Essential Cuisine
Royal rack of lamb
110 90 2 Indulge in this decadent pistachio-crusted rack of lamb, accompanied by miniature cubed fondant potatoes, broad beans and carrot and celeriac puree, served alongside a beautifully tart cherry kirsch jus. Fondant potatoes Ingredients ... more
Trio of mushroom
120 45 2 60 If you're looking for a vegan dish that is both delicious and healthy, you must try this delightful trio of mushrooms; including king oyster mushroom 'scallops' and crispy enoki mushrooms, served alongside a mushroom and soy gel. ... more
Spaghetti Vegannese
20 35 10 Celebrate 'National Spaghetti Day' with this classic dish, made with a vegan twist. Create the bolognese with Essential Cuisine's beef-flavoured vegan stock mix, then layer on top of vegan spaghetti to complete this Italian favourite!... more
All I want for Christmas
Fill your Santa’s stocking with these must-have products for the festive season… Hot stuff Hot chocolate is the ultimate winter warmer, and deZaan’s new easy-to-use cocoa mix (2kg) is sure to elevate your hot beverages menu. Crafted... more
Chickpea, potato and olive tagine
60 90 6 60 A hearty dish that will take centre stage on any dinner table. Chickpea, potato and olive tagine Ingredients 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp chilli powder 100ml white wine 100g large green... more
Wild mushroom, lentil, oats and cabbage parcels
30 60 10 Serve these parcels with a spiced mashed potato and a vegetable puree of your choice, for example, butternut squash, carrot or swede. You can use green, brown or puy lentils if preferred. For the filling Ingredients 50g plant-based margarine... more
The fairytale of new pork
120 20 8 This delicious dish is packed with flavour. Steamed bao buns stuffed with pork cooked sous vide marinated in Mexican seasoning and spices. Sous vide shoulder of pork with a steamed bao bun Ingredients 1 whole boneless or bone-in pork... more
Christmas turkey parcel
180 60 4 Wow your guests with this dazzling Christmas showstopper using the fantastic products from Essential Cuisine and Sosa. Turkey mousse Ingredients 600g turkey breast 2 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 200ml double cream Salt and pepper to taste... more
Braised beef cheek, celeriac and potato rosti
240 4 The beef cheeks are marinated overnight, but it is definitely worth the wait! Braised beef cheek Ingredients 4 beef cheeks 500ml Essential Cuisine signature beef jus 500ml Essential Cuisine signature reduced chicken stock 250ml red wine 1 carrot,... more
Push the (gravy) boat out this Christmas
Getting your stocks and sauces spot on is the key to any successful dish this Christmas, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to make them from scratch. Time, cost and skill constraints have seen a growing number of professional kitchens... more
Sweet chermoula marinade
5 5 This marinade for meat, fish and shellfish is so simple to make and will elevate your dishes to the next level. Ingredients 240ml olive oil 240ml runny honey 30g garlic, peeled and finely chopped 90ml lemon juice 60g fresh coriander, finely... more
Braised flank of beef
40 240 20 A classic dish that is perfect for Father's Day. Ingredients 60g Essential Cuisine beef glace 1½kg Diced flank of beef 1tbsp Dried mixed herbs 375g Peeled and chopped onion 375g Peeled and diced carrot 375g Peeled and diced King Edward... more