The Rare Welsh Bit

Budget meals

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…

How To Make Welsh Rissoles: Authentic Welsh Rissole Recipe

All you need to know about traditional Welsh, chip shop-style corned beef rissoles, including an authentic, quick and easy Welsh rissole recipe. One of my most nostalgic childhood memories takes me back to Friday evenings after school, when I’d go to my local Brownies group for an hour and, on the way home, my Mum […] Read more…

Crempog or Crempogau (Traditional Welsh Pancakes)

Welsh crempog/crempogau on a bakestone/planc

With St. David’s Day and Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) falling on the same day this year, there’s no better time to discover crempog, or crempogau – traditional Welsh pancakes, also known as ‘ffroes’. Thicker than the traditional British pancake or French crepe, and bigger than a Scotch pancake or pikelet, Welsh ‘crempog’ or ‘crempogau’ pancakes […] Read more…

Leftover Turkey, Brie and Cranberry Quesadillas

Leftover turkey quesadillas stuffed with bacon, Brie and cranberry sauce

On the table in less than 30 minutes, these leftover turkey, Brie and cranberry quesadillas make for a delicious way to use up any leftover turkey after Christmas Day. What does your ideal Christmas dinner look like? Whether it’s a traditional roast goose or turkey with stuffing, juicy roast beef or lamb or perhaps even […] Read more…