Is it your turn to cook the Christmas roast this year? Whether you’re planning turkey, goose, duck, chicken, beef, pork or lamb, find out the ideal meat cooking times and temperatures with this easy-to-use calculator sourced from BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/roast-calculator Simply select your meat and cut from the menu and type in the weight in kg (if it's a bird pop in the stuffed weight). If you're cooking beef or lamb, select if you want it well done, medium o

We know that brussels sprouts aren’t everyones cup of tea. Which is why we've put together this easy to follow recipe to encourage even the fussiest of eaters to try this humble festive side. Ingredients: 400g of sprouts 4 rashers of bacon 50g of almonds Knob of butter 1.Peel and prepare the sprouts. Partially boil them for 5 minutes, then strain and chop. 2. In a frying pan, melt a knob of butter and add in some diced bacon until crispy. 3. Add the chopped sprouts to the pan

The Farmers Pantry Beef Wellington made by our talented chef David, at Rosedew Farm is a festive, culinary gem. A tender Farmers Pantry fillet wrapped in a savoury mix of garlic, thyme-infused mushroom duxelle, and Parma ham. Encased in flaky puff pastry, glazed with locally sourced free range eggs, it's a flavourful symphony of textures and tastes, a true delight for the senses. Cooking Instructions: Defrost in a refrigerator for at least 36 hours before cooking to fully def

Is it your turn to cook the Christmas roast this year? Whether you’re planning turkey, goose, duck, chicken, beef, pork or lamb, find out the ideal meat cooking times and temperatures with this easy-to-use calculator sourced from BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/roast-calculator Simply select your meat and cut from the menu and type in the weight in kg (if it's a bird pop in the stuffed weight). If you're cooking beef or lamb, select if you want it well done, medium o

A guide to defrosting meat safely. Properly defrosting meat is crucial to ensure both safety and quality in your Christmas dinner. Here's a guide to defrosting meat safely: Planning Ahead Time Consideration: Defrosting takes time, especially for larger cuts of meat. Plan well in advance to allow for a gradual and safe thawing process. Refrigerator Method: This is the safest way to defrost meat. Allocate sufficient time for the meat to thaw in the fridge. Steps for Refrigerato