Recipe Ideas With Isabella’s Preserves

An award-winning and popular brand, Isabella’s Preserves is based in rural Aberdeenshire and offers a delicious selection of homemade relishes, jams and marmalades. All made with the finest Scottish produce, the brand offers a range to please the whole family. So if you’re wondering how you can enjoy these savoury treats, take a look at these brilliant recipe ideas from Isabella’s Preserves.

Hot Banana Chicken (Serves 4)

• 3 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 275ml (½ pint) chicken stock
• 1 x 200g jar of Isabella’s Hot Banana Chutney
• 200ml of coconut milk (½ a 400ml tin)
• Oil for frying

1. Heat a small amount of oil in a large frying pan.
2. Stir fry the chicken in the oil until cooked.
3. Pour the chicken stock into the frying pan and simmer over a medium heat until the stock has reduced by a third.
4. Add the jar of Hot Banana Chutney to the pan and stir.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring back to a gentle simmer.
6. Check for seasoning and serve.

Try Isabella’s Hot Banana Chutney with rice, naan bread, cheese, in a baked potato, in a baguette or even with fish and chips!

Image: Isabella's Preserves Hot Banana Chutney 200g

Medallions Of Venison With Damson Jelly & Gin Sauce (Serves 4)

• 4 venison fillets
• 75g (3oz) butter
• 3 Tblsp Isabella’s Damson Jelly with Gin
• 284ml (½ pint) beef stock
• 140ml (¼ pint) red wine

1. Melt butter in a large frying pan until hot.
2. Fry the venison fillets for 2-3 minutes on both sides.
3. Remove the venison from the pan and keep warm.
4. Add the stock and red wine to the frying pan, reduce the heat and cook the liquid until reduced by half.
5. Add the Isabella’s Damson Jelly with Gin and stir to dissolve.
6. Season the sauce to taste and return the venison to the pan to coat in the sauce.
7. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and fine green beans.

This delicious sauce can also be served with pate, cold pork, game pie or a creamy brie.

Image: Isabella's Preserves Damson Jelly With Gin

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Recipes courtesy of www.isabellaspreserves.co.uk.