NEWS RELEASE
November 2009
Warming Winter Recipes from Primula
The clocks turned back a few weeks ago to mark the official end of our British summer time, and as the dark nights continue to draw in and the temperatures plummet our bodies demand hearty comforting foods to make us feel warm from the inside out.
When outdoor endeavours can not be avoided, don your waterproofs and pack a flask of warm and comforting home made soup to see you through the winter weather.
Primula Cheese, Leek and Potato Soup (Serves 4)
Ingredients
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Size Potato, peeled and diced into small cubes
3 Medium Sized Leeks, washed and finely diced
475ml Vegetable Stock
Small Bunch of Finely Chopped Parsley
142ml Single Cream
150g Tube Primula Cheese
Method
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and gently sauté the potato and leeks for a few minutes to soften.
2. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.
3. Stir in the parsley and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potato is tender.
4. Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender, add the cream and the Primula cheese and then blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Return to the pan and heat gently until warmed through.
6. Season to taste and serve immediately.
When you have the central heating working overtime and a cosy night curled up on the sofa is on the cards, treat yourself and your family to a delicious home cooked meal to warm you through.
Primula Hearty Cottage Pie with Cheesy Mash
Ingredients:
Cheesy Mash
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut small
2 tubes of Primula original or cheese and chive spread
Salt and pepper to taste
Cottage Pie
450g/1lb lean mince beef
1 medium onion finely diced
1 large carrot peeled & diced
50g/2oz frozen garden peas (optional)
1 tbsp Worcester sauce
½ tsp dried mixed herbs
1 vegetable stock cube
1 beef stock cube
150ml/5floz boiling water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp cornflour with 1 tbsp cold water to blend
Salt & pepper to taste
Method:
1. Pre-heat oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark 5
2. Peel & chop the potatoes into small pieces, put into a large pan, cover with cold water, bring to the boil, then simmer on a medium/low heat for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft, drain well in a colander & put aside
3. Heat the oil in a large pan & gently heat, add the mince & break into pieces whilst stirring gently, cook until brown
4. Add chopped onions, carrots, dried herbs, Worcester sauce & stock
5. Mix well & bring back to the boil before turning to a low/medium heat & simmer for 25 minutes.
(If adding garden peas add after 20 minutes)
6. Blend together the cornflour with 1 tbsp of cold water; add to mince & stir until thickened
7. Add salt & pepper to taste (optional)
8. Put mince into a large casserole dish & flatten down
9. Mash up potatoes, add in 1-2 tubes of your favourite cheese
10. Gently spread the cheesy potato over the mince
11. Put into pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned & piping hot throughout
Serving Suggestions: Serve along with Broccoli, Swede & green beans
Primula has a great range of recipes to help you beat the winter blues, simply visit www.primula.co.uk for further information and don’t forget to sign up to the Primula newsletter to receive a brand new mouth-watering recipe straight to your inbox each month.
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