Recipes

Lamb and Potato Curry (Aloo Gosht)

Serves 6 Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil. 10oz (285g) Onions, peeled and roughly chopped. 2 Fresh Green Chilli, halved and deseeded. 7 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and finely chopped. 2 ¼ lb 1kg Lamb Shoulder, on the bone and cut into 2-3cm cubes (from your local Halal shop if possible). 1 Tin of Tomatoes. 2 […]

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Bonfire Night Recipes

Remember, remember…once the bonfire is crackling, the fireworks are lit and sparks are flying, you’ll be need some comfort foods to keep you cosy. These warming recipes are perfect for enjoying while gathered around the bonfire or with a sparkler in the back garden. Traditional Toffee Apples Try topping the traditional bonfire snack with your […]

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Boo’s Puy Lentil & Carrot Goulash

By Kat Hale One of the most popular dishes at Kat’s Kitchen is our goulash. With the trees now displaying their autumnal colours; it’s the perfect time for making a fantastic goulash.  It can be served with rice, potatoes, with dumplings or as we do in the café, served with freshly baked garlic bread. Ingredients […]

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Recipes by Jean-Christophe Novelli

Over the last 10 years, the Guide has had the pleasure of working with some brilliant chefs, both locally acclaimed and otherwise. French chef and frequenter of Whitehaven, Jean-Christophe Novelli has featured in these pages many times with his delectable dishes and last month he returned to Cumbria to show off his skills at Carlisle’s […]

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Vegan Apple Spiced Cake Recipe

By Kat Hale Everyone loves cake and our customers are always excited to hear we have vegan cake, freshly baked every day. I have previously written about flax egg as an egg substitute in baking, but here at Kat’s Kitchen, we use many different ingredients, or combinations of ingredients, in our baking depending on the […]

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BBQ Tips

The sun is out, everyone’s been invited, it’s time to crack open the beers and heat up the barbecue. However, as much as we all like to think we know a thing or two about the barbie, how can you be sure to cook up a treat? Our tips for summer barbecuing will ensure you […]

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Gin & Tonic Ice Cream Recipe

This really simple recipe combines your two favourite summer indulgences; gin and tonic and ice cream. Just five ingredients create this delicate but utterly delicious dessert, perfect for enjoying on a lazy afternoon or balmy summer evening. A little bit naughty, but very nice. Ingredients 1 cup of sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp […]

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Pears With Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Bacon Recipe

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 firm ripe pears halved and poached in stock syrup  Blue whinnow cheese, sliced (please check spellingof supplier 100g Smoked bacon pardons about 3 cm long Sprinkle of cumin seeds Bay leaves 4 sprigs of Thyme 2 cloves garlic sliced Handful of shelled walnuts 2 little Gem lettuce leaves balsamic vinegar glaze […]

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Kat’s Kitchen: A Guide to Vegan Cheese

On Kat’s journey to a plant-based diet, cheese was the biggest challenge. She shares her inside knowledge on cheesy alternatives and a mouth-watering recipe that you won’t believe is 100% vegan. If you’re someone who would miss the decadence of a rich and creamy brie or the joy of grating mounds of cheddar onto your […]

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Easter Nest Cupcakes

These adorable cupcakes are perfect to make with children during the Easter holidays. Ingredients  Vanilla Cupcakes – 150g Unsalted Butter, Softened – 150g Caster Sugar – 3 Medium Free Range Eggs, beaten – 150g Self Raising Flour – 1/4tsp Bicarbonate of Soda – 1/2tsp Vanilla Extract – 2tbsp Whole Milk Vanilla Butter Cream – 100g […]

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