National slow cooker month January is National Slow Cooker Month, the perfect time to dust off this handy kitchen gadget and embrace its potential for creating hearty, comforting meals. Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent juggling schedules, or simply someone who loves delicious, fuss-free cooking, the slow cooker is a must-have. This versatile appliance…
Chicken and leek pies – eat healthy for less Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Serves 2 Comfort food doesn’t have to mean calories, this super healthy pie uses filo pastry to keep it low in saturated fat. Served with sweet potato wedges on the side. 538 kcal per serving Ingredients 1 large…
Burns Night Burns Night on the 25th January is considered to be Scotland’s “other national day”, alongside St Andrew’s Day in November. Celebrated on the same date each year, the night gives a nod to the life and work of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. On Burns night everyone eats a hearty Burns night meal…
What to make with your box contents w/c 20 January Be creative and don’t be afraid to adapt the recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium box. Teriyaki chicken with leek and pepper stir fry Total time: 40 mins Serves 1 If your weeknight dinners…
Baked feta pasta – eat healthy for less Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 35 mins Serves 6 There’s something about baked feta and bursting juicy sweet cherry tomatoes that is absolutely irresistible. Add to it some pasta, and this dish is a weeknight dream dinner come true! 430 kcal per serving Ingredients 250G pasta…
Crop Update The colder weather is not only impacting crop volumes, as some products are more affected than others, but also influencing quality, which varies depending on the specific produce. In the UK and much of mainland Europe it will continue to experience cold weather. Daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 5–8°C, with overnight…
Honey roasted beetroot, carrots and parsnips Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 45 mins Serves 4 This colourful side dish of honey roasted beetroot, carrots and parsnips will brighten up any dinner table. It’s a perfect seasonal side dish which will wow your tastebuds. Buy Ingredients View video on our instagram here Ingredients 1 garlic…
Marmalicious – Shout out for the Seville orange For all you marmalade makers we are now stocking some beautiful and bright Seville oranges Seville oranges are in season until around mid-February, when the smell of these fruits floods the streets and squares of the Seville region of Andalucia with its glorious perfume. Britain is the…
What to make with your box contents w/c 13 January Be creative and adapt recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Don’t forget to check out our last few blogs here on box contents use. Vegan chickpea curry sweet potato jackets Prep time: 15 mins Serves 2 Get some protein…
National Soup Month January is National Soup Month. Nothing drives away those chilly winter blues like a hot bowl of your favorite soup. It’s the perfect lunchtime or evening meal treat and is great for making a big pot and freezing for a quick fix meal when you can’t be bothered to cook. We’ve included a…