Chillies
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VEGGIE CHILLI WITH CORIANDER
Coriander is one of the most flavoursome of herbs and this month Anna Pettigrew adds plenty to her chilli and pakora dishes. A real taste sensation, this veggie chilli is easy to prepare and great for mid-week dinners. Add plenty…
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BEET BURGER
Crispy on the outside, yummy and smoky flavoured on the inside, this recipe has everything you want from a burger. Serve it with potato wedges or a big salad for a lighter meal. MAKES 6 PATTIES Preparation time: 35 minutes…
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Finger-licking peppers
Sowing seeds can be fiddly at the best of times. Chilli and sweet pepper seedlings aren’t too bad but even so I still find them tricky. What I find easiest is to lick my forefinger and then press gently on…
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Mudketeers Diary – Feb 12th 2017
Sowing chillies Spent Sunday morning sowing chillies, surely one of the best plants to grow. I love the shape of the leaves, the flowers and, of course, the fruit. And they come in such amazing varieties – grow for heat,…
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Spiced squash and potato wedges
Winter squash and potatoes make a very happy marriage. Serve this up with a tray of sausages for an easy midweek supper – or an outdoor feast around a Guy Fawkes’ bonfire. Ingredients (serves 2) 350g (12oz) floury potatoes, peeled…
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Roasted butternut squash soup with chilli
It’s November, and that calls for heartwarming soups to come home to after tidying up the allotment. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes • 1 butternut squash • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp butter…
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Chilli and red pepper jam
A delicious recipe by Gaby Bartai ‘Jam’ is a bit of a misnomer here. It’s more of a jelly, and I wouldn’t recommend it for breakfast toast – but it’s very good in sandwiches, on burgers and the like, or with…
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A nation of super growers
British gardeners more than ever are experiencing the satisfaction that growing your own can bring According to a new report from YouGov, commissioned by Wyevale Garden Centres, the top reason why people are growing their own food in the garden…
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Chicken & Pepper Pasta In A Creamy Garlic Sauce
A vibrant and colourful dish making the most out of seasonal bell peppers, spinach and tomatoes. SERVES 4 • 3 bell peppers, chopped • 1 red onion, chopped • 4 tbsp olive oil • 400g/1lb chicken breast • 1 tsp…
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Pea & Potato Samosas
Crispy and delicious and well worth the effort, these little parcels are sure to please. You can easily pop a little ground lamb in too… SERVES 12 FOR THE PARCELS • 250g (9oz) plain flour • 1 tsp salt •…
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Growing season now 29 days longer
The average UK growing season has increased by nearly a month in the last few decades, according to new Met Office figures The Central England Temperature record shows that during the last 10 years the plant growing season has been…
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Carolina Reaper’: too hot to handle?
So why grow the world’s hottest chilli? Well, a bit like climbing Mount Everest, ‘cos it’s there! Well here’s a chilli that needs some careful handling…literally. The ‘Carolina Reaper’ is the hottest chilli in the world. Chillies are one of…
