Cheese
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Pea shoot, lettuce and Cheshire cheese salad
Want something quick and tasty? Try this delicious home-grown early season salad Pea shoots and other microgreens can give you a harvest in less time than it takes for outdoor crops to germinate. Add an overwintered lettuce and you have…
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WINTER SQUASH MINESTRONE SOUP
A rich Italian soup that is loaded with delicious vegetables and pasta then topped with cheese! SERVES 4 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, diced • 1 celery…
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BEETROOT RISOTTO
A delicious and distinctively pink risotto that is sure to please children and adults alike. SERVES 4 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 45 minutes • 250g/8oz risotto rice • 1ltr/1¾ pints vegetable or chicken stock • 1tbsp…
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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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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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CHILLI BEAN BURRITOS
These Tex-Mex burritos are delicious, filled with beans, rice and plenty of hot chilli. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes FILLING • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves…
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BBQ’D PIZZA WITH HOME-MADE TOMATO SAUCE
Create you own pizza straight on the BBQ, they are great for kids to help with choosing their own toppings too. MAKES4PIZZAS Preparation time: 1 hour | Cooking time: 20 minutes FOR THE DOUGH • 600g (21oz) strong white bread…
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BBQ’D SWEET CHERRY
Nothing beats a home-grown tomato, right? Celebrate your harvest with these lovely BBQ’d cherry tomato skewers served on sour dough bread. MAKES 10-12 SKEWERS Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 400g/1lb of cherry tomatoes • 3…
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SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH RED ONION
Mediterranean orzo pasta is great in salads, and this Greek-inspired salad is great served at your next BBQ. SERVES 6-8 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes • 450g/1lb orzo pasta • 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced…
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Pea risotto with pancetta and Parmesan
Treat yourself. This recipe derives from a classic Venetian dish, risi e bisi (‘rice and peas’), which was traditionally made to celebrate the feast of San Marco on April 25. Pea season starts somewhat later here, and it makes a…
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BBQ’D WHOLE AUBERGINE WITH SEASONAL HERBS
This is the best way I’ve found to serve aubergine. By barbecuing it, then removing the outer skin, it becomes rich and creamy. Top tip: Pour plenty of good olive oil over and lots of herbs for a wonderfully summery…
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South African Energy Bowl
This bowl of good-for-you foods is perfect for an energy-boosting light lunch or sharing snack. Chunks of South African Packham or William pears and Pink Lady apples, cooked quinoa, avocado, chunks of Red Leicester cheese and a few whole almonds.…
