Peas
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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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COURGETTE FALAFEL
Tasty and vibrant falafel with added courgette for those extra vitamins! Great served hot or cold with pitta and salad. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 35 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 1 small/medium courgette (roughly 150g/5oz) • 2 x…
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RUSSIAN SALAD WITH PEAS
Let your newly harvested peas shine in this Russian inspired salad with potato and carrots. It tastes delicious. SERVES 6 | Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 3 medium/large potatoes, peeled • 3 large carrots, peeled.…
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SPRING SALAD WITH PEAS
Spring on a plate! Enjoy this season’s best vegetables in one big salad. SERVES 4 | Preparation Time: 20 minutes • 250-300g/8-9oz mixed leaves • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced • 2-3 radishes, thinly sliced • 75-100g/3-4oz fresh peas, blanched •…
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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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Carrot & Turkey Bolognese
This pasta dish is packed with delicious and healthy ingredients. Green lentils, chickpeas and lean turkey, great for a filling family dish. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • 1 pack spaghetti • 8 tomatoes •…
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Spicy Kale Pasties
These vegetarian pasties are great to make up for a picnic, or a party for easy one-handed eating! MAKES 6 pasties Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes You can get creative…
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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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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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Garlic Prawns & Pea Spaghetti
A very quick and easy dish to throw together, using freshly picked garden peas. SERVES 2 • 200g (7oz) spaghetti • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 2 tbsp olive oil • 175g (6oz) raw shelled prawns • 1 lemon,…
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Italian seed shop opens in London
Franchi Seeds of Italy has just launched ‘the first dedicated seed store to open in a generation’ – and there’s 10% off until May 15* The company’s warehouse, in Harrow in north-west London, has been transformed into ‘The Little Italian…
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Spring Onion Frittata
Frittatas are a firm favourite in my household. You can put practically any seasonal garden produce into the recipe! SERVES 4 • 500g (1lb 2oz) new potatoes, cooked and sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 handful spring onion,…
