
Recipes
Whether you're looking for a classic dish or something new to tantalise your taste buds, we have the perfect recipe for you.
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Strawberry sensation
Created as part of the Salon Culinaire Plated Dessert competition the sumptuous strawberry sensation dessert is light and fruity making it the perfect addition to your summer menus.
Chocolate Earl Grey creme brulee
Try a chocolate twist on the traditional creme brulee. The pairing of the dark chocolate works wonderfully with the Earl Grey tea and the coconut tuile is a fantastic accompaniment.
Hot cocoa almond cookies
These hot cocoa almond cookies are made with deZaan's rich terracotta cocoa powder.
Dragon’s beard candy
Traditional hand pulled sugar candy with a modern twist of hazelnut and cocoa.
Vanilla and pineapple panna cotta
These delicious panna cottas are so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Terra rossa and cherry sour dough
A slow fermented sourdough with sweet and tart cherries paired with the bitter complexities of cocoa and vanilla.
True dark macarons with yuzu and szechuan
Macarons are so versatile and can be made with many different flavour combinations, the possibilities are endless! In this recipe we have used our true dark cocoa powder and created a ganache filling with yuzu and szechuan pepper that has a refreshing citrus and tantalising aromatic spice flavour combination.
Griottines black forest mini dessert
These black forest cake mini desserts are simply delicious with layers of chocolate sponge, chocolate mousse and vanilla panna cotta. It's a simple small version of the favourite classic cake.
Tahiti vanilla cream choux buns
These Norohy vanilla choux buns are a deliciously gourmet pastry classic.
Tahitian vanilla cheesecake
Rustle up a delicious cheesecake with Tahiti Norohy vanilla, a fresh and creamy recipe to make at home.
Single origin dark chocolate and nibs cookies
This recipe is definitely one for the chocoholics! Enjoy mastering these mouthwatering single origin dark chocolate and nibs cookies.
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Chicken, sweetcorn and mango salsa
This mango fruit puree works beautifully with the chicken and creates a light, delicious dish.
Beef and peppercorn sauce
Made with two of the fantastic products from Essential Cuisine, this sauce takes very little time to prepare and cook.
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Lemon and lime snowballs
Tantalise your taste buds with a burst of citrusy vibrance and creamy indulgence, all in one delightful snowball.
Christmas nut roast
Try this festive nut roast recipe that's fit for the nutcracker prince. This classic dish uses Essential Cuisine's chermoula seasoning to create beautifully crunchy roast potatoes.
Rum and raisin Christmas tree bars
This delectable treat takes on the enchanting form of a Christmas tree, draped with sweet raisin decor. What's not to love!
Christmas turkey curry risotto
Break away from tradition with this mouth-watering Christmas turkey curry risotto. This unique fusion marries classic Christmas turkey with aromatic korma spices.
Firestarter chocolates
Made using a pop of chilli, these spicy chocolates are sure to bring some warmth to the cold November nights.
Whisky barrel
If you prefer a warming tipple as winter approaches, we've got some wonderful chocolate whisky barrels to share with you.
Halloween pumpkin cupcake
Nothing says Halloween like these delicious pumpkin cupcakes. Decorate with the chocolate bat for a truly spooktacular experience!
Chocolate View all
Plant based cashew cumin praline bonbon
Coated in creamy vegan milk chocolate, the pairing of cashew nuts and cumin seeds give a crunch to these delicious praline bonbons.
Plant based Solaris chocolate bonbon
Delicious vegan chocolate bonbons with a thin chocolate shell and a melt in the mouth praline filling.
Strawberry and lime white chocolate bon bons
The tartness of the lime perfectly compliments the sweetness of the strawberry ganache and white chocolate in these bon bons.
Gelato and ice cream View all
Spellbinding snitches and wizards
Harry Potter is the biggest-selling book series in history, having sold more than 500 million copies globally.
Go potty for chocolate blooms
Spring is in the air and nothing heralds the start of the new season like flowers and Easter bunnies!
Fruity little numbers
Fruit-based ice lollies are a popular, go-to treat in the hot weather – and Mexican paletas look set to be this summer’s hot new trend.
Mince pie ice cream
Ice cream and gelato sales are rising year on year, so make sure it’s part of your Christmas offering.
