Foolproof American-Style Pancake Recipe

These fluffy American-style pancakes are a total winner. Whether you’re cooking Sunday brunch or rustling up something special for Pancake Day, this recipe is simple and delicious. Ingredients Serves 4-6 people (16 small pancakes) 2½ teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 2 large eggs (beaten) 30 grams butter (melted and […]

Delightfully Delicious Crepe Recipe

If you prefer crepe-style pancakes over American-style, these are a great option. Delicious and fun to make with the whole family, you’ll love making and eating them! Ingredients Serves 8 100g plain flour 2 eggs 300ml semi-skimmed milk 1 tbsp sunflower oil or vegetable, plus extra for frying pinch of salt Method Step 1 Put the plain flour and a […]

One Pot Dinners: Sausage, Kale and Gnocchi

Plate up this delicious one-pot dinner of sausage, kale and gnocchi in just twenty minutes, with just five minutes prep. Midweek suppers have never been so easy or tasty! Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 6 pork sausages 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional) 500g fresh gnocchi 500ml chicken stock (fresh if you can get it) 100g chopped kale 40g parmesan, finely grated Method […]

One Pot Dinners: Tomato, Pepper and Bean Stew

Looking for a quick and easy, healthy midweek meal? This delicious stew is perfect for lunches and dinners. Make a large batch and chill or freeze. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 3 carrots, finely chopped 3 red peppers, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp tomato purée 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and […]

Warming Pumpkin Soup

Our Weymouth store manager, Rob says… ‘I love the fact pumpkins are so readily available because my favourite dish is pumpkin and chilli soup, excellent for cooler nights. I think Autumn is perfect for pies and carbs of which the best for me would have to be pork, apple and stilton.’ Ingredients 1 pumpkin, about […]

Last Minute Jubilee Treat! The Classic Syrup Sponge

Looking for a last-minute treat to bring to your Jubilee party? Why not try a syrup sponge. This super simple, British classic takes less than 10 minutes to cook and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Ingredients 125g/4oz butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pudding bowl  125g/4oz caster sugar  2 eggs 150g/5oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 small lemons, […]

How to Make Marvellous Marshmallows!

Kirsty, we like to say is our resident baker, providing us with fun recipes to share with the shoal. This sticky sweet recipe is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. Inspired by traditional camping treats, this recipe is perfect treat this autumn. Ingredients 340g granulated sugar                               48g unflavoured gelatine powder 280g liquid glucose […]

Puppy Biscuits Made with Peanut Butter

According to a study conducted by the PSDA, 24% of the UK adult population have a dog, that is a lot of dogs! Those with pets know, that you’ll do anything to make them happy, whether that is making their own dog treats, getting up extra early to squeeze in a walk or sacrificing their […]

The Ultimate Easter Cupcakes to Make this Spring

Easter is almost here which means a long weekend of rest, recuperation and delicious, Easter Cupcakes! There are many wonderful things to celebrate at this time of year, Spring is FINALLY here, there is soon going to be a shed load of discounted Easter Eggs in supermarkets and it is the perfect time of year […]