Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Wednesday 12th April is ‘Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day’ (what a day!!) – it just so happens we have the perfect recipe for this… Franco-Welsh rarebit with Comté A classic, made all the more delicious by using Comté. Serves 4 • 150g Comté (aged 18 months), grated • 80ml Guinness • 80ml double cream • 2 medium sized free range egg…
SALMON & BEETROOT TOAST

SALMON & BEETROOT TOAST

Inspired by the Scandinavian combination beetroot & salmon, this delicious recipe can be served as a starter or as part of a bigger spread. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 200g/8oz smoked salmon • 2 large beetroot • 6 slices of bread • Butter for the toast FOR THE DRESSING: • 1 tbsp runny…
LET’S ALL GO A WASSAILING

LET’S ALL GO A WASSAILING

During the 1800’s, apples represented the Island’s largest export with up to a quarter of agricultural land in the Island given over to orchards. As cider started to wane in popularity and other beverages became available, the amount of apples grown dropped. However, recent years have seen somewhat of a resurgence in demand for local cider as well the traditional…
Roast Garlic, Mushroom & Nut Pate

Roast Garlic, Mushroom & Nut Pate

This vegan pâté is sure to take your fancy, and is a speedy dish to prepare. It’s delicious on hot toast or crackers. SERVES4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 250g/9oz organic chestnut mushrooms, chopped roughly • 60g/2oz unsalted mixed nuts, such as walnuts or hazelnuts • 1 whole garlic • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½…
Chilli and red pepper jam

Chilli and red pepper jam

A delicious recipe by Gaby Bartai ‘Jam’ is a bit of a misnomer here. It’s more of a jelly, and I wouldn’t recommend it for breakfast toast – but it’s very good in sandwiches, on burgers and the like, or with cheese and biscuits. Note that you do need to use jam sugar, which contains added pectin, or it won’t set.…
Fig Bruschetta

Fig Bruschetta

Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes     |     Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp runny honey • A few sprigs of oregano 1. Brush the bread…
Cheesy Leeks On Toast

Cheesy Leeks On Toast

A variation of the classic ‘Cheese on Toast’, this green twist is filling and packed with flavour. SERVES 4 • 50g (2oz) butter • 3 medium leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced • 4 thick slices of sourdough • 100g (3.5oz) mature cheddar, grated • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over a…