Winter is the perfect time to hunker down and batch up warming soups, stews, curries, bakes and casserole dishes. Plus, cooking in bulk is a great way to save time, money and energy in the kitchen, which can only be a good thing! Seasonal root veg and leafy greens really come into their own during […]
November is a month for getting ahead, and whether you’re baking a festive pudding or making a start on those edible gifts, a day or two in the kitchen now will save you a load of time (and stress!) come December.
The golden month of harvest festivals and Halloween, October is all about crunchy apples, juicy pears, plump game birds, British nuts, wild mushrooms and – of course – pumpkins!
Eating seasonal vegetables is a great way to discover new flavours, keep your diet varied and save a bit of money, as veg in season is often more affordable.
But it’s so much more than a jack-o’-lantern and, while it’s in all the supermarkets and in season, there’s no better time to enjoy its deliciousness. Pumpkin is an incredibly versatile vegetable to cook with – it can be boiled, steamed or roasted until wonderfully soft and caramelised. It’s also a great source of vitamin […]
Mushrooms are a fantastic and varied ingredient. Earthy, soft & nutty, they can add real oomph to a dish, here are some of our favourite mushroom recipes.
Rhubarb is technically classed as a vegetable, but is commonly treated like a fruit, cooked in sugar to balance out its acidity and used in desserts. Having said that, it can be a game-changer in savoury dishes and goes beautifully with roast pork, lamb and duck, as well as oily fish such as salmon. There […]
Sour and tart, yet sweet and smooth at the same time, rhubarb is a real treat for the tastebuds. Bang in season, now’s the time to embrace rhubarb in all its glory by bringing it to the table in a delicious crumble.