Recipe Book
Sticky Toffee Pudding Ultimate
Like our 12th-century Priory and the racecourse that runs directly by our Village Shop, we take great pride in the fact that Cartmel is the birthplace of...
Bread and Butter Pudding
In the 11th and 12th centuries, when it first appeared in England, poor cooks could only afford to soak the bread in boiling water, squeeze it dry, and then...
Apple Frangipan Tart
The majority of sources credit the concept to Marquis Muzio Frangipani, a Roman nobleman whose family worked as perfumers for King Louis XIII of France, who...
Bakewell Tart
The Bakewell tart is a traditional English shortcrust pastry topped with layers of icing, jam, frangipane, and chopped almonds. A woman named Mrs Greaves, the...
English Breakfast
Probably one of the most popular meals on the Costa Blanca. Very few modern full English breakfasts have every last component of the dish. Breakfast often...
French Onion Soup
On a cold, wet day here on the Costa Blanca, what could be more cosy than a steaming bowl of French onion soup? Particularly when accompanied by a substantial...
Three Fish Pie
Fresh and smoked fish (such as cod, haddock, salmon, or halibut) or seafood in a white sauce or cheddar cheese sauce created with the milk the fish was poached...
Christmas Cake
The English tradition of Christmas cake started out as plum porridge. Sultanas (golden raisins), juicy Zante currants, and raisins steeped in brandy, rum,...
Salmon and Goat’s Cheese Quiche
A puff pastry crust stuffed with smoked salmon, crème fraîche or goat cheese, and custard-ey eggs makes this easy and quick quiche come together quickly.
Chicken Ham and Leek Pie
Anytime you’re serving a large group of people here on the Costa Blanca, make this delicious pie in less than 40 minutes. It is packed with chicken,...
