A Taste of Spain recipe - traditional Spanish cheese and ham croquetas
When did you last have Spanish food? It's such a flavourful and often easy cuisine - but don't rely on imitation risotto recipes or shop...
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- Feb 21
- 5 min
Back to cooking basics: 6 essential cooking tips
What's the first cooking skill you learned? Maybe you were five and baking cookies, or nineteen and learning to fry an egg. If I cast my...
- Feb 17
- 2 min
Irresistible Mille Feuille recipe
How often do you treat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea? We're talking all the fancy things - tiny cakes, scones, itty bitty...
- Jan 31
- 9 min
20 essential items you must have in your kitchen
What's your most essential kitchen item? A bread maker, juicer, or even a trusty wooden spoon? Some kitchens are high tech, others low...
- Jan 26
- 4 min
Welcome to Devon’s boutique, ethical cookery school
Have you met us yet? We thought it was about time for a little reintroduction to Devon Cookery School, and to say a proper hello to new...
- Jan 24
- 1 min
Creamy spiced celeriac soup
Celeriac is endlessly versatile! Surprisingly so for such a gnarly, awkward looking veg. But once you get under those wrinkles you'll...
- Jan 24
- 4 min
Devon food events to look forward to in 2022
It feels like 2022 has really got off the ground now and at Devon Cookery School we’re settled into a joyful, energetic rhythm. Classes...
- Jan 20
- 1 min
Beautiful and Quick Beetroot Risotto
Our third 'veg of the month' is our friend beetroot. Is there a more wholesome vegetable? I like the way it doesn't come pristine from...
- Jan 13
- 1 min
The best Brussels sprouts recipe ever
Sprouts aren't just for Christmas people! Who wouldn't want to eat this incredible fiesta of colours and flavours anytime? We're talking...
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Celebrate January with this delicious curried celeriac Waldorf salad
As I write this it is raining outside. Not just a drizzle, but an 'is that a hundred goats dancing on the roof' downpour. January...
- Jan 6
- 5 min
Welcome to Veg of the Month: seasonal produce for nutritious and delicious January meals
Hello friends! How have your holidays been? If you’re anything like us you will have eaten and drunk to your heart’s content, and enjoyed...
- Dec 31, 2021
- 4 min
Reflecting on 2021 and the first full year of Devon Cookery School
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. Whilst it’s similar to the end of 2020 in many ways - covid is still unpredictable and I’m...
- Dec 27, 2021
- 1 min
An easy ooey gooey baked camembert recipe
Whilst delicious at any time of year, especially with a bottle of red wine, an ooey gooey melty camembert with added natural flavours is...
- Dec 18, 2021
- 4 min
What should I make for a Christmas party? Three tantalising party recipes ready to delight everyone.
When do you start preparing for a party? Do you have everything ready three months in advance, from guest lists to food timings, or do...
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Try this easy gingerbread recipe and make biscuit baubles as Christmas present ideas!
How far have you got with your Christmas shopping? We have 100% totally completely… barely begun! Buying Christmas gifts is probably a...
- Dec 12, 2021
- 8 min
What are the best mince pies? We test 7 & compare them to the Devon Cookery School recipe
Do you love or hate a mince pie? Let us know in the comments! I feel like they’re the most controversial Christmas treat, with some...
- Dec 17, 2020
- 5 min
Christmas with Devon Cookery School: Festive Cooking Classes in Devon
What does Christmas with Devon Cookery School look like? Imagine a cosy kitchen, and all the festive cooking and baking you can dream of!