Beetroot Soup

Thanks again to Holly for putting together this seasonal recipe. Hope you enjoy cooking (and eating!) it. To find Holly’s other seasonal recipes click here. The choice for November is Beetroot soup. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. As November draws to a close I present to you this month’s seasonable vegetable, the marvellous, jewel toned beetroot. I love toContinueContinue reading “Beetroot Soup”

Blue cheese and squash pasta bake with mushrooms and kale

I’m very excited to be publishing Holly’s seasonal recipe for October. When I made this particular dish a few days ago I added lots of blue cheese, but I’d advise there’s no need to add it if you don’t like it. This recipe works just as well if you use a different cheese. Enjoy it!ContinueContinue reading “Blue cheese and squash pasta bake with mushrooms and kale”

Roast sausage, apple and potato with cabbage and cider gravy

I must start by apologising that September’s recipe is so late. Despite this, the main star in this dish, apples, thankfully continue to be plentiful into October. Here I have used them to give extra sweetness to a roasted sausage and potato dish. Originally, we used English codlings, a heritage variety from Ben’s orchard, andContinueContinue reading “Roast sausage, apple and potato with cabbage and cider gravy”

Courgette and Cheddar Scones

July’s recipe from Thinkingcountry’s resident seasonal recipe writer, Holly Betts, is for these delicious savoury scones. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. July is in full swing and this month the recipe includes that most plentiful of veggies, the lovely courgette. Once the plant gets going the best thing is to pick the courgettes when they are small. It isContinueContinue reading “Courgette and Cheddar Scones”

Sea Buckthorn

Unless you know me personally you have probably never heard of sea buckthorn, although you may have seen it growing on the coast. It has a bright orange berry and silvery green coloured leaves and it is renowned for its health benefits. It is far more popular in Europe, as well as in Russia andContinueContinue reading “Sea Buckthorn”