A fab side dish using beetroot and chard
This makes a great side dish,and if you have a cast-iron skillet it can easily be made on the bbq too, making it a good option for those that don’t…
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Grilled Courgettes
If you’re growing courgettes you may be wondering what on earth to do with them all. This little recipe is delicious and can be easily adapted for variety. It works…
Amazingly quick and yummy mixed greens
This is such an easy way to use up lots of leaves and other greens, but the best bit about it is that it’ll have everyone wanting more as the…
3 ways to barbecue corn-on-the-cob
There’s nothing quite like homegrown, barbecued corn-on-the-cobs. The key is to cook them fresh on the same day that you pick them to get the best flavour. BBQ them in…
A top tip if your coriander bolts…
If you’re growing coriander and it’s decided to bolt, then don’t worry…it’s actually worth allowing it to bolt and set seed as coriander seeds are a fab ingredient to have…
Diary of a Rocket Gardener…Recipe Inspiration
Amazing. I’ve just returned from France fully expecting to have missed all my lovely veggies, but they’re still going strong and I’ve been able to harvest all sorts! Among the…
Ways with herbs
Having herbs to hand in the garden is such a great way of transforming all your home cooked meals even by simply sprinkling fresh chopped oregano or basil leaves over your pasta…
Make a herby topping
This is a really great way of using herbs from your garden, and it works well for all sorts of things, from white fish to lamb cooked on the BBQ….
Cooking with Kale
One of the things that is coming out of the veg patch in abundance at the moment is kale. In all sorts of different varieties – Cavolo Nero (black kale,…
Eat Your Wreath!
If you are one of the festive fairies that has proudly been hanging an edible wreath on their front door this Christmas, then you might just be able to squeeze…
Roast a Pumpkin on the Bonfire
If you’ve got a few pumpkins and squashes left after Hallowe’en then bring them on for Bonfire Night! This is a bit of a crowd pleaser, and it’s a really…
Make Chutneys to Preserve Your Veg…
At this time of year it can be hard to keep up with some veg…beans, tomatoes, courgettes and so on. They just keep coming! One way to deal with gluts…