Recipes

At the Farm Shop we don’t treat cooking as a precise science, nor are we trying to give a comprehensive list of recipes. These are some of our favourite dishes and we hope you’ll give some of them a try. They’ve worked for us on countless occasions but that doesn’t mean, with a bit of imagination and a few tweaks, they can’t be improved. Good luck.
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Main IngredientBeefChicken and poultryGameLambMuttonPorkSausageSeafoodVegetableMealDinnerLunchSeasonAutumnSpringSummerWinterSweetDessert
Winter Veg Casserole with Merguez MeatballsBy Ben WatsonThis recipe is a winter vegetable casserole using merguez meatballs and our own labneh. Many will recognise this as originating from one of Nigella’s feasts but we have to start somewhere. I’ve adapted it to use both our Captain’s Curry Paste and Herby Harissa (as well as the Labneh) and, a few years ago, it provided the starting point for our ‘SA Food Awards best in show’ Vegetable Hariri soup. I just added various grains and pulses and a lot more liquid. The suggested casserole quantities make enough for a large gathering but it’s even better reheated and, as mentioned, makes a delicious soup with more stock and some rice, lentils and chickpeas.
Cucumber PickleBy Ben WatsonThis pickle adds a welcome tang to cold meats or burgers, and is a great way to make your cucumbers last into winter! You'll need to do the prep 24 hours before the cooking.
Green Tomato ChutneyBy Ben WatsonAlways a winner if your greenhouse is full of green tomatoes after a miserable summer.
Pear & Ginger ChutneyBy Ben WatsonThe combination of ginger and pears gives this chutney a real kick. A great way to use up a glut of pears.
Warm lentil and sausage saladBy Ben WatsonSausages and lentils are a great combination - pair them in a salad or a casserole depending on the time of year.
Apricot JamBy Redpost MediaApricot jam couldn’t be easier – or cheaper if you buy a box. 5kgs will make about twenty jars.
Crab & Chorizo EmpanadasBy Redpost MediaMakes 20 / prep time – 20 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 20 minutes. 
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