Skip to content
Spiced toffee apple cake
Indulge in a slice of this tasty spiced toffee apple cake | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Recipes

Choose from a mouth-watering selection of recipes to make and share at home. From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes, find inspiration for your next meal.

Cakes, bakes and desserts

Blackberry and pistachio cake with a slice removed and on a small plate
Recipe
Recipe

Pistachio and blackberry cake 

Light, delicately flavoured and incredibly moreish, this pistachio and blackberry cake is guaranteed to impress your friends and family whatever the occasion.

A close up view of a scone served on a plate with a generous helping of jam and cream
Recipe
Recipe

Fruit scones 

Learn how to make a traditional fruit scone with this recipe, best enjoyed with spoonfuls of jam and clotted cream.

Spiced toffee apple cake
Recipe
Recipe

Spiced toffee apple cake 

Treat yourself to a fresh, tangy apple cake, smothered with a delightfully sticky toffee sauce.

Baked treacle tart in a fluted tin, a few triangle slices cut out
Recipe
Recipe

Treacle tart 

Try this tasty, rich and easy recipe for a British classic. It makes a lovely comforting pudding or an afternoon tea treat to indulge in with your family and friends.

Soups, stews and curries

Butternut squash and roasted red pepper soup in a bowl with a slice of sourdough bread
Recipe
Recipe

Butternut squash, red pepper and chilli soup 

Rich, sweet butternut with a spicy twist, this comforting soup makes a great autumnal lunch when served with hunks of sourdough bread.

Lamb hotpot, fresh out of the oven
Recipe
Recipe

Lamb hotpot 

Enjoy this hearty and warming lamb hotpot recipe, packed with tender lamb and vegetables, to help brighten up a winter evening for the whole family.

A bowl of leek and potato soup, topped with a sage leaf and oil, with a chunk of brown bread and a spoon on the plate beside it
Recipe
Recipe

Beningbrough leek and potato soup 

This leek and potato soup from Beningbrough in Yorkshire puts a modern spin on a comforting classic. Try using a drizzle of rapeseed oil flavoured with fresh sage leaves for maximum flavour.

Sweetcorn and ham chowder in a saucepan ready to be served
Recipe
Recipe

Sweetcorn and ham chowder 

Enjoy this creamy soup filled with juicy sweetcorn and tasty ham, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a warming dinner starter.

Pies and savoury treats

Cheese scones in a baking tray
Recipe
Recipe

Cheese scones 

Try our cheese scone recipe and bake a batch of delicious savoury treats – perfect to serve on their own, slathered with butter or alongside a hearty bowl of soup.

Pumpkin, Chard, Feta and Almond Crumble
Recipe
Recipe

Pumpkin, chard, feta and almond crumble 

This satisfying, pumpkin and feta crumble recipe works equally well as a hearty side or a standalone dish.

A baking tray with 8 freshly baked sausage rolls
Recipe
Recipe

Pork sausage rolls 

If you fancy making your own sausage rolls, give our easy to follow recipe a try. With crisp and flaky pastry and tasty meaty filling, they're perfect for party picks or picnic snacks.

Cooked mini quiches on a wooden chopping board
Recipe
Recipe

Pea, mint and broad bean quiches 

Put a refreshing twist on your menu with these delicious mini quiches, perfect for light snacking or paired with a refreshing salad in the warmer months.

Vegetarian and vegan recipes

Triangular cheesy scones cover a white casserole dish full of cooked vegetables, on a blue background, with a yellow napkin alongside
Recipe
Recipe

Autumn vegetarian cobbler 

A warming dish packed with seasonal vegetables, and finished with a cheesy scone topping. And it's easy to make it vegan too.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem'
Recipe
Recipe

Vegan 'creem' tea 

These vegan scones and clotted 'creem' are quick to whip up for a tasty afternoon treat.

Pea and mint scotch eggs, cut in half on a plate
Recipe
Recipe

Pea and mint Scotch eggs 

A vegetarian take on an old classic, these pea and mint Scotch eggs are a tasty lunch with a salad, or a handy snack on the go.

National Trust Vegetable Tagine
Recipe
Recipe

Vegetable tagine 

Keep warm with this hearty vegan tagine with a hint of chilli heat. A filling lunch or a satisfying dinner with crusty bread.

Family-friendly recipes

Freshly cooked cottage pie in a square dish
Recipe
Recipe

Cottage pie 

Treat the family this winter to this comforting classic cottage pie. Layered with beef mince and fluffy, buttery mash, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Dish of baked cauliflower gratin with a spoon
Recipe
Recipe

Cauliflower cheese gratin 

Tempt your taste buds with this cheesy classic, combining delicious cheddar and stilton. It's perfect for an indulgent lunch or warming dinner.

A green casserole dish full of Spanish baked rice with leek, bacon and chickpeas, with a spoon in it, on a wooden table
Recipe
Recipe

Spanish baked rice with leek, bacon and chickpeas 

This easy one-pot recipe for Spanish baked rice, packed with leek, bacon and chickpeas, makes a hearty meal for the whole family to enjoy.

A flapjack on a plate made using a recipe from our Cookbook
Recipe
Recipe

Flapjacks 

Treat yourself to these tasty flapjacks, with whole oats and syrup making an energy-boosting snack or afternoon treat.

Salads and light bite recipes

Stack of cooked beetroot fritters on a chopping board
Recipe
Recipe

Beetroot, carrot and spring onion fritter 

Packed full of nutrients and naturally sweet, these earthy and crispy fritters are great on their own or with a fresh salad for a delicious meal.

Scrambled egg with tomato and spinach on sourdough toast, on a plate with a knife and fork
Recipe
Recipe

Scrambled eggs, tomato and spinach on sourdough 

This scrambled egg recipe with a twist is perfect for early risers or mid-morning brunch lovers. The fresh tomatoes and spinach elevate a classic breakfast dish.

Broccoli and cheese filo parcel
Recipe
Recipe

Broccoli and cheese filo parcel 

Make this creamy mix of sour, salty cheese and fresh broccoli in crispy pastry – a tasty treat for any time of the day.

A tray full of freshly baked cheese and bacon twists
Recipe
Recipe

Cheese and bacon twists 

These easy twists of crisp pastry wrapped around tasty bacon and cheese are perfect warm or cold, whether for lunch with a side salad, for a picnic or just a cheeky daytime snack.

Staff and volunteer showing plates to visitors at Knole, Kent

Start your journey of discovery

Delve into history, get tips from our experts, learn a new skill and go behind the scenes of your favourite places.