The Rare Welsh Bit

Winter Recipes

Seasonal recipes for winter, drawing on the fresh produce available from December until March.

Welsh Porc Faggot Recipe with Sage & Onion Gravy

Welsh porc faggots served with gravy, peas and mash, topped with crispy sage leaves

To celebrate Porc from Wales Week (24th-30th January 2022), I’m teaming up with Porc Blasus (‘Delicious Pork’) to share my Welsh porc faggot recipe – classic British meatballs packed with belly porc, porc liver, breadcrumbs, herbs and spices, in a rich sage and onion gravy. When I was a child, no outing to town (a.k.a […] Read more…

The Ultimate Christmas Cheese Board

A Christmas cheeseboard made using Welsh cheeses and festive ingredients

After my blog post on seasonal ideas for autumn cheese boards went down so well, I’ve created a Christmas cheese board using a selection of cheeses kindly sent to me for review by The Welsh Cheese Company. Forget unwrapping presents around the Christmas tree, eating your body weight in chocolate before lunch, or falling asleep […] Read more…

20-Min Christmas Brussels Sprouts Rarebit

Welsh rarebit made with Christmas Brussels sprouts

Make the most of any leftover Christmas Brussels sprouts with this tasty take on traditional Welsh rarebit, made using quality Welsh ingredients sourced from Discover Delicious. Given that the title of my blog is derived from traditional Welsh rarebit, it’s no surprise that my classic Welsh rarebit remains one of my most popular recipes to […] Read more…

Creamy White Wine Slow-Cooker Chicken Casserole

Slow cooker chicken casserole, made with chipolatas and bacon

With autumn upon us, now is the perfect time to indulge in hearty comfort food! This slow cooker chicken casserole is just the thing, with an aromatic, velvety white wine and bacon and tarragon broth that pairs beautifully with chicken chipolata sausages or chicken thighs. Read on to discover my latest recipe in partnership with […] Read more…

How To Make Toad in the Hole With Pigs In Blankets

Overhead flatlay shot of toad-in-the-hole made using pigs-and-blankets, with a jug of gravy, a cracker and a poinsettia

Discover how to make toad in the hole with pigs in blankets in this quick and easy recipe, which can also be prepared in advance. Ideal for the festive season, but delicious at any time of the year! There aren’t many British dishes more iconic than traditional toad in the hole. Consisting of meaty pork […] Read more…