Butternut squash has become very popular, almost ubiquitous, and it’s an orange colour so it must be good for you. I think it is at its best roasted when the full flavour develops. As well as making a good accompaniment…
Category: Veggies
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A garlic fest that goes extremely well with roast chicken. Don’t be put off by the amount of garlic which might seem quite daunting; it is blanched before use and that moderates its strength of flavour into something entirely softer.…
Garden Peas à la JC
Fresh garden peas, in their all-too-brief season, are a complete delight. For a bit of variety over and above plain boiled peas (which are excellent), especially when the season is getting advanced and the peas are a little older, this…
Spring Vegetables
An odd title considering that the canned artichoke hearts are a somewhat less-than-usual ingredient; I’d have thought a title featuring them might be appropriate. Nonetheless, this came from an Easter publication tossed out by the Radio Times. The artichokes remind…
Puy Lentil Salad
Puy lentils have a natural peppery taste and make a good salad to accompany cold chicken or guinea fowl. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 5 mins cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients 8 oz Puy lentils, rinsed 2 shallots, finely chopped…
Green Bean Salad with Pecans
This is a development of a bean salad with walnuts by Mr Stein. I find walnuts can be a bit strenuous at times and thought the gentler flavout of pecans would give a more appealing result; they still go perfectly…
Veggies for Fish
This is an earthy combination of vegetables flavoured with mint that seems to be a good accompaniment to fish dishes. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 15 mins cooking time: 10 mins Ingredients 25g butter 125g garden peas (preferably fresh) 125g…
Sweet Potato Rösti
This adaptation of the Swiss rösti is great as a light snack topped with a little more crumbled goat’s cheese. It also makes a more unusual accompaniment to meat dishes. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 10 mins cooking time: 25…
Stir-Fried Pak Choi and Asparagus
From an idea on a Waitrose packet of pak choi, adjusted to suit a non fish-eating audience. It makes a good vegetable addition to a Thai or Chinese meal. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 5 mins cooking time: 6 mins…
Braised Fennel
This makes a great accompaniment to fish and chicken (not together!) dishes. I use chicken stock for the braising but a vegetable stock could be used. This recipe also works well for chicory but halve the cooking time. Planning serves:…