Winter Flavours from The Pantiles

21st January 2025

With frost outside and a chill in the air, there’s nothing quite like a warming, home-cooked meal or a comforting dining experience to chase away the January blues. Whether you’re looking to cook a tasty dish at home or indulge in a seasonal treat prepared by expert chefs, The Pantiles has plenty to offer.

In this week’s blog we have three winter recipes, each inspired by the incredible flavours and ingredients found at The Pantiles. From spiced curries to decadent desserts and kitchen essentials to help you perfect your dishes, this is your winter food guide from The Pantiles.

Ultimate Comfort Food

These local gems have everything you need to create or enjoy the ultimate winter meal:

Essence by Atul Kochhar

A refined dining experience from Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar, bringing bold spices and rich, warming Indian dishes to The Pantiles.

Hattons

A delightful café offering fresh, seasonal bakes and indulgent winter treats, perfect for cosying up with a hot drink.

Trevor Mottram

The go-to destination for cookware and kitchen essentials, ensuring you have everything you need to whip up hearty meals at home.

Recipes to Enjoy at Home

Recipe 1: Spiced Winter Lentil & Vegetable Curry (Inspired by Essence by Atul Kochhar)

Nothing warms the soul quite like a spiced, hearty curry packed with seasonal vegetables and aromatic flavours. Inspired by the expertise of Atul Kochhar, this dish makes use of warming Indian spices and fresh produce to create a nourishing winter meal.

Ingredients

190g cup red lentils, rinsed

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch ginger, grated

1 carrot, chopped

1 sweet potato, diced

1 handful of kale or spinach

1 can chopped tomatoes

1 can coconut milk

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp chili powder

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh coriander for garnish

Method

  1. Heat a little oil in a pot and sauté onions, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, stirring for a minute.
  3. Add the carrots, sweet potato, lentils, chopped tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Stir in kale or spinach and let it wilt.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh coriander and serve with fluffy basmati rice or naan.

Want to experience a true gourmet curry? Book a table at Essence by Atul Kochhar and enjoy the masterful flavours of Indian fine dining right in The Pantiles!

Recipe 2: Indulgent Chocolate Orange Pudding (Inspired by Hattons)

Winter wouldn’t be complete without a decadent dessert, and Hattons is the place to visit for seasonal cakes and pastries! This rich, gooey chocolate orange pudding is inspired by their love for indulgent flavours.

Ingredients

200g dark chocolate

100g butter

150g sugar

2 eggs

100g plain flour

Zest of 1 orange

1 tbsp orange juice

½ tsp cinnamon

A pinch of salt

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together, then mix in sugar.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Fold in the flour, orange zest, juice, cinnamon and salt.
  5. Pour into the dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until gooey in the middle.
  6. Serve warm with cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Want to enjoy a professional version? Head to Hattons for freshly baked treats, artisan coffee and a perfect winter café experience.

Recipe 3: The Ultimate Winter Casserole (Inspired by Trevor Mottram)

A one-pot winter casserole is a must for easy, warming meals. Using quality kitchen tools from Trevor Mottram, this dish is effortless yet packed with flavour.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, chopped

1 parsnip, chopped

200g mushrooms, sliced

1 can chopped tomatoes

500ml vegetable stock

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp thyme

Salt & pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a cast iron casserole dish from Trevor Mottram, heat oil and sauté onions and garlic.
  2. Add carrots, parsnips and mushrooms, cooking until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in tomatoes and vegetable stock, then add rosemary and thyme.
  4. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  5. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

In need of other kitchen essentials? Visit Trevor Mottram for the best cookware, utensils and everything you need to create cosy dishes at home this winter.

Whether you’re cooking a comforting meal at home or indulging in a seasonal dish from a local eatery, The Pantiles has everything you need for a warm and delicious winter!

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