Recipes
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SALMON & WATERCRESS SPELT TART
A lovely centrepiece for the dinner table, showcasing seasonal watercress and wild salmon. SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour FOR THE SPELT PASTRY: • 200g/7oz spelt flour • Pinch of salt • 100g/3½oz unsalted butter,…
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WATERCRESS & RED PEPPER RISOTTO
A bright and fresh dish using vibrant watercress and red peppers. Risotto is surprisingly simple to make, but the secret is to keep stirring SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil •…
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SPRING ONION MACARONI CHEESE
A slightly fancier take on yummy macaroni cheese, with spinach, tomatoes and seasonal spring onions. SERVES6 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes • 350g/12oz macaroni • 50g/2oz butter • 50g/2oz plain flour • 1 bunch spring onions,…
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POTATO & CHANA DAL CURRY
I almost always add a few potatoes to my curries. I like the extra bite they add, and they’re also satisfyingly filling. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes • 1½ tsp Madras powder • 1½…
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VIDEO: Potato & Kale Hash
There’s making a hash of it and making a hash. This month, the Three Mudketeers opted for the latter. Digging into Steve’s culinary repertoire, this month the team make a potato and kale hash, straight from the plot to the…
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HARISSA CHICKEN & SPRING ONION STUFFED POTATO SKINS
Spicy and delicious, this dish is great for a mid-week dinner served with a green salad. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes • 4 sweet potatoes, washed • 2 small chicken breasts • 1…
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POTATO & EGG SALAD
The secret to a good potato salad is seasoning the potatoes while they are still warm. SERVES 4-6 Preparation time: 25 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 800g/1¾lb potatoes • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar • 2 celery stalks,…
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Bean sprout and sweet corn soup
This is a recipe that I use throughout spring and summer, adapting it to what’s in season: sprouting broccoli, asparagus, mangetout, French beans… Until then, here’s a winter version using bean sprouts, which you can harvest from your window-sill within…
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CREAMED SWEETHEART CABBAGE
This is a lovely winter dish and is an excellent accompaniment to baked fish or sausages. SERVES 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 1 sweetheart cabbage • 30g/1oz butter • 2 tbsp plain flour • 250ml/9fl…
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SICILIAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Salads aren’t just for summer, you can get very creative experimenting with your winter veg too. This warm fragrant salad of cauliflower takes its inspiration from Sicily, and is lovely served for lunch or as a side dish. SERVES 4…
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Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower
This aromatic vegetarian Thai green curry features this season’s best cauliflower. Full of flavour and simple enough for weeknight dinners. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 200g/8oz tofu, cubed •…
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Roast Garlic, Mushroom & Nut Pate
This vegan pâté is sure to take your fancy, and is a speedy dish to prepare. It’s delicious on hot toast or crackers. SERVES4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 250g/9oz organic chestnut mushrooms, chopped roughly •…
