The Rare Welsh Bit

Seasonal Recipes

Seasonal recipes inspired by the availability of fresh, seasonal produce.

Lamb & Leek Rosemary Skewers: An Easy BBQ 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…

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…

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…

Pigs in Blankets Christmas Macaroni and Cheese

Pigs in blankets macaroni cheese in a Christmas tree-shaped oven dish

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…

Easy Welsh Glamorgan Sausages With Piccalilli

Glamorgan sausages in a cast iron frying pan, placed on top of a teatowel on a wooden table. In the background, you can see Dragon Piccalilli Pickle and grated Dragon cheese on a chopping board.

A quick and easy vegetarian recipe for traditional Welsh Glamorgan sausages, made using Dragon’s Handcrafted Cavern Emerald leek-blended Cheddar cheese to save time on cleaning, cutting and cooking leeks. On the table in just one hour, and delicious served with Dragon’s Piccalilli Pickle! Despite having written about Welsh food for the best part of 13 […] Read more…