Pea and Chicken Risotto This delightful pea and chicken risotto is the perfect winter-warmer dish, full of hearty flavour and a healthy serving of protein. It’s a great addition to any recipe roster as the days grow shorter and colder, and is sure to be a hit just as it is with our residents. IngredientsContinue reading “Pea and Chicken Risotto”
Category Archives: Elia’s Kitchen
Pasta Bolognese with Rocket and Parmesan
Pasta Bolognese with Rocket and Parmesan Delicious and bursting with nutritious ingredients, this month, chef John Anthony has cooked up a warm and hearty dish of pasta bolognese served with rocket and parmesan. It smelled delicious, looked delicious, and judging by all the empty plates at the end of it, tasted delicious too! Read onContinue reading “Pasta Bolognese with Rocket and Parmesan”
Mince Beef Cobbler
Mince Beef Cobbler Mince beef cobbler is the perfect dish to begin the transition into Autumn – seasonal, hearty, and topped with delicious dumpling-like scones. The recipe is inspired by BBC Good Foods. You can follow along below to try out this speciality dish yourself and see how warming this classic, cosy speciality is. Ingredients 500gContinue reading “Mince Beef Cobbler”
Poached Pears in Red Wine
Poached Pears in Red Wine Perfectly poached pears, served in the finest of red wine, Chef John Anthony has served yet another French delight to our residents at Birchwood House. Inspired by BBC Good Foods, you can follow the recipe below to recreate this culinary delight yourself. Ingredients 1 vanilla pod 1 bottle red wineContinue reading “Poached Pears in Red Wine”
Classic French Crêpe
Classic French Crêpe Following the popularity of last month’s dessert recipe, the deliciously creamy lemon posset, comes the classic French crêpe. Find out how Chef John serves this delicious light and fluffy crepe for residents at Birchwood House. Ingredients: the French Crêpe 100g plain flour 1 tbsp golden caster sugar 2 large eggs 1 tbspContinue reading “Classic French Crêpe”
Deliciously Creamy Lemon Posset
Deliciously Creamy Lemon Posset Tart Last month, our new chef, John Anthony shared his take on Chicken a la King, which was a massive hit with our residents at Birchwood House. This month, he shares his recipe for the perfect dessert – a deliciously creamy lemon posset tart. And we must admit, it tasted evenContinue reading “Deliciously Creamy Lemon Posset”
Chicken à la King
Chicken à la King John’s Chicken à la King is rich, creamy, and tender. His one pot recipe is both delicious and nutritious, offering a hearty meal based on the full proof formula of meat, veggies, stock, and a cream sauce. Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 12 baby chestnut mushrooms – sliced in half (you can swap for button mushrooms,Continue reading “Chicken à la King”
Mediterranean Chicken
Mediterranean Chicken With slightly brighter days upon us, Elia has slowly begun incorporating more healthy Mediterranean meals into our resident’s diets. This month, Elia shares his recipe for Mediterranean Chicken, fresh and light, but still bursting with flavour. Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 8 chickenContinue reading “Mediterranean Chicken”
Cottage Pie
Cottage Pie This month, Elia shares his take on British favourite, cottage pie! The perfect winter dish, warm and comforting. We hope you enjoy recreating this dish in your own home, or why not share it with your friends and loved ones? Ingredients: Mince filling 3 tbsp olive oil 1¼ kg beef mince 2 onions,Continue reading “Cottage Pie”
Pumpkin and Bacon Lasagne
Pumpkin and Bacon Lasagne Who doesn’t like lasagne? This month, Elia shares his spin on the world classic (and an Italian favourite) warm, golden lasagne! Layered with freshly sliced pumpkin and bechamel, and topped with chopped bacon and parmesan cheese, this dish has definitely made it onto the list of Birchwood favourites. Ingredients: Lasagne 750gContinue reading “Pumpkin and Bacon Lasagne”