Don’t diminish the power of this versatile staple. Carrots are good raw, lightly cooked or slowly cooked – it’s actually quite difficult to overcook carrots. They used to be Summer vegetables…
Recipes
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In season in the UK from September to March this beautiful dark green cabbage looks lovely in its raw state but retains that look even after cooking, and even after…
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These are easy to make and are good with all kinds of cheeses. Make some Spiced Pear Chutney too if you are looking to add another dimension to a cheeseboard.…
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It’s important to get the crackling absolutely crisp on high heat at the start of cooking, and it will stay that way when you reduce the heat and let the…
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For 4-6 4 large Bramley Cooking Apples 3 tbsp granulated or caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick The seeds from 10 cardamom pods (crush the pods gently with a rolling pin…
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These can be prepared ready for roasting up to one day before you need them. For 4-6 6 medium potatoes (King Edward or Maris Piper would be good) peeled and…
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Given that most places to stay in the area are self-catering holiday homes it is a massive plus that there is so much good local food easily available and so…
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This yellow grain flour is a type of cornmeal made from ground maize. It can be used for savoury dishes as shown here, but it can be used as a…
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With their delicate flavour and distinct apricot aroma, these are an attractive mushroom to choose. Make the most of them in the UK from late September to late December. Unless…
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A practical use for the current abundance of pears – this chutney is good as a side dish with curries as well as with cheeses and cold meats. Makes a…