***RECIPE*** Super quick Coq au vin

Here's a super quick, delicious meal idea to help you out on a hectic Monday evening ...

You will need:

Chicken thighs

The Bay Tree Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce

 

 

Place the chicken thighs in an oven proof dish and pour over the Red WIne & Mushroom sauce.  Cover the dish and pop in the oven for about 45 - 60 mins on 180⁰C or until tender. 

 

Yep - that's it!  While it's cooking put your feet up and unwind with a glass of wine (this part is essential!). 

 

Panic ...

... what to get Dad for Father's Day?


Socks?  No, he has dozens of pairs I've bought over the years.

Ties?  No, he's retired now and practically has a wardrobe full anyway. 


After a while of mulling over the usual suspects the light bulb goes on ... we've just launched a new gift pack - The Bay Tree Pub.  Decorated with a great, quintessentially English design, the gift pack contains three of our most popular condiments; Somerset Ale Chutney, Cider Apple Jelly and Piccalilli. 

Excellent, panic over – the perfect gift for someone I just never know what to buy them!

 

NEW PRODUCT - Children's Pasta

Our NEW children's pasta has arrived!  Imported direct from Italy these fun, tasty pasta shapes are sure to be a hit with little ones ....

Available NOW!

***RECIPE*** Pasta with Artichoke Hearts, Pine Nuts and Green Olives

Our friends at Joshua's Harvest in Devon have come up with the following recipe which we think is fab!

You will need:

The Bay Tree Trofie Tricolori

Artichokes

Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper

Garlic

Balsamic Vinegar

Green Olives

Pine Nuts

Coriander

Parmesan

Drain the artichokes, cut into halves and baste with some of the olive oil, salt, pepper and Tabasco then place under a hot grill for about 15 minutes, turning at least once.  Remove from the grill and marinate in olive oil (reserve 1 tbsp of olive oil) crushed garlic and balsamic vinegar for at least one hour.

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil; add the reserved spoon of olive oil.  Add the pasta, stir once at the beginning then lower the heat a little and cook to pasta packet instructions.  Once cooked, drain and refresh briefly under cold water.  Quickly return to the pan, add the artichoke hearts and the marinade, add the green olives.  Heat through quickly, tossing the ingredients and finish off at the last moment with the toasted pine nuts, coriander, seasoning to taste.  Serve immediately with the grated parmesan.

Delicious!



***RECIPE*** Creamy Pancetta & Mushroom Pasta Bake

You will need:

The Bay Tree Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Pancetta

Pasta - we suggest Garganelli

Spinach

Parmesan cheese

Fry 150g diced pancetta until crispy, cook pasta for 4 people to al dente, once cooked add 4 handfuls of fresh spinach to allow it to wilt and drain immediately.  Place the pasta and spinach in the bottom of an ovenproof dish, sprinkle over the crispy pancetta, spoon over 1 pouch of Creamy Mushroom Sauce, top with grated parmesan cheese. Bake in oven, 180⁰C for 20 mins until bubbling hot. 

EXCITING NEW CHILDREN'S PASTA!

   

This Spring we are launching a fantastic range of children’s pasta; Animal, Let’s Go!, Teddy Bear and Spooky.  Having discovered these tasty pasta shapes on a recent trip to Italy, we’ve wasted no time in bringing the range to the UK.  Made to a traditional recipe using only the finest durum wheat semolina this range makes quick, delicious meals that children will love!

Available soon on our online shop.

***RECIPE*** Lamb Casserole

You will need:

The Bay Tree Redcurrant & Rosemary Sauce

Onion

Carrots

Diced lamb

Mushrooms

Plain flour

Lamb or chicken stock

Recipe:

Fry a diced onion in a little oil in a casserole dish, add 2 chopped carrots and cook until tender. Add 700g of diced lamb, once browned add 100g of diced mushrooms. Mix in 25g of plain flour, stir and cook for 1 min. Pour in 1 pouch of Redcurrant and Rosemary Sauce and ½ pint of lamb or chicken stock, stir and bring to boil.  Cover and place in a pre-heated oven, 180⁰ C for 45 mins.  Serve with creamy mashed potato, a delicious supper!