What’s the scoop with Samphire? Samphire has become a trendy veggie offered in top fine dining restaurants. This native plant is really tasty and is a perfect accompaniment with fish but also works really well without fish. Samphire (or glasswort, as it’s also known) isn’t really a seaweed but it does grow in the tidal…
Courgettes Courgettes are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, carotenoids, magnesium and manganese. They also contain small amounts of zinc, iron and calcium. They’re also rich in fibre and water, so contribute to healthy digestion. How about trying some of these tasty…
Burst cherry tomato sauce pasta Time: 20 mins Serves 2 Try out this juicy sweet cherry tomato pasta recipe, this recipe makes a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes. Ingredients 150g spaghetti or pasta Kosher salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon freshly…
Purple Asparagus Purple asparagus is only slightly different in flavour and texture from green asparagus. It is sweeter with a sugar content that’s about 20% higher and is typically less fibrous and is therefore often more tender. Purple asparagus is rich in anthocyanins which is what makes it purple. Anthocyanins are antioxidant compounds — those…
Get adventurous with Aubergines We love aubergines: gorgeous to look at and versatile to cook with. They grow very much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height and are an excellent source of dietary fibre. They are also a good source of vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium and are high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese. Rich in antioxidants,…
Vegetarian Enchiladas – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 40 mins Serves 4 £1.26 per serving Pack flavour into your meal with these easy veggie enchiladas that are filled with nutritious ingredients. This comforting, cheesy dish is the perfect crowd-pleasing family dinner. Cost per serving is just £1.26. Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 430 kcals; Protein…
What to make with your box contents w/c 20 March 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. Easy quick Ratatouille Total time: 25 mins Serves 2-4 An easy ratatouille recipe using aubergine, courgette, red pepper,…
What to make with your box contents w/c 13 March 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. Mushroom curry Total time: 15 mins Serves 4 From Madhur Jaffrey’s 100 Essential Curries, this mushroom dish is…
What to make with your box contents w/c 6 March 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. Roast parsnip, red onion and orange salad Total time: 1 hour Serves 4-6 A true winter favourite, this…
Mother’s Day! Whether it’s a new Mum celebrating her first Mother’s Day or a Mum whose children are grown and have flown the nest (perhaps even a Grandma) it’s always nice to be appreciated and reminded that you’re doing a great job and you are loved. Mother’s Day falls on the 19th March this year and is a celebration honouring mums,…