Rhubarb and Spelt Upside Down Cake

Most gardeners will be well-acquainted with summery wild rhubarb, but pretty pink forced rhubarb is in season and perfect for winter baking In the UK, rhubarb celebrates two seasons. In summer, the sturdy, leafy and wild variety blooms; to the delight and, occasionally, despair of growers and gardeners. Wild rhubarb has a tendency to establish itself and rather take over…
Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Bitter Lemon No-Bake Cheesecake

Why not try to quick and easy no-bake cheesecake – a firm favourite in the KG office! Ingredients (Recipe serves 8) Base: 500g Digestive biscuits 250g Butter Filling: 2 Lemons 250g Mascarpone 250g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 250g Greek Yoghurt 100g Icing Sugar Equipment Pan Large cake tin Wooden spoon Mixing bowl Hand whisk Zester/grater Citrus press/juicer Jug Spatula Method Turn…
Rocket & Chickpea Salad

Rocket & Chickpea Salad

A fresh and flavourful salad that is both colourful and filling. SERVES3-4 • 400g tin of chickpeas • 3-4 handfuls rocket • 100g (3½oz) feta, roughly chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 1 small red onion, finely chopped • ½ lemon, juice of • 1 handful basil leaves, torn • 1 tsp oregano • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1…
Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

Rhubarb & Buttermilk Scones

These light delicious scones are great served still warm. MAKES8 • 175g (6oz) self-raising flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 50g (1oz) butter • 50g (2oz) sugar • 1 stick rhubarb, cut into 1cm pieces. • 125g (4oz) oats • 150g (5fl oz) butter milk • 1 egg 1. Preheat oven to 220C/200 fan/gas 6 2. Sift flour and…
Spring Onion Frittata

Spring Onion Frittata

Frittatas are a firm favourite in my household. You can put practically any seasonal garden produce into the recipe! SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb 2oz) new potatoes, cooked and sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 handful spring onion, finely sliced • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped • 2 tbsp mint, roughly chopped • 2 tbsp parsley, roughly chopped…
Prawn & Spring Onion Chow Mein

Prawn & Spring Onion Chow Mein

Have an oriental-inspired dinner with this fragrant and colourful noodle dish. SERVES 4 • 3 nests fine egg noodles • 1 small bunch spring onions • 100g (3½oz) bean sprouts • 140g (5oz) broccoli, chopped into small florets • 140g (5oz) baby corn, halved • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil • 1 red bell pepper, sliced • ½…
Rocket Falafel

Rocket Falafel

Make your own falafel with this easy recipe; serve warm with flat bread and mixed salad. SERVES 4 • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 2-3 garlic cloves • 1 big handful of rocket • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 2 tbsp plain flour • 1 small onion, roughly chopped • 1 tsp salt…
Tangy Mango & Parsley Salsa

Tangy Mango & Parsley Salsa

A fresh mango salsa is a great pre-dinner snack or party food. SERVES 4 AS A SNACK • 1 large mango, peeled and chopped • 1 red pepper, finely chopped • ½ red onion, finely chopped • 1 tsp chopped jalapeño peppers from a jar • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped • 1 tbsp coriander, chopped • 2 tbsp fresh lime…
New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

New Potato & Cherry Tomato Bake

A hearty and delicious bake which is easy to assemble. SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb) new potatoes • 300g (10oz) cherry tomatoes • A few knobs of butter, plus extra for greasing • 4-5 thyme sprigs • 100g (3½oz) Gruyère, grated • 100g (3½oz) Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated • 250ml (9fl oz) pot double cream • 200ml (7fl oz)…
Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

Easy Garlic & Basil Pesto

It’s always a great idea to have a pesto recipe on hand should you need to whip up a tasty pasta dish in a hurry. MAKES1SMALLJAR • 50g (2oz) basil • 30g (1oz) pine nuts, toasted • 30g (1oz) parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, freshly grated • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 85ml (3fl oz) olive oil • ½…