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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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,…
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A Bostin’ Burns Night
Celebrate Burns Night (or any chilly evening) with Essington Farm’s home-made haggis, haggis sausages, and hearty haggis pies. This page shows you how to turn each into…
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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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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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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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Minted Air-Fryer Roast Lamb & Root Vegetables
Succulent lamb loin chops roasted with tender thyme-infused roots and fresh courgettes, served with a zesty homemade mint sauce.
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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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Perfect Pepper Air-Fryer Steak
Succulent sirloin or rump steaks, seared to perfection with a fragrant pepper crust—ready in minutes.
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Crispy Air-Fried Pork with Golden Crackling
A no-fuss Sunday favourite – beautifully tender pork with irresistibly crisp crackling, all done in your air fryer.
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Speedy Air-Fryer Essington Free-Range Sausage Bake
An all-in-one, fuss-free midweek meal—juicy sausages, tender potatoes, and vibrant roasted veg, ready in under an hour.