This recipe, sent in by lovely reader Katie, was served to her (a broad bean loather) by a dear friend. And because she describes herself as of the “polite persuasion” she forced herself to eat it. Imagine her surprise when it turned out to be delicious!
And we’re very much in favour of recipes that convert More…
The ‘seasonal eating’ category
Broad Beans with Fromage Frais
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Warm Beetroot, Broad Bean and Potato Salad
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010This recipe was submitted by Karen L, who says:
“I looked in my fridge and had a lot of the above and didn’t know what to do with it all. I’m sorry I don’t measure the ingredients I just bung it all together and its what I have to hand, however the result is a very More…
Chilli Broad Beans
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010This brilliant, simple dish has been sent in to us by Jane C, who says:
“I had a veg box with pounds of broad beans, and a friend brought me a huge bag from her allotment. I’d never tried them before, so I experimented with what I had handy, and this side dish has become a More…
Veggie-in-the-Spotlight: Beetroot
Wednesday, September 1st, 2010Last year we published a feature on beetroot. This year we’re refreshing that feature as we approach the end of beetroot season, with some brand new recipes from our readers and some more brilliant beetroot facts…
And as it’s just about time to be planning your vegetable patches for next year, do bear beetroot in mind. More…
Beetroot and Cheese Pie
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010This recipe was sent in to us by Judy B, who says:
“Unusual tried and tested favourite with family and freinds. Great cold for a picnic. Highly nutritious and calorific. Have to confess I got this from a recipe book twenty or so years ago but don’t remember which one!”
If anyone knows the provenance of this More…
Beetroot Jelly
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010This recipe was sent into us by Carole L, who says
“Beetroot Jelly was created as a posh picnic accompaniment when a group of us used to go every summer to the outdoor theatre at Hever Castle. One of us would take a whole cooked salmon whilst the other eleven had to produce an unusual side More…
What’s In Season In September
Monday, August 30th, 2010September’s special dates include National Zero Waste Week from 6-12th September (see our special feature), and International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th (which we just LOVE). Traditionally, this was also the month for making corn “dollies” which were intended to provide the corn goddess a resting place when all the corn was More…
Handy guide to eating left-overs
Sunday, August 29th, 2010Monday 6th September will see the start of the third national “Zero Waste Week”, and just like our dear friend Mrs Green of MyZeroWaste we at VegBox Recipes and Ooffoo plan to give it our full support.
This year’s theme is ‘Cooking for Victory’ in response to WRAPS “household Food and Drink Waste in the UK” More…
Fruit-in-the-Spotlight: Apples
Thursday, August 26th, 2010Forget “tablets” and the new iPhone 4 “changing everything. Again.” We still think the best kind of apple is the eating kind and at least these ones DO grow on trees. Read on for all the fascinating facts, a how-to guide on home drying, and eight apple recipes, including cosy, baked, stuffed apples, and the More…
Growing Our Own Veggies: September Checklist
Thursday, August 26th, 2010September heralds the end of Summer and the start of Autumn. To be “precise” – September 23rd is the autumnal equinox this year, when the North pole begins its tilt away from the sun and the nights begin to be longer than the days.
We are definitely in harvest time now, as you’ll know if you More…
