Our grandmother Ivy was a talented cook, both in the dairy and over her trusty Aga stove at home. Visit here for our regularly updated selection of recipes, inspired by her, that bring out the best in our cheese and butter.
Grape Crumble Cake Aromatic rosemary is stirred through the cake batter which adds a piney deliciousness to the cake. Serve with cream or ice cream (or both)
Flavoured Butters Ivy’s butter is rich and perfectly seasoned, elevate it even further with these three complementary recipes.
Miso-Laced Cauliflower Cheese There are few dishes more comforting than cauliflower cheese, and while it makes a great side dish to a roast, it’s also a fantastic mid-week dinner served with potatoes and dressed salad.
Ginger + Tahini Chocolate Fridge Cake Densely chocolatey and satisfying without even having to turn the oven on, this fridge cake comes together quickly and lasts for days.
Sherry Glazed Mushrooms on Toast Speedy, sophisticated and just as appropriate on a lazy Sunday morning as on cosy Friday evening.
Kale & Walnut Pasta with Crispy Butter Fried Sage This hale & hearty pasta is a perfect blustery day supper.
Melon, Cucumber & Mint Salad with Ivy’s Reserve Somerset Red CrispsThis salad makes the most of fragrant Summer melons, pairing them with savoury, nutty Ivy’s Somerset Reserve Red.
Fig & Earl Grey Upside Down Cake The delicate bergamot flavour of Earl Grey tea complements the jammy sweetness of ripe figs, which gleam with a slick of caramel.
Brown Butter Cherry Pie Impress your guests with this indulgent cherry pie made using our creamy salted butter.
Minted Strawberries with Black Pepper Shortbread Black Pepper and Strawberries may not seem like an obvious flavour pairing, but the gentle fragrant heat from the pepper complements the juicy brightness of the tomatoes perfectly.
Charred Broccoli with Anchovy Sauce and Shaved Cheddar Creamy anchovy sauce, crispy breadcrumbs and intriguingly complex Ivy’s Reserve Vintage Cheddar transform humble broccoli into a totally addictive vegetable.
Asparagus and Cheddar Tart with Nutty Cheddar Pastry Asparagus and Cheddar Tart with Nutty Cheddar Pastry

Ivy’s Reserve was created by our grandmother, a pioneer cheesemaker, talented cook, countrywoman and nature-lover. A century later, her Cheddar and butter have won countless awards and are now enjoyed around the world.
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