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Escarole/frisee salad

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by vivienz » Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:22 pm

I mentioned this in general chatter, so I thought I would post it. It's my favourite seasonal salad of the moment and goes really well with any rich...

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Last post by vivienz
Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:22 pm
Nettle soup

Last post by Bren
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by alan refail » Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:54 pm

Here's our tried and often tested recipe:

Nettle Soup
25 g butter
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
400 g potatoes...

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Last post by Bren
Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:18 pm
pumpkin seeds

Last post by Essexboy
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by kranser » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:10 pm

I've saved some seeds from supermarket pumpkins, and I've got too many to plant now (and I don't even know if I should plant the seeds from...

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Last post by Essexboy
Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:04 pm
Winter squash as a pudding

Last post by Primrose

by Primrose » Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:27 pm

Buttery flavoured squashes like Crown Prince or Sweet Dumpling are ideal for this dessert. Pumpkin is too flavourless and seems to lack the right...

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Last post by Primrose
Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:27 pm
I forgot the sugar in my pickled courgettes!

Last post by Mel Darke
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by Mel Darke » Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:07 pm

I did my first ever lot of pickling courgettes a couple of weeks ago and 1. forgot to add the 8oz of sugar required and 2. forgot to buy some wax...

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Last post by Mel Darke
Tue Oct 21, 2008 7:41 pm
Aubergine and potatoe Dhansac

Last post by Catherine

by Catherine » Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:13 pm

This is an absolutely lovely recipe and makes loads. Just substitute any veggies you might have it makes no difference.
Aubergine and Potato...

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Last post by Catherine
Sat Oct 18, 2008 2:13 pm
Red Tomato Relish

Last post by Chris
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by Chris » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:14 pm

Hi

I made this once and it was excellent but have lost the recipe. Although I know I can try to make it up from first principles it would be good...

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Last post by Chris
Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:01 pm
Squash, Tomato & Pepper Soup

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by Primrose » Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:37 pm

300-500g, Squash, peeled and chopped into 1 cm cubes (e.g. Crown Prince, Butternut, Sweet Dumpling or Pumpkin)
500g Tomatoes, chopped
1 Red Pepper,...

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Last post by Primrose
Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:37 pm
Wholemeal bread recipe

Last post by mollysmum
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by Essexboy » Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:50 am

Has anybody out there got a simple, foolproof recipe for a wholemeal loaf, not one for a bread making machine. I enjoy baking but never seem to have...

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Last post by mollysmum
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:46 am
Elderberries

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by lizzie » Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:29 pm

Hi folks

Anyone got anything for elderberries please? I was thinking jam/cordial wise if possible. Have done a search but to no avail.......

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Last post by mollysmum
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:35 am
elderberry wine

Last post by mollysmum
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by retropants » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:19 pm

as promised mollysmum & lizzie

you will need

4lbs elderberries
9 pints boiling water

to each gallon of juice:
2.5lb sugar
1.25oz...

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Last post by mollysmum
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:29 am
Green tomato hash

Last post by oldherbaceous
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by Primrose » Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:23 pm

Found this recipe for using up green tomatoes for anybody who has picked them early to try and avoid them being blighted. Haven't tried it yet, but...

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Last post by oldherbaceous
Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:32 pm
preserving chillis

Last post by Franksmum
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by stimpy_mo » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:06 pm

hi - can anyone suggest a way of preserving chillis in oil? - i was told to simply cover them in olive oil- but they seemed to smell to the degree...

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Last post by Franksmum
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:31 pm
Too many pumpkins - help!

Last post by Franksmum
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by newveggiegrower » Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:04 am

Hello

It’s my first year growing veg. Some success and lots of failures - a few I can blame on the awful weather but muddling up my cauliflower...

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Last post by Franksmum
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:29 pm
Spicy Tomato Chutney and Jack Ratt Cider

Last post by Tigger
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by Tigger » Sat Feb 25, 2006 10:36 pm

Has anyone had a taste of this?

It's like a tomato pickle with a curry flavour.

It's made by the Lyme Bay Winery and it's ever so good. The...

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Last post by Tigger
Mon Sep 15, 2008 4:54 pm
are all viola flowers edible?

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by bigpepperplant » Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:58 pm

Hi, I know that viola tricolor or Heartsease, is often used in salads, but does anyone know if you can use all violas in this way?

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Last post by bigpepperplant
Fri Sep 12, 2008 3:58 pm
Buffet - help!

Last post by alia
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by haggis » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:27 pm

I am planning on having an all-day sort of open-house buffet/party thingy next month. (My wee boy is 4 and before his own dinosaur party I really...

