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Nuts for chocolate and whisky
45 30 6 What is not to love about this truly scrumptious dessert. Comprising of ingredients from some of our fantastic brands, its one not to be missed! Hot chocolate foam Ingredients 400g whole milk 100g double cream 150g Republica del Cacao Ecuador... more
Choose churros!
As handheld snacks go, churros definitely have ‘the edge’ – or should we say, edges?! They taste like deep-fried doughnuts but it’s their crispy ridges that elevate them to heavenly status. Originally hailing from Spain... more
Dark and chai
60 30-40 4 All the warm and cosy flavours for you to indulge in. Chocolate and Chai with a spicy crunchy biscotti. Chai pannacotta Ingredients 300g double cream100g whole milk2 chai tea bags50g caster sugar1g Sosa pro pannacotta Method Heat... more
The retro revolution
“Retro puddings are going to be big news – but always with a twist,” advises Henley Bridge Development Chef Samantha Rain. “The twist could be swapping out a traditional flavour profile for something... 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
Spiced toffee apple
45 30 8 120 These eye catching toffee apples are sure to be a table showstopper this Christmas. Spiced toffee apple filling Ingredients 2 large cooking apples Knob of butter 100g sugar 150g cream (heated) 3g ground cinnamon 2g ground... 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
Red velvet chocolates
20 pcs Such a simple recipe to make. These melt in the mouth truffles are delicious. Ingredients 70g cream cheese 50g deZaan Quito Oro cocoa mass 35g deZaan crimson red cocoa powder 25g deZaan Stellar organic cocoa butter drops 18g confectioners’... more