Butternut Squash, Chickpea & Spinach Curry Time: 45 mins Serves 4 This veggie curry is delicious and really rich and tangy. It is ready to eat in about 45 minutes and really easy to make. Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 788kcals; Protein 21.6g; Carbohydrate 130.2g; Total Fat 22.8g; Saturated Fat 15g; Dietary Fibre 17.4g; Salt…
National Taco Day The word taco is the Mexican equivalent of the English word sandwich. The tortilla, which is made of corn or wheat, is wrapped or folded around a filling that is generally made of spiced proteins – beef, pork, fish or beans. For a dish so widely available, the history of the taco…
Perfect Parsnips Parsnips are a root vegetable that are a member of the parsley family. They can be eaten raw but are often roasted, boiled, fried, or steamed. Parsnips have a thin, tan peel that is typically removed before use, revealing white flesh underneath. Along with vitamin C, parsnips are rich in potassium, one serving…
What to make with your box – W/c 2 October 2023 Sometimes we all need some new ideas and inspiration of how to use the fruit and veg box contents. We’ve pulled together some recipes which we hope you will enjoy trying out, hopefully there should be something here to tickle your taste buds. Simple…
National Cholesterol Month October is National Cholesterol Month. Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to a build-up in your arteries, which increases your risk of having a heart attack. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and high in fibre is a good way to keep your cholesterol healthy.…
World Vegetarian Day October 1st is World Vegetarian Day, a day to recognise that more people are leaving meat behind and leaning into a more plant-based approach. World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978. We’ve included some tasty…
Celebrate apple month October is national apple month. To join the celebration we’ve put together some of our favourite apple recipes. Share yours too on our facebook page. Flat Apple and Vanilla Tart Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Serves 6-8 A gorgeous looking tart that is fantastic for any occasion – from morning tea to decadent…
The Root to Deliciousness There’s no easier way for cooking to feel more like a monotonous task than when you’re confronted with the same familiar old ingredients. Take the root vegetable, there’s so much more you can do with carrots, potatoes, beetroot, parsnips, celeriac etc than simply throwing them in the oven and forgetting about…
International Poke Day – 28 September Aloha Poke (“POH-keh”) is a deliciously simple Hawaiian dish of cubed fish, over a bowl of seasoned salad and vinegared rice. Poké’ actually means to cut or section in native Hawaiian and this relates to the fish or ingredients being chopped up or diced into small chunks. Poke became…
Green Veg and Parsley Risotto – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 45 mins Serves 4 Fennel, courgette, peas and parsley make for a wonderfully green risotto, flavoured with parmesan. Add the ingredients to your next box and enjoy. Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 364 kcals; Protein 12.7g; Carbohydrate 59.9g; Total Fat 7.1g; Saturated Fat 2.5g; Dietary…