Honeyed, pan-seared duck breast with redcurrant sauce is a mouthwatering main course. Duck is a welcome alternative to chicken or turkey. The meat is a little darker than the later and has a richer flavour. The redcurrant sauce, which tastes sweet and a little tart, is cooked with fresh berries, thyme and cognac. This is a nice dish to serve at a fancy dinner party or holiday feast and doesn’t take much time to prepare. #duck #redcurrants #dinner #recipe | countryhillcottage.com
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Stay cool with scoops of refreshing and healthy watermelon mango sorbet! Watermelon and mango are a wonderful flavour combination and the sorbet is super easy to prepare. This frozen treat is vegan, and you only need two ingredients to whip up a batch. No ice cream maker is required just fresh or frozen water melon and mango chunks. #mango #watermelon #sorbet #icecream | countryhillcottage.com
This quick and colourful watermelon salad is packed with fresh fruits and perfect to cool down on hot summer evenings. Aside from juicy watermelon slices, the recipe includes mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes and blue grapes, which add a burst of deep, rich sweetness. A lime vinaigrette with grapeseed oil adds zest to this light salad, while fresh mint leaves bring a fresh kick throughout. #watermelonsalad #watermelon #salad #grapes #mint #summersalad| countryhillcottage.com
Baked Dover sole and veggies sheet pan combines two summer favourites: Dover sole and new potatoes. Dover sole is delicate in taste and texture and pairs perfectly with the aroma of juice tomatoes, spring onions, capers, olives, and fresh herbs. New potatoes are cut into wedges and pan-roasted as well. The recipe takes less than 1 hour, perfect for a quick midweek meal. It’s also a great course of a light summer dinner. #sheetpandish #doversole #sole #fish #tomatoes| countryhillcottage.com
If you’re looking for a summer drink idea, make refreshing elderflower cordial, a wonderfully fragrant lemonade made from the flowers of the elder tree. Aside from a handful of flowers, you only need sugar, lemons, and water. You can serve the cordial undiluted, or mixed with water, soda, or Prosecco. The cordial is also a wonderful homemade food gift, and you can download pretty printable labels to decorate your bottles. #lemonade #elderflowers #cordial #foodgift | countryhillcottage.com
This delicious chocolate mousse tart will satisfy any and every chocolate craving! The chocolate mousse filling is easy enough to whip up and tastes very velvety and rich. The chocolate crust has a deep chocolate aroma and tender texture. The chocolate mousse tart is a wonderful way to finish an elegant dinner. You can serve the tart with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and fruits. #chocolate #chocolatemousse #tart #pie #dessert #recipe | countryhillcottage.com
Capture the aromas of summer with a delicious pistachio parfait and strawberry sauce! The parfait is very creamy and tastes heavenly of pistachios, while the strawberry sauce is sweet and refreshing. This French-style parfait is made with a combination of ground pistachios, whipped cream, egg yolks, and sugar syrup. We made a quick strawberry sauce that also tastes delicious on vanilla ice cream or pound cake. #pistachioparfait #pistachio #parfait #strawberries #dessert | countryhillcottage.com
Ready for a new take on sandwiches? Then try Patafla, a delicious Mediterranean picnic loaf! Patafla is made with a French loaf (sounds scrumptious already, right?), and stuffed with a colourful summer veggie filling. Aside from being a terrific addition to your picnic basket, patafla also is a great party appetiser to feed a large crowd. #patafla #picnic #sandwich #recipe #tomatoes #peppers | countryhillcottage.com
We’ve rounded up 10 easy Mother’s Day treat ideas to celebrate Mum. Our list of homemade food gifts and sweets includes biscuits, truffles, cupcakes, mini cakes, fondant fancies, and delicious strawberry jam. Each recipe comes with free printable labels or treat boxes.
Crisp, golden brown cornflakes-coated turkey chops are a simple and tasty weeknight supper your family will love. Cornflakes create a crunchy crust that deliciously contrasts with the tender turkey chops. You can put this dish on the table in less than 40 minutes, and most of the ingredients are pantry stables you already have at home. #cornflakes #turkey #chops #weeknight #dinner | countryhillcottage.com
Our raspberry tiramisu is a great dessert for holidays and always a favorite among kids. The tiramisu is made with layers of rich and creamy mascarpone and cream cheese mix, sweet sponge fingers, tart raspberry and refreshing raspberry jello. Easy raspberry tiramisu I love to serve this treat at parties and wins over the crowd …
Our chocolate truffles couldn’t be more delicious or easy to make! They have a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and are very customisable. In this recipe, we show to make vanilla, chocolate, raspberry and pistachio truffles. And even better, the truffle mixture can be rolled into balls, piped into moulds, or cut into many shapes such as rectangles, squares, or triangles. #truffle #chocolate #foodgift | countryhillcottage.com
Homemade coconut ice is a sweet and easy-to-do gift for Valentine’s Day. This classic British confection is made with desiccated coconut and sweetened condensed milk and has a soft and chewy texture. Homemade coconut ice This recipe only requires mixing and chilling the ingredients, plus we share a chocolate version. We also created an adorable …
These party-perfect cheese sticks taste flaky and buttery and couldn’t be simpler. They are a delicious snack, go great with dips or can be served as an appetizer. Homemade cheese sticks We made the cheese stick with mature cheddar and used different toppings to boost the flavor. And if you’re looking for a dip to …
Our cute marzipan pinecone treats are a sweet homemade present and perfect for a festive party or buffet. Marzipan, cocoa, and spices make for an easy-to-do yet flavor-packed holiday nibble, while almond slices and a generous coat of cocoa create a pinecone like look. You can download free printable baskets to package and gift this confection …
Say hello to the flavours of winter with delicious oven roasted root veggies! Cooking root vegetables in the oven makes them tender with crisp, slightly caramelized edges. Onion rings, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar highlight the sweet and earthy flavor of the veggies. Quick oven roasted vegetables You can choose from a wide variety of …
A bunch of hungry trick-or-treaters at your door? Our four-ingredient Halloween fudge is quick and easy to make and so ghoulishly delicious you might feel tempted to eat the entire batch yourself. Halloween fudge We microwave sweetened condensed milk, and purple candy melts to make the fudge and use crushed meringue kisses and Oreos for …
Our colorful tomato arugula salad with shrimp brings the flavors of summer to the table! It’s loaded with fresh greens, a selection of mini tomatoes, topped with a mild walnut oil vinaigrette and shrimps in a spicy sour cream dressing. Sherry and hot English mustard add extra zing to the dressing, and it’s important to …
This salad in a jar is made of colourful stripes of nutritious veggies and topped off with a delicious yoghurt herb dressing. You can make salad in a jar with almost any vegetables and lettuce you have available. We opted for cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and onions. For the dressing, we mixed yoghurt, a …
Our mango orange pineapple trifle has everything we love about desserts: for one, it’s trifle! And who doesn’t love trifle? It’s crunchy from crushed granola bars and roasted almonds. Clotted cream and yogurt make it lush and dreamy, while pineapple bits and mango sauce add a fruity, summery note. We also used candied citrus fruits …