recipes from organic local produce in our farm shops

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.

Kimchi and prawn frittersBy Ben WatsonAs usual, I’m way behind the times but I’ve finally seen the light and kimchi has become part of my kitchen toolbox. I much prefer to cook with it than eat it raw - it brings a deliciously savoury, saline twang to everything it touches. Hopefully, we’ll soon have our own version from the deli counters but, in the meantime, here is an idea from Serious Eats.

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.

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.

Crab CakesBy Redpost MediaMakes 12 / prep time – 30 minutesPreheat the oven to 180°C and bake for about 30 minutes.

Devon Steak PastyBy Redpost MediaMakes 7/8 pasties / prep time – 30 minutes (excluding making the pastry)/cooking timePreheat the oven to 170°C and brush the pasties with egg wash. Bake for about 45 minutes.

Carbonnade FlamandeBy Redpost MediaYou might think that a beef bourguignon becomes Carbonnade Flamande when you substitute red wine for beer but there's a bit more to it than that. Vinegar, sugar and mustard, combined with the richness of the slightly reduced beer gives a whole new ‘agrodulce’ dimension that’s guaranteed to knock your socks off. Serve as a casserole, as a pie with a pastry crust or, best of all, with a crusty topping of stale, mustard and jus infused bread. Be warned - it's all in the timing. Get it right, and it's not hard, and you're walking through the culinary pearly gates.It’s equally good with venison or other cuts of beef. Adjust the cooking times accordingly.Normally, I’m a great believer in padding our stews with plenty of veg but, here, the flavours are so intense that it’s best to treat it as a celebratory blow out or just serve less. Turnips might work but the only thing I’ve found that really adds to a carbonnade is a few sticks of celery, thickly sliced. Lots of recipes call for mushrooms but, for me, neither taste or texture work.

Chorizo with piquillo peppersBy Redpost MediaThe beauty of the Luis Gil cooking chorizo, or Chorizo fresca as it says on the packet, is that it doesn’t fall to bits when its sliced and fried so is perfect for this classic tapa. Serving on toast, with roast peppers works as a simple supper. Adding a fried or poached egg makes it even more of a meal.

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