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Mains
Steamed Fillet of Hake with a Salad of New Potatoes, Rocket, Green Beans, Dandelion Leaves, Horseradish Mayonnaise and Lemon Oil
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StartersFirst cook the beetroot (see note below), when the skins will rub off easily and the beets are soft, cut into quarters — allow 6-8 quarters per person.Mix the soft cheese with a spoonful of cream, some fresh thyme leaves. Season with Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat the oven to 250°C/500°F. Pop into the preheated oven and cook for six minutes or until hot and bubbly.Meanwhile, cut the peeled hot beets into quarters, toss in extra virgin olive oil (if cold reheat in a saucepan or in the oven). Serve a little pot of melted goat cheese with a bowl of beets and three or four baguette croutes. How to cook Beetroot: Leave 2 inch (5cm) of leaf stalks on top and the whole root on the beet. Hold it under a running tap and wash off the mud with the palms of your hands, so that you don’t damage the skin; otherwise the beetroot will bleed during cooking. Cover with cold water and add a little salt and sugar. Cover the pot, bring to the boil and simmer on top, or in an oven, for 1-2 hours depending on size. Beetroot are usually cooked if the skin rubs off easily and if they dent when pressed with a finger. If in doubt test with a skewer or the tip of a knife. Baguette or Focaccia Croutes: Serve with salads, soups, snacks or pates. 1 stalish baguette or focaccia. Cut four slices of very thin bread at an angle. Bake in a low oven 150°C/300°F/Gas Mark 2 for 15-20 minutes or until crisp on both sides. Store in an airtight box. NB: Fan oven at 20°C less is even better.
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Starters
Black Pudding with Grainy Mustard and Sweet Apple Sauce
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Coronation Sauce for Cold Turkey & Chicken
Producer of Preserves, Jams, Chutneys and Curds made using traditional cooking methods and made in the... -
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Seared King Scallops with Wilted Chicory and Truffle Dressing
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Desserts
Lemon Shortbread Biscuits
Head Chef Jenny Flynn always uses this recipe for all biscuits made in house and adds different flavours... -
Desserts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chocolate chip cookies are the kitchen's speciality treat for all guests staying in the hotel and... -
Desserts
Carrot Bran Muffins
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Lunch
Roast Cauliflower Salad
Sounds dull, but this wonderfully zingy salad by Cafe Rua is far greater than it’s sum of parts and... -
Desserts
Mince Pies
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StartersLay out 4 tortillas; spread each with half of the herb soft cheese. Divide and top each tortilla with salmon, capers, and cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. In a small bowl, combine sour cream with dill; set aside. In a frying pan large enough to fit tortillas, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook tortillas in the frying pan 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cheese has melted and the tortillas are golden brown; turn them with a large spatula. Serve hot – topped with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and onion rings. Garnish with a dollop of crème fraiche.
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Desserts
Steamed Syrup Sponge Pudding
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Autumnal Squash Soup
This warming soup is a favourite consolation in Ard Bia when summer has finally slipped away...
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