Archive for January 12, 2010

Warming soups and stews: Chef Lloyd’s top 6

‘Tis undoubtedly the season for slow-cooked, unctious stews and hearty soups. If you feel in need of some homecooked comfort without so much as stepping out of the front door then here (in no particular order – he loves them all we promise) are our in-house Chef Lloyd Hardwick’s favourites.

1. Smoked Haddock and Sweetcorn Chowder - rich, creamy and deeply satisfying soup made with the very best smoked haddock, naturally.

2. Lobster Bisque – one of our signature dishes, perfect whether for a cosy lunch or a smart dinner party.

3. Gourmet Fish Pie Filling – we do the hard work prepping the fish and making a velvetty sauce, just warm and serve.

4. Irish Stew with Dumplings - succulent Welsh lamb slow-cooked for maximum flavour and replete with dumplings to float on top before baking.

5. Chicken in White Wine Sauce with Wild Mushrooms – a brasserie-style dish from our restaurant menu that’s perfect for entertaining.

6. Creamed Potato with Black Truffle - the perfect accompaniment for just about all the above, or a worthy supper in its own right with a little grated cheese and a good book.

We’d love to hear your favourites from our range or suggestions of slow cooked dishes you’d like to see us stocking, just leave a comment below!

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