Courtesy of Trisha, Plot 38 Gooseberry Chutney 1 litre/2 pints of green gooseberries 275g/ 10oz sultanas 1 onion 1 litre/2 pints vinegar 40g /1 1/2 oz ground ginger 40g /1 1/2oz mustard seed 75g/3oz salt 225g/ 8oz sugar 7.5g/1/4oz cayenne pepper 15g/1/2oz turmeric Chop the gooseberries,sultanas and onion;put into the preserving pan with the vinegar,ginger,mustard … Continue reading Homemade preserve recipes
Lily Barclay - Senior writer - bbcgoodfood.com 1. Perfect pasta Who can resist a comforting bowl of pasta? Quick, cheap and popular with kids this is the perfect dish to use up the humble courgette. Cheese & tomato pasta bakes can be made in bulk and frozen so are perfect for busy families and carbonara-style … Continue reading Top 10 things to do with Courgettes
Want to use up a glut of courgettes in your allotment? This is a tried and tested cake in my home, loved by vege-phobes, and freezes very well! Ingredients 120g softened unsalted butter 125ml sunflower oil 100g caster sugar 200g soft brown sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten 130ml milk 350g plain flour 2 tsp baking … Continue reading Courgette cake
Soft fruits grow well in Powerstown with a mature fruit bush producing pounds of fruit. This recipe for redcurrant relish was submitted by one of the plot holders. It is easy and delicious with cheese. 2 medium red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges 1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into small chunks 2 … Continue reading Redcurrant & Onion Relish
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