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Last post by alia
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:21 am
Candied fruit

Last post by alia
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by Rose » Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:38 pm

I would love to try crystallising (candying fruit) but can only find recipes for pineapple. I would like to try clementines or mandarines. Can anyone...

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Last post by alia
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:04 am
runner bean wine

Last post by Colin_M
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by The Mouse » Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:32 pm

Hi
I was just preparing a mountain of runner beans for freezing and cooking when my husband walked in and suggested we make wine out of them...

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Last post by Colin_M
Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:45 pm
Grapes

Last post by goldilox

by goldilox » Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:07 pm

Hi All,
For the first time, this year we have loads of muscat d'hambourg grapes - far more than we can eat.
Any ideas on preserving, drying, any...

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Last post by goldilox
Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:07 pm
sunblush tomatoes

Last post by Granny

by Granny » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:55 am

For these you really need heavy, fleshy tomatoes. I tried with something like Tigerella and ended up with dried skins!

18 tomatoes
6 cloves...

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Last post by Granny
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:55 am
yellow courgette chutney

Last post by Beryl
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by Beryl » Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:39 pm

I have loads of over grown yellow courgettes which I am about to make into chutney. I have several recipes all using malt vinegar but as the fruits...

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Last post by Beryl
Sun Aug 31, 2008 2:06 pm
Green Tomato Recipes

Last post by Primrose
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by CityGardener » Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:29 pm

GREEN TOMATO SALSA

1 1b green tomatoes
3 serrano chillis (or another hot type) with seeds
bunch of fresh coriander
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp...

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Last post by Primrose
Fri Aug 29, 2008 12:23 pm
Potatoes - best way to freeze

Last post by Beryl
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by HelenH » Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:04 pm

I hope I've chosen the right area to post my query. I've harvested my Desiree potatoes today. They are superb and really big too but some have been...

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Last post by Beryl
Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:39 pm
Pureed Pea Soup with Pods

Last post by goldilox

by goldilox » Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:54 am

1.5 lb peas in the pod
1.5 pints boiling water
Salt
1 tsp sugar
2 oz butter
Half a small lettuce
5 spring onions or 2 shallots, peeled and...

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Last post by goldilox
Fri Aug 22, 2008 10:54 am
Blackberry Sorbet

Last post by Primrose
Replies: 1
by goldilox » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:24 am

Thought you might like to try this recipe (stolen from Roger Phillips' Wild Food) now that the blackberry season is upon us.
I usually double the...

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Last post by Primrose
Tue Aug 19, 2008 8:50 am
Wild Purslane

Last post by goldilox

by goldilox » Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:35 am

Have just discovered a large patch of purslane in the garden and have been busy looking for recipes.
Purslane is very nutritious, i.e. rich in...

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Last post by goldilox
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:35 am
Beetroot Chutney

Last post by walled_gardners
Replies: 5
by bottomleypots » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:12 pm

Hi,
I was asked to post this in the recipies section from cooking tips by Chantal so it doesnt get lost in the threads . Its rather nice and uses up...

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Last post by walled_gardners
Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:05 pm
Wanted - Cucumber Relish Recipe

Last post by Gilly C
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by julie » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:56 pm

Hi does anyone have a cucumber relish recipe that they can recommend - we have had a wonderful crop of cucumbers this year and I would love to make a...

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Last post by Gilly C
Sun Aug 10, 2008 12:17 pm
Courgette flowers - ideas for use

Last post by Judybby
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by Judybby » Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:35 am

Just wondering what others do with their courgette flowers? I'm quite new to veg growing and this is the first time I've grown courgettes.
All I've...

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Last post by Judybby
Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:03 am
Cherries Galore

Last post by Beryl
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by goldilox » Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:32 am
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Hi everyone,
My friends have just picked 15 kilos of cherries, and still have another tree to go!
We'd really appreciate any cherry recipes you...
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Last post by Beryl
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:12 pm
rhubarb & strawberry compote

Last post by Primrose
Replies: 3
by vivienz » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:33 pm

Nearly forgot to post this recipe. It sounds a little odd, but do try it - the combination is sublime, and particularly good with greek yoghurt....

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Last post by Primrose
Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:32 pm
Butternut Squash and Carrot soup

Last post by ken_tireman
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by Lottie Lou » Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:45 pm

I had to share this as I made it yesterday and it was divine!

Butternut Squash and Carrot soup

The baking of these vegetables brings out the...

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Last post by ken_tireman
Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:37 am
Can I have your ideas for Broccoli please?

Last post by Colin_M
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by Colin_M » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:28 am

I think I probably mean Calabrese (the big heads, rather than the smaller sprouting variety).

It's been a good Spring for these on the allotment...

