Recipes

Recipe from From the Veg Patch by Kathy Slack.

“When I worked at Daylesford Organic Farm, the bakery made chocolate brownies that were out of this world. They were dark, fudgy and flecked with nuggets of white chocolate. I would buy one at the end of my shift in the kitchen garden, unable to resist tucking in straight away despite my mud-engrained fingers. They have been my brownie benchmark ever since, and so when I came to this recipe (beetroot and chocolate, after all, being a classic combination I could not omit), I knew mine too must be broodingly dark and have those signature morsels of solid chocolate hidden within. The result is a grown-up brownie, almost savoury, thanks to the beetroot and tahini. Good for dessert with a dollop of sour crème fraîche as contrast.”

Recipe from Simply Good For You by Amelia Freer.

Few sounds are more satisfying than a spoon cracking through the scorched golden top of a crème brûlée to reveal the creamiest vanilla custard core. This is one you need in your entertaining bag of tricks.

Extracted from Even More Basics to Brilliance by Donna Hay (Fourth Estate, £28)

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. 

A recipe from A Portrait of British Cheese by Angus D. Birditt.

Roasting vegetables intensifies their naturally sweet flavour, and combining them with sharp, tangy mature cheddar makes for a classic flavour combination. This simple, versatile recipe is a great way to use up odds and ends in your fridge and the resulting delicious quiche is perfect for picnics, garden gatherings and light meals throughout the summer.

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.

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This delicious honey parfait recipe comes from our founder Carole Bamford’s new book NURTURE.

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.

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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.

I love a good cake and this is just that. Juicy, moist and wonderfully light, but most importantly, not too sweet. It sings with warm flavours from the spices, while the walnuts provide an earthy and satisfying crunch. The pears are first cooked in a caramel until sweet and tender, and you then pour the batter over and bake the cake upside down. Once cooked, you turn out the cake and let the caramel trickle into the sponge below.

Once cooked, you turn out the cake and let the caramel trickle into the sponge below. All it needs is a spoon of crème fraîche and you will be happy as can be. I find this cake lasts a good few days, especially if you keep it covered. Just gently warm any leftover slices in a low 140°C fan oven before you tuck in, which brings it back to life.

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

A crisp, sugary topping gives way to the soft, smooth dark chocolate filling, decadent and rich, these are very hard to resist.

A Cookery School favourite, we love to serve this as a protein-rich breakfast, a first course at a dinner party or as a light spring lunch.

There is something so lovely at this time of year about buying a big box of fragrant citrus fruit to make into marmalade.

Discover Tait's top tips for wild cooking in our journal here.

Made using our ORGANIC LIVING GREEN FORMULA, a plant-based daily supplement containing 36 nutrient-rich ingredients.

This brie and celeriac tartiflette is a twist on the classic French dish and the perfect recipe to showcase our soft, creamy penyston.

Make the most of springtime’s bright green shoots in this recipe which combines heady wild garlic and tender nettle leaves.

Though it may look as though this recipe requires a number of steps, it is incredibly easy and provides a fresh approach to the Sunday roast.

This traditional recipe makes the most of our organic lamb or mutton and is a wonderful family meal.

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.

This vegetarian chilli combines warming spices with chopped root vegetables and beans to make it satisfying and full of plant-based protein.

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These super fluffy no-knead flatbreads will change your mind about making bread at home. They're the ultimate minimum-fuss flex, perfect for dipping, mopping or ferrying those tasty toppings.

Extracted from Even More Basics to Brilliance by Donna Hay (Fourth Estate, £28)

This salad s a great way to use up leftover chicken alongside baby gem lettuce, charred courgettes and a tarragon yoghurt dressing.

This is the only carrot cake you need in your life! Layers of super soft cake are warmly (but not overly) spiced and studded with nuts, then coated in the dreamiest lemony cream cheese frosting.

Extracted from Even More Basics to Brilliance by Donna Hay (Fourth Estate, £28)

The combination of freshly picked organic strawberries, vanilla and cardamom in this recipe is both fragrant and irresistible.

When it comes to the garden’s ingredients, spring is the most uplifting time of year with the arrival of asparagus and Jersey Royals.

For those seeking an indulgent seasonal centrepiece or an alternative to classic cauliflower cheese - chef Thomas Straker envelops purple sprouting broccoli, fresh from our Market Garden in the whole milk, butter, Adelstrop and Cheddar cheeses straight from our creamery on Daylesford farm.

A guest recipe by Thomasina Miers.

This high protein overnight oats recipe is a great start to the day and will leave you feeling fuller for longer.

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.

Discover Tait's top tips for wild cooking in our journal here.

Everyone’s favourite comfort dish, a good mashed potato is always a winner at supper time. 

This classic Easter recipe for Hot Cross Buns is a firm Daylesford favourite. Lots of fun to make, especially for children who can help stir the mixture, shape the dough and pipe the crosses.

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.”

This warming winter venison casserole celebrates our venison, farmed organically on our Staffordshire estate.

The use of precious honey and fresh thyme in this recipe lends a slightly floral note to these delicious gluten-free friands. 

Brew a pot of your favourite tea, place the loaf in the middle of the table and let everyone pull it apart and share the soft, spiced bun. 

This buttermilk pancake recipe makes the most deliciously light and fluffy Scotch pancakes. 

Make a big batch of the compote to serve with your pancakes and store any extra in your fridge to enjoy with porridge, yoghurt or shortbread. 

Pancakes are always a hit, their versatility means you can enjoy them at any time of day, with all manner of toppings and fillings.

Perhaps you prefer savoury flavours such silky Market Garden leeks in a cheese sauce, or lashings of maple syrup, or simply a traditional squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of crunchy sugar. Either way, this base recipe will never fail.

Thomas Straker shares a white bean, pancetta and spring garden vegetable broth to nurture and warm the soul which is as delicious as it is nutritious - using freshly picked, seasonal produce from our organic Market Garden.