A Great Northern Institution

The great Yorkshire pudding. It’s almost an institution in its own right. But by whose stroke of genius did it come to be?

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Lancaster House Head Chef, Damien, has been cooking up a storm (or perhaps we should say ‘an orchard’) for Apple Day. He’s come up with a 3-course menu featuring Pink Lady and Cox apples. Generous to a fault, Damian shares the recipe for the salad starter with us. (more…)

Celebrating Chocolate Week

Lancaster House Head Chef, Damien, has put together a special 3-course menu to celebrate Chocolate Week and he’s agreed to share his recipes with us. Here’s how to make Char-grilled Beef Medallion Fillets with a Chocolate & Coffee Crust, served with Pan-fried Oyster Mushroom Sauce and Baby Vegetables.  (more…)

Celebrating Chocolate Week

Lancaster House Head Chef, Damien, has put together a special Chocolate Week three-course menu and, as promised, here is the recipe for the Starter of the trio – Pan-Fried King Prawns with Chocolate, Chilli Tomato Chutney.
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