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Oaty Nutty Chocolate 'Tiffin'
A virtuous way to enjoy chocolate (or a chocolate-y way to enjoy virtue).
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Overnight home-cured bacon chops
Curing meat is not the sole preserve of the experts. There are simple, small-scale curing methods that any cook can use to excellent...
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Oxtail stew with cinnamon and star anise
Succulent and tender oxtail, slowly braised with lots of onions and red wine, is always a treat. Cinnamon and star anise give it an extra...
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PSB Pasta
This recipe is taken from River Cottage Baby &Toddler Cookbook. Purple sprouting broccoli is a seasonal treat, available from late Feb...
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Paprikish of Hearts
This is a new take on a dish - Paprikish of Hearts, Livers and Tongues - that was served at the first ever River Cottage Feast back in 2004...
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Parsnip and ginger soup
Sweet parsnips and fiery ginger are a winning and warming winter combination.
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Parsnip rösti
These parsnip rösti are a good alternative to the traditional potato version, as they are softer textured, with a crisp exterior and...
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Pork pie
Sadly, petrol stations and corner shops haven’t done this humble pie’s reputation any good at all. Real pork pies are wonderful things and...
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Porotos granados
This is Hugh's version of the traditional Chilean squash and veg stew. It’s wonderfully hearty and warming and, like so many such dishes...
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Potato, parsnip, spice
We do love a spicy roast potato and the addition of parsnips offers a little more depth and complexity. This would make a great plateful...
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Pulled pork
The secret to really good pulled pork is the oven temperature: it’s crucial that it’s not too hot. A whole pork shoulder is made up of a...
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Puy lentil and spinach soup
Earthy, nutty Puy lentils and a generous quantity of garlic give this simple soup a hearty and satisfying depth of flavour.
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Quincemeat
Make this fragrant mincemeat and for mince pies come the festive season. If you can’t find quince then eating apple, bramley apple or pear...
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Red cabbage, parsnip, orange and dates
This salad is a perfect for a winter starter or light lunch. It’s quick to prepare, looks stunning and it’s adaptable too: try using...
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Red lentils, onion, bacon
This soup is easy, cheap, filling and very, very tasty. You'll definitely want a second helping.
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Roast Jerusalem artichokes with cream and cider
Like any dish featuring Jerusalem artichokes, this is a bit of a labour of love as they are arduous to peel, but it is totally worth it I...
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Roast Veg Mole
From our Executive Chef Gelf Alderson, one of his favourite veggie winter warmers.
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Roast garlic mushrooms with parsley and eggs
I love mushrooms for breakfast, especially with plenty of garlic. I’m using nice big flat mushrooms for this simple, classic combination...
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Roast root hummus
This is a great snack or starter, served with crudités or warm flatbreads, or spooned into toasted pittas with salad and/or some shredded...
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Sauerkraut
This is a really simple brining and fermentation method for cabbage, giving it a tangy, bright lift while maintaining its fresh texture...
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Slow cooked cauliflower with yoghurt
This dish is best when presented as part of a spread, it makes for a delicious dip and is great when served with flatbreads.
Prep 10mins Cook 15mins
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Smashed new potatoes with coriander seeds and bay
This is a steal from Tom Hunt, a former River Cottage colleague of mine, now cooking at the excellent Poco in Bristol. Waxy spuds are...
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Spiced spelt salad with apples and lime
This was inspired by a lunch concocted from some leftover takeaway biryani! I added some lettuce, apples and a squeeze of lime to freshen...
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Spicy sweet potato soup with orange
This intensely flavoured soup is warming, fragrant and beautiful to look at. It’s also an absolute breeze to make and happens to be...
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Spinach and thyme pasties
These tasty little parcels are very good still warm from the oven, but let them cool down and they'll pack a real punch for a picnic, a...
Prep 20mins Cook 40mins
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Squash and Chickpea Patties
These lightly spiced patties are lovely with a dollop of dal or hummus; you could serve them with wholegrain basmati rice or a green salad...
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Squash, cabbage and carrot slaw
Raw squash flesh brings vibrant colour and nutty flavour to this gorgeous-looking slaw, which you can keep in the fridge for a couple of...
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Stew Enchiladas
This is a terrific way to turn a few ladlefuls of leftover stew into a whole new meal. With apologies to purist Mexican chefs everywhere...
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Stewed Chickpeas with Winter Greens.
This delicious is hearty, cosy and celebrates the best of the winter greens.
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Stir-fried sesame cauliflower
Cauliflower takes strong seasonings exceptionally well and this easy stir-fry – flavoured with chilli, garlic and ginger – is a good...
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