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Sunday, November 30, 2014

How to prepare fresh chestnuts, and a chestnut risotto recipe

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Wild chestnuts can be one of the most frustrating wild crops to forage, yet are one of the most rewarding. The most challenging part is find...
Friday, November 14, 2014

Green tomato burritos and a green tomato salsa

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My enthusiasm for green tomatoes is undimmed. I've now discovered they make a great salsa - no need for lime juice, as the tomatoes have...
Sunday, November 9, 2014

Spiced lentils with green tomatoes

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As you'll know if you read my last post , I had a bit of a glut of unripe tomatoes. After cooking them Italian-style turned out better ...
Sunday, November 2, 2014

Tomatoes three ways: a quick and easy pasta sauce

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Those of you who don't grow tomatoes may never have had cause to consider what to do with green tomatoes. It's not something I'd...
Monday, October 27, 2014

From humble beginnings: pasta with carrot sauce

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This dish was a bit of a revelation to me. In my kitchen carrots are the most humble of vegetables, good for adding bulk to stews or a backg...
Sunday, October 19, 2014

Still pretending it's summer: pasta with fresh tomatoes, green beans and herbs

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This pasta dish was made to celebrate the unseasonably warm weather, and the fact that I found some vine tomatoes really cheaply in the shop...
Sunday, October 12, 2014

Nuts and roots: a deep purple salad recipe

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With earthy beetroot, the crunch of some nuts and some substantial grains, this is a salad to soothe the soul and keep you going all day. ...