Recipes
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Blackcurrant and almond muffins
Here’s a delicious homegrown alternative to coffee-shop blueberry muffins. (You can, obviously, also make it with blueberries, if you grow those.) Using yoghurt in the recipe produces a lighter, more authentic texture than the usual all-milk method. The mixture is…
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KALE & HERB CRÊPES WITH A CHEESE SAUCE
This dish is great to serve for lunch or for dinner with some green beans on the side. It’s great to have various recipes on hand to spice up your home-grown kale. SERVES 2 | Preparation time: 30 minutes |…
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APPLE MUESLI BAKE WITH MAPLE SYRUP
And it’s so quick to knock together – it can be made on a whim when you are craving a delicious sweet treat. This is a great way to use up any apples that have gone a bit soft or…
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APPLE PURÉE FOR BABY
Making your own baby purée from apples is so easy – and you can rest assured you know exactly what went in the recipe. If you are not using your own home-grown apples, make sure you choose organic apples free…
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MILD MUSHROOM CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK
A very mild coconut curry, with a nice balance of vegetables and flavours. You can always make it hotter by adding more chilli. Serve with fluffy rice or naan bread. SERVES 4 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time:…
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MUSHROOM & GOATS CHEESE RISOTTO
With apple, kale and mushroom on the menu, this month promises to be a tasty one thanks to Anna’s latest medley of culinary marvels I hadn’t really discovered the joys of growing your own mushrooms until I was gifted a…
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Indian-style spinach with new potatoes
This is based on the classic sag aloo, which is my favourite use for copious quantities of spinach. This summertime version of the recipe uses new potatoes and adds the spinach towards the end of the cooking time for a…
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CHIA BREAKFAST BOWL
A tasty summer alternative to porridge, with seasonal berries. SERVES 2 | Preparation time: 10 minutes • 50g/1½oz chia seeds • 200ml/7fl oz soya milk • 1 banana, sliced FOR THE BLUEBERRY PURÉE • 100g/3½oz blueberries • 1 tsp lemon…
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DAIRY-FREE AMERICAN BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
A fabulous dish to serve up at the weekend. You can use blackcurrants or raspberries too, if you prefer. SERVES 6 | Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 225g/8oz plain flour • 1tbsp baking powder •…
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RASPBERRY BROWNIES
These brownies are extra gooey and very rich in chocolate. A small piece is an excellent end to dinner and the raspberries add little bursts of fruitiness. MAKES 16 SQUARES | Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 30-35 minutes…
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RASPBERRY CORDIAL
Bottle up a bit of sunshine with this beautiful raspberry cordial. It’s so easy to make and taste great with sparkling water. MAKES ABOUT ½ LITRE Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 5 minutes • 400g/14oz raspberries • 400g/14oz…
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Raspberry cranachan
Every take on this classic Scottish dessert assembles the ingredients in a slightly different way. This is my version. With apologies to fellow Scots: the whisky is negotiable. If you don’t have a bottle to hand, it is just as…
