Quick bites Archives - Farrington Oils

We’ve combined all the flavours of falafel in this great salad, but without the faff of making actual falafel! The result is a type of deconstructed dish that’s layered with flavour and beautiful clashing textures that are a joy to eat. Cooked quickly and easily in the air fryer (or roasted in the oven), we combine chickpeas with onions, garlic and spices, our Mellow Yellow Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil working its magic to bring everything together in one delicious mixture.

Served on a bed of salad leaves with refreshing pickled red cabbage and onion slaw, a topping of creamy whipped feta finishes things off perfectly. Enjoy as a BBQ side or tasty mid-week meal.

Tin loaves are perfect for all of those family favourites like sandwiches, toasties and peanut butter on toast! Our sourdough recipe combines strong white bread flour with wholegrain flour to bring in extra fibre, with a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. A good glug of our Mellow Yellow cold pressed rapeseed oil helps to tenderise the loaf, resulting in a lovely soft interior and gorgeous golden crust.

We’ve used a variety of seeds in our recipe here, but you can experiment with different toppings to see what you enjoy most. If you don’t have a sourdough starter, switch to a half sachet of instant yeast, but be sure to keep an eye on gluten development! It’ll leaven the bread much quicker than sourdough so you’ll need to adjust the timings accordingly.

These pan fried Brussels sprouts by Owen at Food4Lovers are such a great celebration of the season and make a glorious main or side dish.

Spooned onto a bed of whipped feta with toasted pine nuts, pomegranate seeds and a hot garlicky Mellow Yellow dressing, it’s a triumph of a dish that’s cosy, comforting and absolutely delicious.

Ever wondered why those 6-week-old flatbreads in your cupboard are still going strong? It’s most likely because they are full of preservatives to keep them from going mouldy! We know quick solutions are necessary in today’s busy world so we’ve come up with a simple flatbread recipe that’s speedy to prepare and will reward you with a light, fluffy bread that’s full of flavour.

Made with 4 simple store-cupboard ingredients, these flatbreads pair perfectly with Mexican dishes, dips and our Roasted Baharat Cauliflower. Our cold pressed rapeseed oil works a little bit of magic here – bringing a delightful texture to the breads that’s a real joy to eat.

A brilliant recipe staple to keep in your back pocket!

This gloriously green soup by Emily on Toast is packed with leeks, broccoli and spinach with white beans to add creaminess, protein and fibre. Deliciously healthy and wholesome, it’s served with cheesy sourdough croutons for extra crunch.

You can batch cook the soup in advance and store in portions for a quick and easy gut-friendly lunch. It really is the perfect nourishing boost for the colder months.

These simple smashed potato canapes are so much joy to make over the festive period and make delightful party canapes. Our Mellow Yellow Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil works its magic to create a potato base that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a choice of delicious festive toppings to delight every guest.

We’ve opted for smoked salmon, cream cheese & dill, brie & cranberry, and pear, stilton & walnut. But you can try whatever toppings you fancy – it’ll be equally as delicious!

We have partnered up with Tilda rice for this vibrant and delicious chilli and salmon rice recipe. We’ve used Tilda Basmati rice and added peas, with spring onion and coriander bringing in a lovely freshness. The salmon steaks are poached in our delicious Ultimate Chilli Dressing and finished with zesty lime wedges and and extra drizzle of dressing.

This summer nectarine salad is bursting with colour and flavour with lemon pickled red onions, creamy mozzarella and a vibrant basil dressing, made with our Mellow Yellow Cold pressed Rapeseed Oil.

This recipe uses Mellow Yellow Rapeseed Oil which is low in saturated fat, high in Omega 3, and has a light buttery, nutty taste, perfect for salad dressings. Simply click here to find your nearest stockist.

We love food that makes seasonal ingredients the star of the show, like this 5 minute fig salad! Proving that you don’t need to slave over a hot stove to get a great meal on the table, it’s fresh, healthy, delicious and bursting with the flavours of summer.

Good quality ingredients make all the difference here. We suggest opting for the freshest figs you can find and pairing them with crisp green leaves and a really good mozzarella. A hearty drizzle of our Mellow Yellow Classic Vinaigrette to finish off brings everything together – enhancing those fabulous figs and adding a wonderful kick of background flavour.

Fluffy and bubbly with light, crispy edges – these homemade flatbreads are a wonderful weapon in your mid-week meal mastery and make a great base for all sorts of toppings. These delicious flat breads work brilliantly with our roasted red pepper hummus and can be served open or rolled up with salad and your choice of protein.

The key is to knead well for six minutes, using the heel of your palm to extend the dough and pull it back – building a strong gluten network that helps to achieve a light, fluffy texture. And by adding our Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil to the dough, we eliminate the need for oil in the pan – creating a lighter flatbread that really is a joy to cook and eat.