The British Larder Inspirational recipe diary

Hay Baked Jerusalem Artichoke and Smoked Cream Salad

This recipe is dedicated to John Lawson, Abi’s dad and a Lincolnshire farmer. He sent me a couple of large bags of freshly dug Jerusalem artichokes and I found it …

Turnip, Bacon and Aspall Cyder Gratin

Since moving to Suffolk I became rather partial to a few things; one of them is the Aspall Cyder, also Dingley Dell Bacon, and strangely I fell head over …

Festive Christmas Pudding

And here it is, Merry Christmas! Another year over and another 100 Christmas puddings done. Last year was our first Christmas and I was determined to steam our own Christmas …

Daniel Clifford of Midsummer House, Cambridge

The question that needs answering is-what can a top chef learn from a food scientist and vice versa?

Daniel Clifford of Midsummer House in Cambridge talks to Jane Parker from …

Come along to our launch!

The greatest thing about this wonderfully exciting time for me is all my lovely readers and followers of my website, who have helped put the very heart and soul into …

Purple Sprouting Broccoli with Fermented Black Beans and Soba Noodles

With the colder days all I want to do is eat, which is definitely no good for the waistline nor for my wardrobe. To stay away from the temptation, I …

Harvest Festival on a Plate -Butternut Squash and Hen Egg Salad with Saffron Mayonnaise

This last weekend  we went to the annual Aldeburgh food festival. It has become a family affair and we have been going for the past three years. As Suffolk …

Pan-Roasted East Coast Skate, Anchovy and Broccoli Pickle

Nothing beats a delicious fresh skate wing, pan-roasted with a crisp golden crusty outside and the flaky stringy flesh. We are spoilt rotten here at the British Larder. We have …

Time To Confess

The past two months have been a rollercoaster of emotions; a whirlwind that’s swept me off my feet and dragged me into an unknown world. It feels as if I …

Warm Pickled Beetroot and Heirloom Tomato Salad

I have had these pickled beetroots in my fridge since autumn of last year.

They came from our garden and it’s quite a surprise as we love beetroot and they …

Julia Childs’ The French Chef Talking Chickens…

With the movie Julie and Julia out in the cinemas this week I thought it would be a bit of fun to watch a old classic video by French chef …

New Season English Asparagus, Salt & Pepper Roll, Sauce Gribiche

On Friday morning I received a box with amazing looking seasonal vegetables. It was a real treat for me to discover two bunches of the finest looking English asparagus from …

Sauteed Cavolo Nero and Caramelized Chervil Root with Ewes Milk Cheese Shavings

Warm winter and autumn salads are a terrific substitute for the lighter leafier ones that we loved so much during the summer. I can eat salad all year long and …

Buckler Leaf Sorrel and Spinach Soup

The joy of growing your own vegetables is that not only do you have the privilege to pick them when they’re ready to harvest, but, it’s also a clear reminder …

Cinnamon Toast

My mother had this bizarre belief that if there is no fresh bread around it means there is no food in the house. For that reason we always had lots …

Pecan, Date and Honey Savarin, Honeycomb, Yoghurt Sorbet

Mothers day is fast approaching, where is the year going?? Not so long ago I was making Christmas puddings and now we are planning puddings for mothers day. Crazy when …

Rhubarb Champagne Blancmange

It’s rhubarb season; my highlight of the culinary seasonal calendar. I have a few new rhubarb recipes up my sleeve but am slightly concerned that you all might get a …

Jerusalem Artichoke and Haricot Bean Soup

This Jerusalem artichoke and haricot bean soup is rich, velvety and highly perfumed. The distinctive perfume of the Jerusalem artichoke is not everyone’s cup of tea but it certainly makes …

Lemon Sole, Chicory and Cockles

The long dark wintery days and snow covered ground is enough to send anyone in to a mild state of depression. From my point of view I suppose the only …

British Larder 100% White Cotton Tea Towel 45 X 75

A luxurious large cotton tea towel with the British Larder logo is not only practical but makes a pretty gift as well. One for £5.00 or multi pack for £9.00 …

Britain’s Best Dish the Chefs Cookbook, Signed by Ross Pike

This year Ross Pike represents Suffolk with his innovative dish of Suffolk Pheasant. His Pheasant Kiev, Scotch Egg and Pheasant on Horseback recipes feature in this cookbook. He will sign …

British Larder Large White Poly Cotton Apron 70 X 90 – With Two Pockets

This large white British Larder apron has two pockets and is machine washable. Perfect for cooking and baking at home. One £15.00 or buy an apron and tea towel combination …

British Larder Gift Voucher (£10 or £25)

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