Light pickling is a technique that our Tutors use frequently at the Cookery School for the fresh acidity and nutritional value that it can bring to the plate. We love these pickled vegetables alongside the likes of seared mackerel or sardines, or in sandwiches with rare beef – they also make beautiful garnishes for canapés […]

A stash of flavoured butters in the fridge is a sure-fire way to transform your summer barbecues and lunches into a truly special affair. Cut neatly and serve on a dish for bread, smother over barbecued sweetcorn with lashings of pepper, stir through fresh greens or drop on top of a succulent steak just before serving. These two recipes are […]

A real favourite on our Vegetarian bbq course this delicious recipe hails from japan “Nasu Dengaku” and can be made in the oven but will not have the same smoky tones that you achieve on the barbecue. The pickled radish is a good foil to the sweet, charred aubergine and works with many other vegetables too!

This recipe is perfect for a crowd, feeding up to 6 people and requiring very little attention once the chicken is on the barbecue. We always make our own harissa paste in The Cookery School, it is so much more vibrant and flavourful than shop bought. You will only need half of the harissa for […]

Cooking over charcoal is something we love to teach throughout the summer months at Daylesford Cookery School, using ingredients picked straight from our organic Market Garden. Our guests often arrive a little daunted at the prospect of cooking over coals but once armed with our simple techniques and principles, guests will leave confident about mastering […]

Sweet miso is one of our favourite ingredients for Summer and the BBQ season with it’s thick texture and bright, fresh flavour lending itself perfectly to all manner of dishes. We recommend doubling the dressing recipe below and saving half to serve over a crunchy Asian-inspired salad later in the week. If you are buying carrots with their tops […]