Leftovers Boxing Day Brunch
Any leftovers can be used in this recipe – roast potatoes or parsnips, leftover sprouts – you could even put stuffing in there. A good start to Boxing Day! …
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The best onion gravy (v)
Make a hearty meat-free gravy for your Christmas dinner…this recipe is SO good! Ingredients (serves 4-6) 2 large onions, sliced 1tbsp olive oil 500ml water/veg stock 1 veg stock…
Super Tasty Leek & Cauliflower Cheese
If you love cheesy leeks AND cauliflower cheese, then combine the two together in this very yummy recipe. It’s great as part of a roast… Ingredients 250g leek, chopped…
A Red Cabbage & Beetroot Christmas Sensation
With cranberries, ginger, apple cider vinegar and a surprising secret ingredient, this is a the most delicious side dish for Christmas Day. If it’s a little tart (depending on the…
Problems with Parsnips & Celeriac Leaves – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
I’ve been a little confused by my celeriac and parsnip plants these last few months, probably since October. I couldn’t understand why the leaves were turning brown and then paper…
How to clean mesh netting – Diary of a Rocket Gardener
Last week, I mentioned that I had some rather unsightly green mesh netting. I was worried that it wouldn’t let through enough light and wanted to give it a good…
Steamed Broccoli with Tahini Dressing
This is so easy to make, and a lovely way to cook broccoli, whether it’s green calabrese broccoli or purple sprouting. Ingredients 1 broccoli 1 tbsp tahini paste 1 tbsp…
The Yummiest Baked Parsnip Dish Ever!
You have GOT to try this (unless you don’t eat dairy, as there’s quite a lot of butter and cheese in the recipe!) It is so tasty…layered parsnips with buttery…
Leek & Mushroom Pie
There’s a little twist in this recipe… we’ve added leftover stuffing, which works so well and makes it an excellent recipe for the day after a roast! Ingredients: (serves 6)…
Celeriac & Potato Bake
This recipe comes with a warning… it is loaded with cheese and cream and it is seriously rich, and incredibly delicious and moreish! Make sure you have time for a…
Should I feed soil for winter plants?
You might see general gardening advice suggesting that there is no need to feed plants in the winter as they are not actively growing. This period of non-growth tends to…
Are my nets letting in enough light? Diary of a Rocket Gardener
All the gales and storms have been blowing my mesh netting around my veg patch for a few weeks now. I finally went to go and tidy it all up…