SPICY PAKORA WITH CORIANDER

SPICY PAKORA WITH CORIANDER

Enjoy as a starter or as a snack, pakoras are a perfect partner for your freshly grown coriander. Put in plenty to balance out the flavours. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes • 100g/3oz gram flour, sieved • ½ tsp baking powder • 1 large onion, sliced • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and grated •…
VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER

VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER

Coriander is one of the most flavoursome of herbs and this month Anna Pettigrew adds plenty to her chilli and pakora dishes.  A real taste sensation, this veggie chilli is easy to prepare and great for mid-week dinners. Add plenty of coriander, it really makes the dish. Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes SERVES 4 • 150g/5oz…
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…
WARM CARROTS WITH CUMIN & PARSLEY

WARM CARROTS WITH CUMIN & PARSLEY

A vibrant dish with contrasting orange and green. Its sweet and crunchy textures go perfectly as a side dish, or part of a salad table.  SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 4 large carrots • 1 clove of garlic, crushed • 1 tsp cumin • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil • 1 tbsp sesame…
SPANISH EGGS WITH PARSLEY & CHORIZO

SPANISH EGGS WITH PARSLEY & CHORIZO

Bursting at the seams with colour and flavour, this Spanish egg and chorizo dish is great served for lunch or dinner. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 4 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 1 garlic clove, chopped • 1½ tsp hot smoked paprika • 1 tin chopped tomatoes • 1 tsp…
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…
POTATO & CHANA DAL CURRY

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 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp curry powder • 1 tsp cumin seeds, ground in a mortar • 5 cardamom pods…
SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD

SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Salads aren’t just for summer, you can get very creative experimenting with your winter veg too.  This warm fragrant salad of cauliflower takes its inspiration from Sicily, and is lovely served for lunch or as a side dish. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: I hour 30 minutes • 1 medium cauliflower • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil,…
Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower

Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower

This aromatic vegetarian Thai green curry features this season’s best cauliflower. Full of flavour and simple enough for weeknight dinners. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 200g/8oz tofu, cubed • 1 medium onion, diced • 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 3 tbsp Thai green curry paste • 1…
Roast Garlic, Mushroom & Nut Pate

Roast Garlic, Mushroom & Nut Pate

This vegan pâté is sure to take your fancy, and is a speedy dish to prepare. It’s delicious on hot toast or crackers. SERVES4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 250g/9oz organic chestnut mushrooms, chopped roughly • 60g/2oz unsalted mixed nuts, such as walnuts or hazelnuts • 1 whole garlic • 1 tbsp olive oil • ½…