Hurrah, the first official long weekend of the year. And, what better way to celebrate than with a little low key experimentation in the kitchen. Days off are, for us, a great chance to try out some new recipes and get excited about seasonal ingredients in a more gentle domestic way.
To help inspire your own kitchen dabbling we’ve put together some of our favourite ideas and combinations for you to try at home.
Happy Easter.
Weekend breakfast
Lie ins and lazy breakfasts have got to be the ultimate luxury, so make the most of the four opportunities ahead of you with the perfect ‘wake me up’. Slice segments of pink grapefruit and dress with warmed Regents Park Honey and thyme leaves - lovely with thick River Cottage natural yogurt.
Warm salad
A salad of warm purple sprouting broccoli topped with a dressing made from salted capers, lemon zest, Ortiz Anchovies, parsley and mint. Delicious with new season roast lamb and a great way to update your Easter entertaining.
Classic leeks mimosa
Celebrate lovely, young new season vegetables - poach baby leeks in white wine and water with a few Steenbergs whole peppercorns and a couple of bay leaves. Finish with a simple vinaigrette and the finest grating of a hard boiled Fenton Farm egg.
Indoor picnic
If the weather turns out as bad as they say, then fret not, here’s your solution - cheat the season and have a Spring indoor picnic with our new British charcuterie from Native Breeds, some Caperberries, Gordal Olives and a bottle of 2007 Riesling Grand cru ‘Vorbourg’ Pierre Frick – the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Super side
Roast long, fine slices of Jerusalem artichoke with garlic and fresh thyme till caramelised and finish with Sun and Seed Organic Walnut Oil to bring out their lovely nuttiness. A great accompaniment for roast meats and just as delicious on its own with a good sourdough to mop up the sticky pan juices.
Easy supper
Steam and generously butter some Jersey Royal new potatoes then lightly crush with wilted spinach and steamed samphire and serve with one of our Roasted Salmon fillets and lemon mayonnaise. Deliciously light and perfect for when you need a break from the rich Easter feast.