Polar pudding
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Christmas pudding, but sometimes people can feel a little overfaced at the prospect of a heavy dessert. As a lighter alternative, offer an individual gelato Christmas pudding. This gelato will also go down a treat in an ice cream parlour setting.
Figgy pudding ice cream
Seasonal flavours provide extra appeal and nothing shouts Christmas more than figgy pudding, so why not give this simple recipe a try ...
Apple and mango sorbet
A very light, refreshing and fruity sorbet made with our new Rubicone pastes. A perfect dish to serve at the end of a meal or simply as a treat on a warm summer's day.
Turkish delight gelato
Gelato with a gorgeous rose flavour and colour. The bitterness of the dark chocolate stracciatella balances beautifully with the sweetness of the turkish delight and the choco chips add extra texture.
Raspberry gelato
This creamy raspberry gelato is bursting with raspberry yumminess! Top with fresh raspberries for a refreshing treat.
Tropical sorbet
What's more refreshing that a sorbet? A tropical sorbet! Pile on the fruit of your choice and enjoy.
Orange cookie cremini gelato
This orange cookie gelato is rich, creamy, and super orangy, thanks to the double dose of the orange paste and orange cremini. The black cookie granules add a crunchy texture and flavour, and creates a striking visual impact.
Speculoos gelato
Our new cremini speculoos flavour cream and our granny's cookies, which are small grains of crunchy speculoos biscuit, give this gelato a spiced, caramel taste (similar to biscoff) with a warm brown colour.
Beverages View all
Pink tea lemonade
Enjoy the hot weather with a true taste of summer with this pretty and pink tea lemonade. A refreshing addition to afternoon tea in the garden.
London tea punch
A different twist to a standard punch. The bergamot, hints of citrus and sweet floral note flavours of the Earl Grey work beautifully with the gin, juices and aromatic bitters.
Passion fruit, Sencha tea and shiso Tom Collins cocktail
Embrace the summer, with this refreshing cocktail using the passion fruit ambient puree from Boiron.
Earl Grey cocktail
This Earl Grey tea cocktail is a refreshing alcoholic drink made with vodka, honey and, of course, Earl Grey tea. It's so easy to make and easy to drink and may possibly become your new favourite cocktail!
Vegan View all
Plant based pine fruit chocolate praline
This vegan praline recipe made with roasted pine seeds, sugar and creamy plant-based milk chocolate is utterly delicious!
Plant based cashew cumin praline bonbon
Coated in creamy vegan milk chocolate, the pairing of cashew nuts and cumin seeds give a crunch to these delicious praline bonbons.
Plant based Solaris chocolate bonbon
Delicious vegan chocolate bonbons with a thin chocolate shell and a melt in the mouth praline filling.
Vegan pear william caramels
Totally decadent, caramels flavoured with pear william liqueur.
Vegan lemon and lime gelato
This sweet, tangy lemon and lime gelato is a delicious vegan dessert.
Dolce Sinfona gelato
The 10th European Artisanal Gelato Day takes place on March 24th – and the flavour of the year is sure to be music to your ears. 2022 celebrates the country of Italy, and its chosen flavour Dolce Sinfonia – meaning ‘sweet symphony’ – is a variant of chocolate and hazelnut gelato.
Mulled crumble
A delicious "vegan friendly" mulled apple and blackberry crumble with mulled wine sorbet.
Vegetarian View all
Veggie cups
The vegan range starts with Pidy’s deliciously eye-catching Veggie Cups - carrot, beetroot, spinach and grilled onion. They’re made with palm free oil, natural flavours and colours for perfect vegan canapés every time.
Vegetarian quiche
When time is at a premium, this easy to make vegetarian quiche can be prepared in advance and frozen.
Layered chocolate tarts
This dessert is perfect to truly experience Norohy vanilla and it's flavour profile.
Cranberry, mushroom and brie pithivier
Crispy puff pastry with cranberry, mushroom and brie an absolute must for your table this festive season.
Orange gelato inspiration
People say orange is the happiest colour and ice cream makes people happy. So why not pair them together and make people ecstatic!
Healthcare View all
Chicken sandwich – IDDSI Level 4
A delicious chicken sandwich adapted to suit IDDSI level 4 guidelines that's tasty and nutritious.
Chicken salad – IDDSI Level 4
A delicious chicken salad adapted to suit IDDSI level 4 guidelines that's tasty and nutritious.