Seaonal recipes
Deliciously seasonal recipes, crafted with care from the freshest farm-grown ingredients
Discover hearty meals, sweet treats, and quick air fryer wonders—inspired by seasons of Essington Farm.
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Harvest Ale & Pumpkin Stew
A rich, warming one-pot wonder – tender beef, sweet pumpkin and hearty veg simmered in ale and herbs. A perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin flesh.…
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Classic Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Velvety-smooth pumpkin blended with sweet carrots, hearty potatoes, and a hint of nutmeg. A comforting classic made luxuriously creamy – perfect for chilly days.
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Christmas Turkey & Trimmings Timetable
Cooking the Turkey 3.5 – 4.5kg Turkey 6.75 – 9kg Turkey Tip: To check your turkey is fully cooked, pierce the thickest part of the leg with…
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Finest festive roast potatoes
The perfect partner to your Christmas turkey and all the trimmings. Ingredients Method Tip: For perfect crunch, use a solid roasting tin and avoid overcrowding –space means…
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Crispy Air-Fryer Essington Brussels Sprouts & Chestnuts
Tender sprouts and sweet chestnuts roasted to perfection, with smoky pancetta for a deliciously crisp bite.
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Penny Simkin’s perfectly braised red cabbage
A beautifully balanced side dish that brings together tender cabbage, sweet apple and tangy red wine vinegar. Slowly braised for richness and finished with a touch of…
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Festive Freezer Ideas – Pork Pies
Can You Freeze Pork Pies Without Losing Flavour? Absolutely — when they’re made with care, like ours here at Essington Farm.
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Blueberry Slump and Grunt
A wonderfully comforting blueberry pudding with an unusual name and a deliciously simple recipe. Originating in Maine, it is said that farmers ate so much of it…
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Simply Cooked Local Asparagus
A simple, seasonal side that lets the produce do the talking. Grown just down the road near Bridgnorth, this asparagus is as fresh as it gets —…
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Penny’s Sister’s Slow-Cooked Short Ribs
A proper comforting dish, the kind that fills the kitchen with rich, slow-cooked aromas and brings everyone to the table. Penny’s sister’s version is all about depth…
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Lean Chicken & Lentil Salad
Fresh, vibrant and packed with goodness, this salad celebrates local high-welfare chicken from Essington butchery alongside protein-rich lentils and crisp seasonal vegetables. Perfect for a light yet…
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Protein-Packed Ribeye Steak Veg Bowl
This hearty bowl celebrates quality local produce, pairing beautifully marbled ribeye from Essington Butchery with wholesome quinoa and seasonal vegetables. Simple to prepare and packed with goodness,…