Anyone can cuddle but only the Welsh can Cwtch!

Published on 2022-01-25 / By Hammy@Trefeddian

Today we celebrate St Dwynwen's Day which is our version of Valentine’s Day a day dedicated to all things love!

St Dwynwen (Santes Dwynwen) was a fourth-century Welsh princess who wasn't very lucky when it came to love, and as a result decided to become a nun. In turn, she dedicated the rest of her life to helping others find love.

So why not celebrate St Dwynwen's Day with us and cook up this delicious and simple three course welsh menu with added affrodisaidd (aphrodisiac!) for you and your loved one.  

- The Menu -
To Start
Laverbread with Wholemeal Toast
Followed by
Welsh Lamb Cutlets with Herb and Garlic Sauce
To Finish
White Chocolate and Penderyn Pannacotta with Strawberry Compote

 

How to lovingly create your simple welsh menu…
- Starter -

Ingredients

Laverbread and Wholemeal Bread

Method

Laverbread is referred to as Welsh caviar, a delicious edible seaweed, found in most supermarkets or even online. Simply serve with Wholemeal Toast and a spoonful of love! 

- Main Course -

Ingredients

4 Welsh Lamb Cutlets

1 tbsp oil

2 crush arlic cloves

1 small sliced red onion

100g cream cheese

6 tbps milk

2 tbsp fresh basil and parsley, chopped

Method

Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the cutlets, garlic and onion and cook until golden brown on each  side

Once the cutlets are brown, reduce the heat and cook gently for a further 4-5 minutes

Remove the cutlets and keep warm 

Add the cream cheese and milk to the pan and stir together with the meat juices.  Heat through and add the basil and parsley.

Drizzle the creamy sauce over the cutlets and serve with seasonal vegetables and chunky chips

- Dessert -

Pannacotta

Ingredients 

250ml cream

125ml milk

50g White Chocolate

12g castor sugar

3 leaves gelatine soaked

2ml Penderyn Whisky

Strawberry Compote

Ingredients

50ml Water

75g Castor Sugar

150g Chopped Strawberries

Method

Place the cream and milk into a pan, heat until almost simmering

Add the white chocolate, sugar and Penderyn and stir until combined

Cool slightly and add the soaked gelatine

Place into 4-6 ramekin moulds and place in the fridge to set

Reduce the castor sugar and water to syrup and add the strawberries

Allow to cool

Turn the Pannacotta onto a place and lovingly top with the strawberry compote!

We're looking forward to trying out these wonderful Welsh dishes with our loved ones this evening and hope that you will give it a go!  Why not post pics of you and your beau on our Facebook or Instagram Pages, we'd love to see how you got on!