What to make with your box – W/c 21 October 2024

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.

Beef, brandy and mushroom stroganoff

A beautifully posh stroganoff that can be served with a simple jacket potato, rice, mash or pasta.

Recipe Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here

Griddled chicken with papaya salsa

This chicken recipe brings the humble chicken breast alive! Papayas (Paw paw fruit) are a great aid for digestion. They contain a wonderful enzyme called papain and they also have a high fibre and water content.

Source: Bare faced eating, find the recipe here

Sticky sausage and potato traybake

Sweet and sticky sausages with colourful roasted veg make for a brilliant all-in-one traybake that the family will love.

Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here

Broccoli and pepper stir fry

Stir-frying vegetables keeps them bright, crisp and low in fat. This quick side dish is full of tangy Asian-inspired flavour.

Source: Blue flame kitchen, find the recipe here

Potato, leek and mushroom gratin

A simple way of using up bits and bobs left in the fridge. This tasty dairy-free plant-based dinner is a great way of reducing food waste too.

Source The sensitive foodie kitchen, find the recipe here

Roasted carrot and sweet potato soup

Nothing beats a light but satisfying soup like my Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup. It’s creamy and naturally slightly sweet and when topped goat cheese, toasted panko breadcrumbs and a little Walnut oil? Well it makes this soup extra special.

Recipe Source Claudia Stable, find the recipe here

Persimmon crumble with honey and cinnamon

Persimmon (Kaki fruit) are lovely stewed with honey and cinnamon to enhance the flavour in this crumble.

Source: Just a mum, NZ, find the recipe here