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Christmas at River Cottage celebrates the very best of the season, guiding you from the autumn equinox through Advent and Christmas, and joyfully into the New Year. With inspiration, cherished traditions, and indispensable recipes, it’s your guide to every festive occasion.
Our recipes, honed over the years, are deeply rooted in the River Cottage ethos of tradition, seasonality, and sustainability. Alongside the ultimate versions of classic dishes, you’ll discover a host of new ideas, including showstopping centrepieces, sparkling cocktails, prep-ahead canapés, edible gifts, creative ways to liven up leftovers, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s festive favourites.
Lucy and Hugh also share expert tips on planning ahead, creating natural decorations, effortlessly feeding a crowd, and orchestrating the perfect Christmas dinner—so you can embrace the magic of the season with ease.
For a truly memorable experience, why not join us for one of our festive dining events or seasonal courses? Celebrate the season with us at River Cottage….
30 plants may sound like a lot, but with Hugh’s expert guidance, achieving your health goals has never been simpler. Discover how to create delicious, nutritious meals packed with easy wins to boost your plant intake, whatever your dietary requirements.
Pioneering gut-health guru Tim Spector provides an insightful introduction, explaining how eating a variety of 30 plants a week can transform your health. By increasing plant power, you’ll fuel your body with essential nutrients, restore your energy, and reset your microbiome.
And it’s not just about fruit and veg—plants also include nuts, seeds, pulses, grains, herbs, spices, chocolate, and even coffee. With chapters like Six-packed Soup and Stoups, Seven in the Oven, Fish Fivers, Meat and Many Veg Mains, and Triple Treat Sides, Hugh offers creative ways to bring more of these health-boosting ingredients to your plate, whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd.
Featuring crowd-pleasing plant-only recipes alongside thoughtfully chosen meat and fish options, plus helpful tips, swaps, and tricks, Hugh makes getting your 30 plants each week not just achievable but enjoyable.
Why not try it for yourself? Join us for our Much More Veg course or one of our dining events for a memorable and delicious experience!…
In River Cottage Great Pies, Gelf Alderson equips home cooks with the tools to master the art of pastry, offering 80 achievable and delicious recipes for every occasion.
The book begins with a foundational chapter, building your confidence with core recipes for the most popular pastries, including shortcrust, puff, rough puff, hot water, filo, suet, choux, and sweet pastries. Whether you choose to make your pastry from scratch or opt for shop-bought varieties, these recipes guarantee delicious, foolproof results every time.
From there, the chapters take you on a journey through every kind of pie imaginable, from Veggie Pies and Open Pies and Tarts to Saucy Pies, Raised Pies, Pasties, and Sweet Stuff. Discover recipes for crowd-pleasing classics like the ultimate quiche, a traditional beef and ale pie, the much-loved River Cottage pork pie, and indulgent custard tarts.
Whether you’re preparing small bites for a buffet or a show-stopping centrepiece, Great Pies has you covered. Enjoy recipes for savoury treats like spanakopita and chicken balti pie, alongside sweet delights such as plum, raspberry, and hazelnut meringue pie. To complete your creations, the final chapter offers perfect accompaniments—sauces, gravies, and custards—to elevate your pie experience.
Why not bring the book to life? Join us for our Great Pies course or one of our dining events for a truly memorable and delicious experience!…