Our seasonal recipes
SALADS
Beans with Caramelized Shallots, Rosemary and Garlic
BEANS WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT, ROSEMARY AND GARLIC 1 tsp Sea Salt450 g Green Beans (tails removed)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 tbsp Shallots (Diced)2 tbsp Garlic (Minced)1/4 tsp Fresh Rosemary (Chopped)1/4 tsp Lemon zest (Grated)1/2 squeeze Juice of one Lemon...
Amazing Dressed Beets
AMAZING DRESSED BEETS 600 g Raw Baby Beets (ideally with leaves *)4 Clementines1/2 Bunch Fresh Tarragon (+-15g)100 g Goat's Cheese (Crumbed)40 g Walnuts halves (Shelled & unsalted) Reserve any nice smaller beet leaves, halve any larger beets and cook,...
Peas, Broad Beans, Chilli and Mint Salad
PEAS, BEANS CHILLI & MINT 1/2 Bunch Fresh Mint (1+-5g)200 g Broad Beans (Podded )200 g Fresh or frozen Peas (Podded)1 Red chilli (Deseeded & finely chopped)1 Lemon Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling water,...
Fennel and Orange Salad
FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD 2 Bulbs Fennel Bulbs1½ Oranges½ Juice of one LemonOlive Oil (Extra Virgin)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cut off the tops of the fennel bulbs and slice thinly into rings. Place into a large bowl.Cut away the skin and pith from one orange...
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Spinach Soup
SPINACH SOUP 2 Bunches Spinach (Cleaned & chopped)2 Granny Smith apples (Chopped)25 g Butter1 Small Onion (Chopped)20 g Flour275 ml Chicken Stock275 ml Milk70 ml CreamSqueeze Lemon1 Pinch Nutmeg Wash the spinach leaves thoroughlyMelt the butter in a saucepan and...
Pork and Dill Cabbage Rolls
PORK & DILL CABBAGE ROLLS 12 Large Cabbage leaves110 g Arborio rice ((1/2 cup))2 tsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Brown Onion (Finely Chopped)2 Cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)1/2 tsp Allspice (Ground)450 g Pork Mince1 tbsp Fresh Dill (Chopped)500 ml Chicken stock ((2...
Cranberry Almond Lettuce Salad
CRANBERRY ALMOND LETTUCE SALAD 1 Bunch Mixed Lettuce (Torn)1 Bunch Fresh Spinach (Torn)1 Cup Dried Cranberries3 Green Onions (Chopped)1/2 Cup Glazed Almonds (Ingredients Below)3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Shaved)DRESSING1/2 Cups Balsamic Vinegar1/2 Cups Olive Oil (Extra...
SOUPS
Pak Choi and Noodle Soup
PAK CHOI & NOODLE SOUP 1 Litre Chicken Stock1 tsp Fresh Root Ginger (Finely chopped)1 small Red Chilli (de-seeded and chopped finely)1/2 Juice of one Lime (Squeezed)1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce50 g Chestnut Mushrooms2 Pak Choi heads or leaves150 g Egg Noodles (Thin)A...
Easy Garden Soup
EASY GARDEN SOUP A recipe from one of our regulars 1 Onion (Sliced)1 Small Potato (Peeled and diced)2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Chilli (if prefered) (Chopped finely)1 Colander Filled with anything from the veg patch plus greens - salad leaves (Spinach, Kale,...
Main Dishes
Broccoli and Kale Mac Cheese
BROCCOLI & KALE MAC CHEESE 1/2 Bunch Kale1 Small Broccoli300 g Macaroni Pasta1 tbsp Butter1 tbsp Flour250 ml Milk1 Cup Strong Cheddar Cheese or Gorgonzola (Grated) Boil the pasta for 10 minute and drain.Chop kale, break broccoli into florets and steam until...
Pork and Dill Cabbage Rolls
PORK & DILL CABBAGE ROLLS 12 Large Cabbage leaves110 g Arborio rice ((1/2 cup))2 tsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)1 Brown Onion (Finely Chopped)2 Cloves Garlic (Finely chopped)1/2 tsp Allspice (Ground)450 g Pork Mince1 tbsp Fresh Dill (Chopped)500 ml Chicken stock ((2...
Melanzane Pamigiana
MELANZANE PAMIGIANA 3 Medium Aubergines125 ml Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)2 Large Cloves Garlic1 Onion120 ml Flat Leafed Parsley (Finely Chopped)1 tsp Oregano (Dried)6 Tomatoes skinned or 1 X 400gm tin whole peeled tomatoes (Really Ripe)25 ml Tomato PasteSalt and freshly...
Aubergine Penne Arrabiata
AUBERGINE PENNE ARRABBIATA Aubergines are in season. They are an excellent source of dietary fibre. Aubergines are also a good source of vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium. They are high in the minerals - copper, magnesium and manganese. Aubergines are rich in...