Hanging veg gardens

It is possible to grow an increasing range of tasty vegetables and herbs in hanging baskets, here are some top tips to get you started. Edible crops for baskets Tomatoes –the trailing bush types. Dwarf French beans. Lettuce. Salad leaves such as rocket, mizuna and corn salad. Nasturtiums for colour but are edible too. Herbs including parsley, chives, basil, mint,…
Mudketeers diary-Aug 16th 2018

Mudketeers diary-Aug 16th 2018

Sungold sensation I love this time of year when my ‘Sungold’ tomatoes are ripening. I have just gone outside and harvested some of these sweet orange cherry tomatoes. They went into the pan already warmed by the sun. To this I added a bit of butter, crushed clove of garlic, a sprinkle of chilli seeds, a chopped mushroom and some…
BBQ'D SWEET CHERRY

BBQ’D SWEET CHERRY

Nothing beats a home-grown tomato, right? Celebrate your harvest with these lovely BBQ’d cherry tomato skewers served on sour dough bread. MAKES 10-12 SKEWERS Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 400g/1lb of cherry tomatoes • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or dark soya sauce • 2 cloves of garlic, minced • Sea…
SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH RED ONION

SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH RED ONION

Mediterranean orzo pasta is great in salads, and this Greek-inspired salad is great served at your next BBQ. SERVES 6-8 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 450g/1lb orzo pasta • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced • 200g/7oz feta cheese, cubed • 200g/7oz black olives, sliced • 400g/14oz tomatoes, halved • 2 small red onions, finely…
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…
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…
Carrot & Turkey Bolognese

Carrot & Turkey Bolognese

This pasta dish is packed with delicious and healthy ingredients. Green lentils, chickpeas and lean turkey, great for a filling family dish. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • 1 pack spaghetti • 8 tomatoes • 1 aubergine, diced • 2 cloves garlic • Olive oil for drizzling • 1 onion, finely chopped • 400g (14oz)…
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…
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 •…
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…