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Last post by Colin_M
Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:27 pm
Courgette, Tomato & Feta Quiche

Last post by vivienz
Replies: 1
by goldilox » Wed Jun 25, 2008 11:44 am

Now that courgette season is upon us, thought you might like to try my latest recipe.

Quiche dish lined with shortcrust pastry of your choice...

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Last post by vivienz
Wed Jun 25, 2008 4:41 pm
Rhubarb recipes

Last post by newbutkeen

by newbutkeen » Wed May 21, 2008 2:03 pm

Hi folks,

Just thought I’d share these rhubarb recipes with you.

First, I can’t claim them as my own as I got the original recipes from Tesco...

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Last post by newbutkeen
Wed May 21, 2008 2:03 pm
asparagus soup

Last post by Chantal
Replies: 3
by tracie » Sat May 10, 2008 6:14 pm

Has anybody got a recipy for asparagus soup.

We have loads of it. HELP.

Thanks

Tracie

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Last post by Chantal
Sun May 11, 2008 8:56 pm
Roasted Mediterranean Tomatoes

Last post by goldilox
Replies: 2
by goldilox » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:52 pm

Thought you might enjoy this - just had it for lunch and my husband said he could eat it every day!!
Good immune-boosting food (both just had nasty...

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Last post by goldilox
Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:44 am
Kale & chorizo broth

Last post by vivienz

by vivienz » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:47 pm

Super quick, fab & delicious. Hmm, I do mean the recipe!
Serves 6
3 tbsp oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves
2-3 cooking chorizo...

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Last post by vivienz
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:47 pm
Spiced parsnip shepherd's pies

Last post by vivienz

by vivienz » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:41 pm

Hi everyone,
If you're looking to use up the last of your 'snips, this is pretty good.

Serves 6, 30 mins prep, 1 hour to cook.

Meat sauce:...

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Last post by vivienz
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:41 pm
rhubarb & orange cake

Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Replies: 5
by vivienz » Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:39 pm

I can't lay claim to this as it was from waitrose about a year ago, but it is a fantastic treat - I use around 250g of thin rhubarb rather than the...

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Last post by PLUMPUDDING
Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:05 am
Rhubarb & rice pudding

Last post by vivienz

by vivienz » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:11 pm

Rice pudding
65g or 2.5 oz pudding rice
600 ml or 1 pint milk
25g or 1 oz sugar
finely grated zest of 1 orange

Put everything into a...

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Last post by vivienz
Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:11 pm
GLUTTONY - an idea.

Last post by KG Steve
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by GIULIA » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:17 am

I'm sure that between us, the contributors to this forum could produce a cook-book that would be brilliant in the event of a glut any any fruit or...

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Last post by KG Steve
Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:31 am
Cherry Brandy

Last post by Tigger
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by Essexboy » Wed Mar 05, 2008 2:32 pm

Ages ago I promised my recipe for cherry brandy, my apologies for the delay! here it is.

1jar Lidl black cherries in syrup (or similar)

6-8 ozs...

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Last post by Tigger
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:38 pm
mint sauce failure

Last post by vivienz
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by Happymouse » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:45 am

For many years I have made my own mint sauce. The last batch has gone off - tastes foul. I don't understand why ? Advice needed please

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Last post by vivienz
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:12 pm
Leek, mushroom and lemon risotto

Last post by lizzie
Replies: 4
by lizzie » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:58 pm

Here's another one for you..... Serves 4

Ingredients:

225g/8oz trimmed leeks
225g/8oz brown cap mushrooms
30ml/2tbsp olive oil
3 galic...

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Last post by lizzie
Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:42 pm
Carrot and coriander soup

Last post by lizzie
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by lizzie » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:43 pm

Hi All.

I made this the other day and it was so yummy I thought I would post it up. So, here goes......

Ingredients: Serves 4-6 people...

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Last post by lizzie
Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:10 am
Jamie Oliver Asparagus Tart Recipe (high Cholesterol version

Last post by Tigger
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by Malk » Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:55 pm

As so many people are salivating over it, here's the recipe:

500g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper...

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Last post by Tigger
Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:08 pm
Red onion and goats cheese pastries

Last post by lizzie

by lizzie » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:09 pm

This one is fab for taking to work for lunch as it can be eated cold or warmed up. It also freezes well.

Ingredients: Serves 4

15ml/1tbsp olive...

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Last post by lizzie
Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:09 pm
800ml thick red chili/tomato puree

Last post by nannygreen
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by tricia » Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:29 pm

I had about 400g red chilies, mostly espanola and red padron, which had been accumulating in my fridge. Since I only had a few tired old tomatoes I...

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Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:29 am

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