Leeks are in the allium family, along with onions, garlic and chives. Besides being used as a side dish, they can thicken stews and can be added to curries, risottos, omelettes …. the list goes on. Leeks can be left in the ground right through winter until you need them. Find out how to grow leeks the easy way.
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Make a fresh and crunchy salad by following this easy celery, sultana and walnut salad recipe. A one-pot dish, the only fresh ingredients needed are some celery, an apple and an onion.
Make this filling and wholesome celery and lentil dahl recipe using fresh onion and celery. The dahl is a one-pot dish, and most of the ingredients can be taken from your kitchen cupboard.
Smoked fish, rice and leeks combined with herbs and spices make this leek and smoked salmon kedgeree recipe into a simple and tasty meal. The only fresh ingredient needed are leeks. Serve with medium-soft eggs quartered and enjoy!
This smoked salmon, onion and tomato pasta recipe makes a tasty and easy mid-week meal. Sweet and creamy, it doesn’t need any salt adding as the smoked salmon should provide all the saltiness you need. The only fresh ingredient needed is an onion.
Creamy leeks together with a nutty, citrus and warm kick makes a delicious accompaniment to spaghetti. The only fresh vegetable needed is leek and the rest of the ingredients can be found in your pantry. Enjoy the simplicity of making this tasty leek and hazelnut spaghetti recipe.
Earthy beetroot and salty feta cheese is the perfect combination. Make this beetroot, pesto and feta pasta recipe for a quick and easy mid-week meal. The only fresh ingredients needed are beetroot and onion.
The courgette is an easy, quick-growing vegetable often seen in supermarkets, but for some reason, its close cousin, the marrow, is not as popular, despite being equally easy to grow and harvest. Unlike courgettes, marrows can be stored for months, providing nutritious and tasty meals well into winter. Ideal for beginners, find out how to grow courgettes and marrows the easy way.
Many people think that beetroot can only be cooked and used cold in salads, or pickled in vinegar. However, there are so many other ways to include this colourful and healthy super-food in your diet. They are delicious roasted, boiled, pickled, or used raw grated into salads and cakes. Beetroot can be stored and kept fresh well into winter. Find out how to grow beetroot the easy way.
