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 […]

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 […]

When it comes to the garden’s ingredients, there is hardly a more uplifting time of year than spring, and it is the arrival of the asparagus and Jersey Royals that truly heralds the beginning of this season. And due to the ever clever Mother Nature, it is hardly surprising that these two ingredients pair so […]

When days are short and cold, nothing beats a warming, creamy gratin – and this beetroot number is a particular favourite. This recipe is one we turn to time and again, serving it alongside rare fillet of beef on a Sunday or as a standalone dish with greens and horseradish. It can be made ahead […]

Light pickling is a technique that we use frequently at Daylesford 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 and light salads. Any number […]

From mid to late August through to September, we can gather cobnuts, the cultivated version of wild hazelnuts, from the trees around the farm – you have to be quick, though, to beat the squirrels. In season you should be able to find the nuts in shops, greengrocers and markets. If you can’t find cobnuts, […]