Steve Ott
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SWEETHEART CABBAGE WALDORF SALAD
The perfect wintry salad. A wholesome and wintry take on the classic Waldorf salad, which is perfect served as an accompaniment to many dishes. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes • 1 sweetheart cabbage, shredded • 150g/5oz grapes, cut in…
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GLUTEN-FREE GARLIC FOCACCIA
With today’s gluten-free flours, no-one has to miss out on the enjoyment of freshly baked bread. Try this focaccia, stuffed with whole garlic cloves and sea salt. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 35 minutes Proving and cooking time: 2 hours •…
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A SHOT IN THE ARM
KG editor, Steve Ott ventures out into a cold garden to tackle the worst job of all – tidying the potting shed – and finds some surprises It’s the time of year that many gardening Brits find so difficult –…
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Discover the National Trust’s top gardens for spring
As the days get longer and winter starts to fade, spring arrives in fresh bursts of colour and new life. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/our-best-spring-gardens From the carpets of delicate spring bulbs at Greenway in Devon to the clouds of orchard blossom at Sizergh…
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DALEMAIN MARMALADE AWARDS
January is a special time for marmalade makers, as it marks the height of the Seville orange’s winter season. DALEMAIN MARMALADE AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES AS THE SEVILLE COMES INTO SEASON January is a special time for marmalade makers, as…
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Cheesy Mashed Potato with Savoy Cabbage
Serve up a plate of cheese mash that the whole family will enjoy. SERVES4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes • 1kg/2lb potatoes, peeled • 100g/3½ oz butter • 1 small savoy cabbage, finely chopped • ½ tsp…
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Stuffed Savoy Cabbage Rolls
Surprisingly quick to make, these stuffed cabbage parcels can be made with endless filling combinations. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1 onion • 400g/14oz turkey mince • 200g/7oz mushrooms • 4 cloves of garlic…
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Roasted Carrot, Fennel & Lentil Salad
High in fibre, and a good source of vitamin C, this winter salad is a perfect way to use some of your stored carrots. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil •…
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Spaghetti Bolognaise With Perpetual Spinach
A rich and comforting dish loaded with vegetables, perfect for this time of year SERVES4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 carrot, grated •…
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2016 Kitchen Garden Magazine Index
Kitchen Garden Index: January 2016 – December 2016 A Asparagus: Mar 20-22, Apples: Sep 58-60, Autumn: Nov 48-49, B Bamboo: Dec 49-52, Bartai, Gaby: The future For Food Jan 52-55, Herbal Haven Apr 28-34, Beans: Jun 42-44, Broad Beans Oct…
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Winter veg chutney
Root crops don’t lend themselves to many preserving possibilities – so when I spotted both swede and carrot amongst the ingredients of the market-leading ‘pickle’ brand, I attempted to reverse-engineer the recipe. But when I tasted my first batch, it…
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Hutton Criteria replace Smith Period for blight alerts
For the past 60 years, a ‘Smith Period’ has been the determiner of high risk of potato blight – but last month new criteria were revealed which aim to improve the accuracy of late blight warnings. Arising from research at…
