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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…
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…
Traditional shakshuka gets a makeover with juicy courgette, tangy leeks, and a crown of golden-yolked poached eggs, all topped with melted Dragon Vintage Welsh Cheddar Cheese. On the table in just 30 minutes! There’s something undeniably comforting about a pan of shakshuka, its deep red sauce simmering with hints of cumin and smoked paprika, as […] Read more…
Christmas macaroni and cheese is festive comfort food at its finest! Tender macaroni in creamy, cheesy chicken and tarragon sauce; topped with juicy pigs in blankets and finished with crunchy sage and onion stuffing topping. Quick and easy to make, and a wonderful way to use up Christmas leftovers. When I was asked to create […] Read more…
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…
Made using Spanish chorizo, these cod and chorizo skewers on rosemary stems make for a fresh, fragrant and fuss-free barbecue lunch or dinner. Team them with homemade alioli for a zesty flavour boost! Salty, spicy, sweet and smoky. There’s no denying the appeal of authentic Spanish chorizo. This iconic red sausage has its roots in […] Read more…
Once you’ve tasted my homemade baked beans with Marmite and bacon, you’ll never look at canned baked beans in the same way again (no offence, Heinz)… There aren’t many foods more convenient and comforting than that of baked beans. Traditionally regarded as a cheap and cheerful food accessible to all budgets, the humble old baked […] Read more…