Video: How to Make Shakshuka

Video: How to Make Shakshuka

This one-pot dish originated in Tunisia and is a great way to use up your end of season peppers and tomatoes In this video the Kitchen Garden team take you through how to prepare a delicious and warming meal for a cold autumnal day. The following recipe for Shakshuka will serve four people, take ten minutes to prepare and thirty…
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…
Fig Bruschetta

Fig Bruschetta

Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes     |     Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp runny honey • A few sprigs of oregano 1. Brush the bread…
Roasted Tomato & Coconut Soup

Roasted Tomato & Coconut Soup

This is a lovely vegan soup that is sweet and tangy with home-grown tomatoes and deliciously creamy from the coconut milk.  SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 20 minutes     |     Cooking time: 45 minutes • 400g (14oz) tomatoes, halved • Olive oil to drizzle • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 thumb-size piece of ginger, grated • 3…
Mini Tomato Frittatas

Mini Tomato Frittatas

These colourful frittatas can be made ahead and served at a picnic, or serve straight out of the oven with a salad for lunch or brunch.  SERVES 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 20 minutes • 4 organic eggs • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved • ½ red pepper, finely diced • ½ red onion,…
Baked Fennel Fish

Baked Fennel Fish

A zesty and flavourful dish that is both easy to prepare and impressive to look at. SERVES 4 Preperation time: 15 minutes     |     Cooking time: 35 minutes     |     Total time: 50 minutes • 750g (1lb 10oz) potatoes, thinly sliced • 2 red onions, peeled and sliced • 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and…
Plum & Almond Cake

Plum & Almond Cake

A simple cake to prepare as a teatime treat, and the halved plums ensure everybody gets a fruity slice. There’s so much coming through in the garden now that the kitchen is the place to be with all that fresh fruit and veg to enjoy. This month Anna Pettigrew selects fennel, plum and raspberry to tantalise our summer tastebuds. Preparation…
Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Lentil Stuffed Peppers

A quick and easy stuffed pepper recipe, perfect to serve at a barbecue. SERVES 6 • 200g (7oz) red or green lentils • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • A handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped • 125ml (4½fl oz) vegetable stock •…
Fresh Strawberry & Lime Mousse

Fresh Strawberry & Lime Mousse

A light dessert perfect for a summer’s day in the garden and great for kids to help with too. SERVES 8 • 400g (14oz) strawberries • ½ lime, juice of • 250g (9oz) marshmallows • 400ml (14fl oz) double cream 1. Roughly chop the strawberries and put them in a saucepan together with the lime juice, and stir over a…
Roasted Lemon Asparagus

Roasted Lemon Asparagus

A healthy and easy side dish of fresh asparagus, perfect to serve alongside many main courses. SERVES 4 • 1 bunch of asparagus • 1 lemon, sliced • 1 tbsp olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 6. 2. Prep asparagus shoots, and arrange them together with the lemon slices on a lined…
Courgette & Lemon Cake

Courgette & Lemon Cake

I really enjoy making courgette cake as it’s quick and easy. Great for making if expecting guests! SERVES 6-8 • 150ml (5fl oz) organic sunflower oil, plus extra to grease • 250g (9oz) self-raising flour • 3 large eggs • 175g (6oz) unrefined granulated sugar • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda • 2 medium courgettes or 250g (9oz), grated •…
Courgette & Spelt Bread Rolls

Courgette & Spelt Bread Rolls

Delicious, flavourful bread that doesn’t go dry quickly due to the moist courgettes. MAKES 6 • 1 tsp easy bake yeast • 400g (14oz) organic strong flour • 100g (3½oz) organic spelt flour • 1 tsp salt • 130g (4½oz) courgettes, grated • 350ml (12fl oz) lukewarm water • 1 egg, beaten • A handful of pumpkin seeds 1. In…
Egg-Free Chocolate Cherry Mousse

Egg-Free Chocolate Cherry Mousse

A quick and simple dessert that is sure to please a crowd.  SERVES6-8 • 50ml (2fl oz) water • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar • 200 grams (7oz) chocolate, coarsely chopped • ½ tablespoon dark rum, brandy, or liquor of your choice (optional) • 250ml double cream 1. Place chocolate in a large bowl. 2. In a medium saucepan, boil water…