5 East Yorkshire Dishes to Try in Your Holiday Home Kitchen at Spring Willows
5 East Yorkshire Dishes to Try in Your Holiday Home Kitchen at Spring Willows
Nestled in the peaceful countryside near Scarborough, Spring Willows Boutique Holiday Park offers a perfect base for exploring the food heritage of East and North Yorkshire. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet weekend or a family getaway, why not bring the taste of Yorkshire into your holiday home kitchen?
Here are five delicious local dishes you can try cooking during your stay – all inspired by the region’s coastline, farmland, and timeless traditions.
1. Scarborough Woof with Herby Butter
A lesser-known local delicacy, Scarborough woof (also known as wolf fish) is a meaty white fish found off the Yorkshire coast. Mild in flavour and firm in texture, it’s perfect for pan-frying or baking.
How to make it: Cook fillets in butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley for a simple, elegant dinner. Serve with new potatoes and seasonal greens from a local farm shop.
2. Bridlington Crab Linguine
Bridlington is renowned for its freshly landed shellfish, especially sweet, tender crab. Buying it dressed makes prep easy, and it’s a superb ingredient for a light, coastal-inspired meal.
How to make it: Toss crab meat with olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and a pinch of chilli through linguine or tagliatelle. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to pull off.
3. Yorkshire Parkin
This sticky, spiced oat cake has been a Yorkshire favourite for centuries, and it’s the perfect bake for a cosy evening in your lodge.
How to make it: Made with oatmeal, black treacle, golden syrup, and ginger, parkin improves after a day or two when it becomes extra moist and rich. Bake a tray and enjoy with a cuppa while admiring the Wolds views.
4. Wensleydale Cheese and Leek Tart
Wensleydale isn’t just from the Dales – it’s widely loved across Yorkshire and pairs beautifully with local vegetables.
How to make it: Whisk eggs, cream, sautéed leeks, and chunks of Wensleydale into a shortcrust pastry case and bake until golden. Serve warm with a simple salad for a satisfying lunch.
5. Whitby Kippers and Eggs
Start your day with a nod to the region’s seafaring roots. Whitby kippers (cold-smoked herring) are traditionally cured and full of deep, smoky flavour.
How to make it: Warm the kippers gently under the grill or in a pan of hot water and serve with poached eggs on toast for a hearty Yorkshire breakfast.
Where to Find Ingredients
You don’t need to go far! Stock up at:
- Redcliffe Farm Shop (Lebberston) – just a 10-minute drive
- Scarborough Market Hall – fresh seafood and local produce
- Let It Brie, Scarborough – a charming cheese shop and bistro known for its extensive cheese selection
Cook in Comfort at Spring Willows
With fully equipped kitchens in every holiday home, Spring Willows makes it easy to enjoy proper Yorkshire fare in comfort. Whether you’re baking or boiling, frying or feasting, you’ve got everything you need for a true taste of East Yorkshire.
Enjoy your stay and bon appétit!
