Emma's three broc pot

Emma’s three broc pot

Try this recipe for deputy editor Emma’s simple but tasty dish using home-grown broccoli fresh from the plot This is a delicious one pot broccoli pasta dish using three different types of broccoli. One is the very seasonal purple sprouting broccoli, the fast growing calabrese and the even faster growing broccoli raab or Cima di rapa. The latter has yellow…
BEET BURGER

BEET BURGER

Crispy on the outside, yummy and smoky flavoured on the inside, this recipe has everything you want from a burger.  Serve it with potato wedges or a big salad for a lighter meal. MAKES 6 PATTIES Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 large beetroots (about 350g/12oz) • 1 large onion • 100g/3oz green lentils, cooked…
WATERCRESS & RED PEPPER RISOTTO

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 • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 400g/1lb risotto rice • 150ml/5fl oz vegetarian dry white wine…
SPRING ONION MACARONI CHEESE

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, trimmed and finely sliced • 600ml/1 pint milk • 250g/9oz grated extra-mature Cheddar • 50g/2oz grated Parmesan • 1½ tbsp…
Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls

Surprisingly quick to make, these stuffed cabbage parcels can be made with endless filling combinations.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1 onion • 400g/14oz turkey mince • 200g/7oz mushrooms • 4 cloves of garlic • 25 g/1oz walnuts • 50 g/2oz feta cheese • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a drizzle extra • 8…
Breakfast eggs with spinach

Breakfast eggs with spinach

Set yourself up for a good start with this filling and nutritious breakfast of perpetual spinach and eggs. SERVES 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 2 large potatoes • 1 large handful of perpetual spinach, washed and chopped • 1 onion, chopped • 2 eggs • 1 tsp jalapeños • Salt and pepper • 50g/2oz cheddar,…
Parsnip & Coconut Cake

Parsnip & Coconut Cake

This deceptively light bake is a delicious use of winter parsnips, and makes a great alternative to the traditional Christmas cake. SERVES 8-10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • 175ml/6fl oz oil, plus extra for greasing • 3 large eggs • 170g/6oz sugar • 280g/10oz self-raising flour • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp bicarb •…
Parsnip Bread Pudding

Parsnip Bread Pudding

Though bread pudding is typically a dessert, try this savoury take with buttery roasted parsnips.  This dish makes an excellent side dish or a great main for vegetarians at Christmas dinner. SERVES 8-10 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • 175ml/6fl oz oil, plus extra for greasing • 3 large eggs • 170g/6oz sugar • 280g/10oz self-raising flour…
Herb Stuffed Pastry Crown

Herb Stuffed Pastry Crown

This pastry crown makes an impressive centrepiece for the Christmas table, and is perfect for sharing with friends SERVES 6 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 1 x ready rolled puff pastry • 3 tomatoes, sliced • 1 courgette sliced • 3 tbsp pesto • 100g/3½oz grated mozzarella • A handful of mixed herbs, chopped • 1…
Sweet Pickled Beetroot

Sweet Pickled Beetroot

Preserve your own home-grown beetroot in a sweet and spiced vinegar, and enjoy in the coming months with salads and cheese. MAKES 4 JARS Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1.5kg fresh beetroot • 1 cinnamon stick • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns • ½ tsp whole cloves • 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds • 1 tsp…
Butternut Squash Lasange

Butternut Squash Lasange

Creamy, sweet and savoury, this is a comfort food that will warm you up on a cold winter night. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 large butternut squash • 1 tsp sea salt • Large knob of butter • A large bunch of sage • 3 cloves of garlic,…