The Rare Welsh Bit

Recipes

Cherry, Pistachio & Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt Bark with Collagen

My hand holding a piece of frozen yoghurt bark topped with cherries, pistachios and dark chocolate

When the weather warms up, there’s something particularly satisfying about reaching into the freezer for a refreshing snack that feels both indulgent and nourishing. While ice cream and frozen desserts often take centre stage, frozen yoghurt bark has quietly become one of the easiest make-ahead treats to keep on hand – and for good reason. […] Read more…

Welsh Beef Steak Caesar Salad

Welsh Beef steak Caesar salad with wild garlic croutons - the photo shows the steak Caesar salad dressing being drizzled off a spoon.

Celebrate Beef Week (23–30 April 2026) with this PGI Welsh Beef steak Caesar salad with wild garlic croutons – a simple yet satisfying take on a classic Caesar salad recipe, ready in around 45 minutes. Steak Caesar salad takes everything that works about a traditional Caesar and builds on it, combining crisp romaine lettuce, a […] Read more…

Traditional Welsh Ham Cawl (Ham & Root Veg Broth)

Traditional Welsh ham cawl with gammon ham

This ham cawl is a traditional Welsh gammon and root veg broth built around everyday ingredients and a slower, more considered approach to cooking. Created in line with the Welsh Government and Food & Drink Wales’ ‘Rooted in Wales’ campaign, it reflects the idea of choosing food that’s local, seasonal and close to home – […] Read more…

Lamb & Leek Rosemary Skewers: An Easy Easter Recipe with Very

Lamb and leeks on rosemary stem skewers, arranged on Middle Eastern-inspired flatbreads

Looking for an easy way to bring everyone together this Easter? These lamb and leek rosemary skewers are a delicious alternative to traditional roast lamb, paired with simple sides and a relaxed approach to Easter hosting with help from Very. Easter is the perfect excuse to slow things down and gather around the table with […] Read more…

Cheesecake Filled Easter Egg

Cheesecake filled Easter eggs topped with chocolate chunks, chocolate sauce and Mini Eggs on a plate next to a knife

This easy no bake cheesecake-filled chocolate egg is the perfect Easter treat with a twist – on the table in less than two hours (including setting time)! If you’re looking for a fresh twist on Easter treats this year, these no-bake vanilla cheesecake-filled Easter eggs are a delicious place to start. A far cry from […] Read more…

Best Ever Welsh Rarebit Recipe

Welsh rarebit made from the Lavender and Lovage cookbook by Karen Burns-Booth

I’m going back to basics with a recipe for traditional Welsh rarebit, also known as Welsh rabbit. Perhaps one of the most popular of all traditional Welsh dishes, Welsh rarebit is often likened to cheese on toast, but it’s much more than that! In this blog post, I’ll be answering some of the most commonly […] Read more…

Making Traditional Welsh Bara Brith with Thermomix®

Traditional Welsh bara brith fruit loaf, sliced on a small plate next to a teapot and cup of tea, Thermomix TM7 and a vase of daffodils

What if you could simplify the preparation of your favourite homemade bakes without losing the tradition behind them? Today I’m making one of Wales’ most traditional teatime treats – bara brith – using my new Thermomix® TM7. Don’t forget to PIN this recipe so you can find it once you’re ready to start baking! Few […] Read more…

Chocolate Crempogau (Welsh Pancakes) with Protein

Chocolate protein pancakes topped with raspberries and chocolate sauce

Cosy up with these chocolate crempogau, made with Naked Nutrition Chocolate Whey Protein Powder for a fluffy, indulgent stack of Welsh pancakes with a nutritious twist. Picture this: you’re sat in your Mamgu’s kitchen, huddled close to the stove as the smell of melting butter drifts through the air. A heavy bakestone rests on the […] Read more…

Beer-Battered Crispy Leeks with Leek Ranch Dip

Crispy leeks in beer batter, served with leek ranch sauce and a glass of beer on the side

Crispy leeks don’t get better than this. Try these golden beer-battered leeks with creamy leek ranch dip for a tasty snack or appetiser everyone will love. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the humble British leek, and Welsh cuisine, in particular, makes great use of it. Introduced to Wales by Phoenicians trading tin in […] Read more…

Korean Corn Dog Recipe with Dragon Cheese

Korean corn dogs on an oven tray, with melted cheddar cheese oozing out of one of them. Dragon Mature Welsh Cheddar is visible behind.

My Korean corn dog recipe puts a tangy twist on traditional ‘gamja hot dogs’ with melted Dragon Mature Welsh Cheddar Cheese and umami-twanged gochujang mayonnaise – the ultimate comfort food snack! My first encounter with corn dogs was on a college trip to New York at 17 – my first time abroad. These fluffy, cornmeal-battered […] Read more…