Although Rhubarb is technically classed as a vegetable, it’s commonly treated like a fruit, cooked with sugar to balance its acidity and used in delicious desserts. But, it can also be a total game-changer in savoury dishes and goes beautifully with roast pork, lamb and duck, as well as oily fish like salmon. When buying […]
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 […]
The days are getting warmer, nights are getting shorter and soon markets will be fit-to-burst with gorgeous summer produce. Cooking with what’s in season is an absolute joy in June, so we’re championing a few seasonal stars and showing you some of the best ways to enjoy them.