be honest: the portions here are more than generous for two, but to make half a tart seems mean, and this is one of those dishes that everyone always eats more of than seems sensible, so I prefer to err on the side of plenty. And while it really does taste its very best warm straight from the oven, the cheese melting in your mouth, I nonetheless always look forward to leftovers.

    To go with it, you only need a salad: I can’t resist pairing this with a similarly pastel- hued salad of blush-pink radicchio rosa or dark red bitter chicory. Too much? Or just enough? One warning: this works best with long, thin, furiously pink rhubarb stems rather than the fatter ones, which take longer to cook and can taste a little too sharp.

    A Table Full of Love by Skye McAlpine is published by Bloomsbury, £26.

    Photography by Skye McAlpine

    Skye is hosting a supper club upstairs at Daylesford in Pimlico on Thursday 29th June 2023. Spaces are limited and booking is essential; last few places remaining. Find out more.

  16. Courgette Paratha – a guest recipe by Romy Gill

    Romy Gill MBE will be joining us at our Summer Festival for a live cooking demonstration of recipes from her second book On The Himalayan Trail.

    3:30pm, Sunday 18th June, Cookery School Tent

    Buy tickets

    Discover Romy's top tips for making flatbreads at home in our journal here.

    Photos by Matt Inwood. 

     

  17. Pan Seared Mackerel With Pickled Rhubarb & Land Cress

    This piquant rhubarb pickle is the perfect complement to rich, oily mackerel. It is also lovely served alongside creamy soft cheese or smoked fish and will keep happily for a week or so in your fridge. Quick to make and pleasing to the eye, this is a dish The Cookery School often teaches on their Seasonal Dinner Party courses.

  18. Dukkah Cauliflower 'Steak' with Green Tahini, Spinach, Curd & Capers – a guest recipe by Eve Kalinik

    You could say that this is as 'meaty' as it gets for your microbiome, due to the feast of fibre the cauliflower provides. The curd or cheese is a natural fermented source of bacteria that is beneficial for our gut health, and a punchy green dressing delights the eyes as well as the taste buds.

    Taken from Happy Gut, Happy Mind by Eve Kalinik. Photo by Nassima Rothacker.

    Read more about the gut-brain connection by Eve Kalinik here.

     

  19. Salmon Ceviche with Bergamot Lemon & Pink Peppercorn Dressing

    This simple yet sophisticated dish would be ideal for a celebratory dinner party or as part of a festive spread. The fresh herb and citrus flavours in the crème fraiche and dressing complement the omega-3 rich salmon beautifully and you can impress your guests by carving slices from the whole side of salmon to serve at the table.

    This recipe is inspired by a dish served in our cafés. Discover more seasonal recipes and cooking skills at our Cookery School.

  20. Traditional Soda Bread with Homemade Butter

    Quick and simple, with no kneading or proving required, soda bread is the perfect loaf for those just beginning on a bread making journey.

    Prepare and bake if you are suddenly out of bread in the house, serve in hearty chunks with warm soup, or alongside smoked mackerel pâté, fresh salad leaves and pickled cucumber as a rustic starter. But without fail, the very best way to serve this delicious loaf is warm from the oven with generous layers of homemade butter – just as we do on our Artisan Bread Making courses at our Cookery School.

  21. Beetroot Soup - A Guest Recipe From Julius Roberts

    This is one of those recipes my family just live off, a dish we return to again and again, at its heart deeply simple and uplifting. Velvety and voluptuous, this soup bubbles away like a cauldron of lava and is wonderfully nourishing. Seasoned with a little cider vinegar to brighten the earthy richness, it’s a dinner party classic I often serve as a starter because of its striking colour, but it’s equally at home eaten on your knees. I’ve given you three toppings that will bring this soup to life, so you can vary how you eat it depending on what you have to hand.

    Extracted from The Farm Table by Julius Roberts (Ebury Press, £27). Photography by Elena Heatherwick.
  22. Butter Roasted Asparagus, Poached Egg & Wild Garlic Hollandaise

    A delicous seasonal alternative to classic eggs benedict.

    In cookery, hollandaise is a ‘mother’ sauce and has many variants which will add to your repertoire, while knowing how to poach an egg is a key skill.

    Discover more seasonal recipes and cooking skills at our Cookery School.

  23. Creamed Brussels Sprouts

    This is a really indulgent recipe, perfect for Christmas Day and warming suppers on cold winter evenings. It’s also great for entertaining because you can prepare it in advance and simply popping in the oven to finish when your guests arrive.

  24. Woodland Mushroom & Thyme Risotto

    With parmesan cheese & parsley oil.

    Risotto is one of the most comforting foods, especially during colder months. It is worth sourcing the different mushrooms stipulated in this recipe so you get a variety of textures and flavours in every bite. The mushroom purée adds a velvety creaminess while the parsley oil lifts the dish and adds colour.

    This recipe is inspired by a dish served in our cafés. Discover more seasonal recipes and cooking skills at our Cookery School.

  25. Leftover Turkey & Ham Pie

    There is no better way to celebrate Christmas leftovers than with a creamy pie with a thick, crumbly pastry. We like to serve this with jars of wholegrain mustard.

  26. Instant Tomato & Cannellini Bean Soup – a guest recipe by Amelia Freer

    Recipe from Simply Good For You by Amelia Freer.


    "This is an ‘instant’ soup. Simply blend the raw ingredients together in a decent blender, and it’s ready. No cooking required."

     

  27. Roast Salmon with Peas, Bacon & Braised Little Gem

    “Wild salmon comes into season at the start of the summer, so this dish is based around pairing it with other seasonal ingredients. The accompaniment is a twist on the classic French dish, ‘petit pois à la française’, something I’m quite partial to, in which peas and lettuce are braised in stock and butter. My husband likes the addition of the bacon, but you could happily leave it out to make it a meat-free dish.”

    Carole Bamford

     

  28. Warm Panzanella Salad with Daylesford Heritage Tomatoes

    A quick, filling and thoroughly easy dish for a vegetarian summer supper or as part of a delicious lunch, celebrating our heritage tomatoes. We grow over 40 varieties of tomato in our organic Market Garden and every year we are in awe of their colours, texture and unrivalled sweetness. Most of the time we tend to enjoy them raw but every now and then a glut calls for a little variation and this quick cooking technique brings out their wonderful flavour.

  29. Roasted Red Kuri Squash

    With braised red onions, pickled chillies, rocket & yoghurt dressing.

    This vibrant seasonal dish packs enough flavour to be served as a standalone dish, or would make a great accompaniment to roast chicken or lamb. The pickled chillies give a peppery heat to the dish, balanced by the yogurt dressing.

    This recipe is inspired by a dish served in our cafés. Discover more seasonal recipes and cooking skills at our Cookery School.

  30. Raw & Roasted Asparagus With Sauce Gribiche

    A great dinner party dish that combines different textures of raw and butter roasted asparagus with sauce gribiche, a classic French sauce that is both rich and sharp.

    Discover more seasonal recipes and cooking skills at our Cookery School.

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