PAULA’S KITCHEN

We Saxbys love food. It has been a large part of our lives in many different ways. Mum was the inspiration behind this, whipping up a table laden with delicious dishes at a moment’s notice. She had to be able to do this, because our Father was so good at last minute invitations.

“Never knowingly under catered” is the family motto, and one that I like to think we three offspring have carried forward. Our doors are open to all of you, so whether you are passing through Walton on the Wolds, La Garde Freinet or Arrowtown, you will find a good meal and a friendly welcome.

In fact if you sit down at a table with more than one Saxby present, the chances are that the conversation will quickly turn to, not just the next meal, but probably two meals ahead. God forbid there be a gap in the constant pursuit of good food!

A good example of our need to talk about food, is that when Jo, in NZ, got up the morning that we finished writing this book, there were 26 comments on our extended family WhatsApp group, that had been written while she slept. 17 of them were in regards to what constitutes the perfect cucumber sandwich, which obviously turned to 18 once she got to have her say.

Many of these recipes are things that Mum cooked over and over again for family and friends, due to their continued popularity. Others are dishes that have been added to the family repertoire more recently, but are no less loved for it.

We hope that you will try a few of them, or more if you like, and remember the times that you spent with our parents.

Rebecca, Joanna & Oliver

Download the complete PAULA’S KITCHEN COOK BOOK here.

Or you can download individual recipes from the Paula’s Kitchen cook book here.

Jo’s Hot Olives
Honey & Mustard Sausages
Delia’s Roast Peppers
Crab Ramekins
French Dressing
Avocado Vinaigrette
Gambas à la Saxby
Figs with Parma Ham & Blue Cheese
Smoked Haddock Mousse
Gravlax
Tomato Tart
Coronation Chicken
Minty Lamb & Apricot Tagine
Chilli Con Carne
Lasagne and Garlic Bread
Roast Pheasant with Fennel and Apple
Chicken in a Lemon Tarragon Dressing
St. Tropez Chicken
Delia’s Fish Pie with Rosti Caper Topping
Luxurious Layered Salmon
Salad Nicoise
Aubergine with Red Onion Salad
Egg Mayonnaise
Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Potatoes O’Brien
Plastic Potatoes (so much nicer than they sound)
Hazelnut Meringue with Raspberries
White Chocolate and Red Fruit Trifle
Papa’s Rice Pudding
Saxby Trifle
Grape Brulée
Rhubarb and Frangipane Tart
Bread & Butter Pudding
Apricot Clafoutis
Oranges in Grand Marnier
Cyprus Pudding
Orange Souffle
Pig Food aka Millionaire’s Shortbread
Carrot Cake
Banana and Chocolate Cake
Christmas Mince Pies with a marzipan centre
The Best Ever Christmas Cake