Steve Ott
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Spring soon to be announced in Cornwall as champion Magnolias bloom
Six beautiful Magnolia trees in Cornwall are set to herald the start of the nation’s long-awaited Spring. Blooms on the South West Peninsular start appearing a lot earlier than the rest of the UK mainland thanks to the warmer climate.…
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‘Spring is on the way; you can smell it’, say National Trust Gardeners
12th annual Valentine’s Flower Count National Trust garden teams in the south west [1] have conducted their annual flower count for Valentine’s Day and although spring seems to be on the way, just as we would expect, what is noticeable…
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SALMON & WATERCRESS SPELT TART
A lovely centrepiece for the dinner table, showcasing seasonal watercress and wild salmon. SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour FOR THE SPELT PASTRY: • 200g/7oz spelt flour • Pinch of salt • 100g/3½oz unsalted butter,…
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WATERCRESS & RED PEPPER RISOTTO
A bright and fresh dish using vibrant watercress and red peppers. Risotto is surprisingly simple to make, but the secret is to keep stirring SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil •…
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SPRING ONION MACARONI CHEESE
A slightly fancier take on yummy macaroni cheese, with spinach, tomatoes and seasonal spring onions. SERVES6 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes • 350g/12oz macaroni • 50g/2oz butter • 50g/2oz plain flour • 1 bunch spring onions,…
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POTATO & CHANA DAL CURRY
I almost always add a few potatoes to my curries. I like the extra bite they add, and they’re also satisfyingly filling. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1½ tsp Madras powder • 1½…
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VIDEO: Potato & Kale Hash
There’s making a hash of it and making a hash. This month, the Three Mudketeers opted for the latter. Digging into Steve’s culinary repertoire, this month the team make a potato and kale hash, straight from the plot to the…
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HARISSA CHICKEN & SPRING ONION STUFFED POTATO SKINS
Spicy and delicious, this dish is great for a mid-week dinner served with a green salad. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes • 4 sweet potatoes, washed • 2 small chicken breasts • 1…
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POTATO & EGG SALAD
The secret to a good potato salad is seasoning the potatoes while they are still warm. SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 800g/1¾lb potatoes • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar • 2 celery stalks,…
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Bean sprout and sweet corn soup
This is a recipe that I use throughout spring and summer, adapting it to what’s in season: sprouting broccoli, asparagus, mangetout, French beans… Until then, here’s a winter version using bean sprouts, which you can harvest from your window-sill within…
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Weeds still on offer
An essential go-to reference for any organic – or would-be organic – gardener. The excellent new edition of John Walker’s Weeds: An Organic, Earth-Friendly Guide to their Identification, Use and Control, which was featured in the January issue (read an…
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Front garden research needs your help
How does the trend from green to grey affect our health and well-being? We’re increasingly aware of the effect that green spaces have on our physical and mental well-being, and there’s also been much recent publicity about the alarming rate…
