Recipes

Turkey, Lentil and Orange Soup with Chive and Mustard DumplingsFeeds 6 1 turkey leg, split into a thigh and drumstick3 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil6 rashers of smoked streaky bacon1 onion, chopped3 carrots, peeled and diced3 celery sticks, diced…

Ham Hock, Borlotti Bean and Kale SoupFeeds 4 For the ham and stock1 ham hock1 carrot1 onionA few black peppercorns2 or 3 bay leaves 3 large floury potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks3 carrots, peeled and sliced2 stalks of celery, sliced1 oni…

February is proving to be as miserable as it generally succeeds in being. Not only has this recession become a scary reality, we are also going through the coldest snap of weather we have seen in years. It's dark, cold and miserable and I for…

'Tis the season to be jolly, but I'm sad to report that it has been far from it in our family household. With December being a fine combination of illness, injury, damaged cars and various other misdemeanours, I could be forgiven for being th…

  What with this credit crunch malarkey and the need for people to keep warm on cheap sustainable food over the winter, there is nothing better than soup to turn to. Whether it is a 'bottom of the fridge' soup in which you…