Chef’s seasonal update late September The recent heavy rainfall across the UK, with some areas receiving a month’s worth of rain in just 48 hours, is affecting certain crops. Many farmers are finding it difficult to get into the fields to harvest, particularly impacting brassicas. This could result in further price increases and limited…
Red Lentil, Chickpea and Chilli Soup – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 35 mins Serves 4 Autumn is here, and the chilly days make it a perfect time to cosy up with a nice warming soup. This vegetarian soup recipe uses chilli flakes for a bit of heat and immense flavour. Enjoy this soup for…
What to make with your box contents w/c 23 September 2024 Don’t forget to check out our last few blogs here on box contents use. Gingered roast Crown Prince squash soup Prep: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins Serves 4 The Crown Prince squash has to be one of the most special looking squash available…
What to make with your box contents w/c 16 September Be creative and don’t be afraid to adapt the recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Roasted garlic Total time: 45 mins Serves 2 There’s nothing tastier on a cooler evening than a roast garlic bulb and some freshly baked…
Guacamole Time: 10 mins Serves 8 This is the best version of this classic guacamole dip. The ingredients are kept to a minimum, so it’s as fresh-tasting as possible. 1 serving: 103 calories, 10g fat, 2g carbohydrate, 1g protein. Ingredients 1 large ripe tomato 3 avocados, very ripe but not bruised juice 1 large lime…
Healthier burritos – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves 4 – 6 Add shredded cabbage, slaw or sweetcorn salsa for a more wholesome take on a Mexican favourite. Our method for making the beef chilli delivers the best results 1 serving: 568 calories, 17g fat, 69g carbohydrate, 29g protein. Ingredients 300g…
What to make with your box – W/c 9th September Here are some suggested recipes to use some of your box contents. See also the previous week’s for more recipe ideas Pork meatballs with Queen Kale Total time: 40 mins Serves 4 Meatballs are always popular and these are served with toasted pine nuts and…
Taste of Summer: Bringing Your Favourite Holiday Foods Home As the days start to shorten and the warmth of summer begins to fade, many of us find ourselves daydreaming about the sunny destinations we visited (or wished we had!) during the summer holidays. Whether it was a sun-soaked Mediterranean escape, an exotic Asian adventure, or…
Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinners for Busy Families Weeknights can be hectic, especially when you’re juggling work, school activities, and family time. The last thing anyone wants to do after a long day is spend hours in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a delicious, home-cooked meal. With a little planning…
Time to enjoy a decadent dessert Whoever came up with eat an extra dessert day was a genius! Think warm puddings that can be served with custard, cream or ice cream or using spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Let us know what your favourite dessert is on Facebook. Don’t forget to check out our Pinterest…