Category Archives: Vegetables

Balsamic roast beetroot

I find that beetroot is an oft under-rated root vegetable. It is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants – a health-food titan. Many people have only ever eaten it pickled in harsh malt vinegar … Continue reading

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Mashed potato squash

We were lucky enough to be a given a bag of ‘allotment surplus’ last week. Thank you David! There were onions, beans and some exotic types of squash including this beauty called a mashed potato squash. I’d never come across … Continue reading

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Tangy bulgur wheat salad

This is a really lovely summer salad that can stand as a lunch dish by itself or as part of a cold summer buffet with roast chicken, sausages or lamb. Every now and again, I like to introduce an ingredient … Continue reading

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Bruschetta al pomodoro (tomato toast)

This is one of those ridiculously simple recipes that is a no-brainer of a summer starter when tomatoes are ripe and plentiful. Serve up plates of this at any drinks party and see them wolfed down in seconds!!! Serve 4 … Continue reading

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