Add a dollop of
cream for extra
mmmmm
Warm up with
seasonal soups,
stews and broths
Also in season
Swede
Pears are a great
fruit for proper
grown-up puds
Boil it… mash with carrots
or other roots, and plenty of
butter, salt and pepper.
Celeriac
Roast it… cut into wedges
and cook with garlic
and thyme.
Courgette
Roast it… with peppers,
aubergine and
wedges of onion for a
special ratatouille.
Broccoli
Steam it… great with
chicken, fish or smothered
in cheese sauce.
Sweet Potato
Mash it… use the flesh as an
alternative to pumpkin
in a sweet pie.
Jerusalem
Artichoke
An oven wil
ld
fine if you do o
n
have an open ’t
fire
Nutrient rich,
kale is a superfood
smoothie star
Purée it… to make the
best soup.
Beetroot
Roast it… wedges of
beetroot are great with
roast pork.
Parsnips
Blend it … with ginger for a
warming, spicy soup.
Pepper
Stir-fry… thick slices are
fantastic in a curry.
Plums
Stew them… stir softened
plums into rice pudding or
serve with fatty meat like
duck or pork belly.
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