USE YOUR VEG

 This collection of recipes has been put together especially to help you use up a glut of vegetables, herbs or fruit from your Allotment, garden or vegetable boxes - foraged, own-grown or pick your own.  It is all about making the most of what is in season.  Because seasonal vegetable and fruit is always cheaper, tastier and fresher. Some recipes are more complicated than other but none are difficult. It is nice to be able to start with the vegetable or fruit because it is a very good place to start. This is very much a work in progress.


Apples
Apple, Blackberry and Pecan Crumble Muffins
Beta than Cider
Apple and cinnamon crumble cake

Asparagus
Summer Minestrone (Minestrone Estivo)
Asparagus, Broad Bean and Pea Salad with Farro, Feta and Baby Spinach, Crisp Prosciutto
Vegetable Bake

Aubergine
Moutabal ( Smoked Aubergine Dip)
Brinjal Bhaji (Aubergine Curry)
Baked Aubergine with den Miso

Avocado
Guacomole
Avocado, Tomato, Coriander and Lime Salad
Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Chilli and Coriander Salsa
My Favourite Sandwich - Avocado and Tomato
Spicy Sweet Potato & Black Bean Burgers with Avocado
Grilled Chicken with Almond Dressing, Avocado and Vegetable Salad


Beetroot
Roast Beetroot and Carrot Salad with Caraway and Dill
Beetroot Bubble and Squeak
Beta than Cider
Gluten-free Chocolate & Beetroot Brownies 

Broad Beans
Summer Minestrone (Minestrone Estivo)
Asparagus, Broad Bean and Pea Salad with Farro, Feta and Baby Spinach, Crisp Prosciutto


Broccoli
Char-grilled Broccoli with Chilli, Garlic, Sesame and Soy
Wheatberries, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Crispy Fried Onions, Chilli and Garlic
Pasta with Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Anchovy, Chilli and Garlic

Brussels Sprouts
Classic Bubble and Squeak
 Spicy Chipotle Maple Roast Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Grain Bowls

Cabbage
Zuppa Rapida
Zuppa d'Aosta
Beetroot Bubble and Squeak
Winter Minestrone
Asian Cabbage and Sesame Slaw
Slaw for Ribs
Slaw for Deep-fried Chicken
Sauerkraut
Classic Bubble and Squeak

Carrots
Lentil Salad with Celery, Carrots, Chilli and Parsley
Slaw for Ribs
Slaw for Deep-fried Chicken
Vietnamese Beef Salad
Beta than Cider
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken
Grilled Chicken with Almond Dressing, Avocado and Vegetable Salad

Cauliflower
Saffron Basmati Rice with Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelised Onions 
Aloo Gobi
Soba Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Roast Squash, Cauliflower, Miso and Mixed Seeds
 
Celeriac
Slaw for Deep-fried Chicken
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken
Slow-cooked Spiced Leg of Lamb with Coriander and Butter Beans

Celery
Lentil Salad with Celery, Carrots, Chilli and Parsley
Beta than Cider
Slaw for Ribs

Chillies
Tomato, Chilli and Coriander Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
Harissa Sauce

Citrus Fruit
Lime Pickle
Preserved Lemons in Salt

Courgettes and Marrows
Deep-fried Zucchini and Zucchini Flowers
Risotto with Zucchini and Zucchini Flowers
Courgette, Chickpea and Preserved Lemon Tagine
Vegetable Bake
Grilled Chicken, Almond Dressing, Avocado & Vegetable Salad


Cucumber
Cucumber Raita
Japanese style Cucumber Salad
Gazpacho
Fattoush Salad
Kachumber Salad
Arabic Salad
Giant Couscous with Chermoula

Fennel
Braised Fennel with Butter and Parmesan
Beta than Cider
Vegetable Bake
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken
Fennel and Chard 
Grilled Chicken with Almond Dressing, Avocado and Vegetable Salad

French and Runner Beans
Salad Nicoise
Ingen no goma-ae

Fruit
Baked Blueberry and Vanilla Cheesecake
Garlic
Foccacia with Confit Garlic

Globe Artichokes

Gooseberries
 Elderflower Panna Cotta with Stewed Gooseberries

Herbs
Spicy Red Pepper, Chickpea and Coriander Soup
Tabbouleh
Pesto
Chimichurri Sauce
Chermoula
Tomato, Chilli and Coriander Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Chilli and Coriander Salsa
Salsa Verde
Salmoriglio
Anchovy and Rosemary Sauce

Jerusalem Artichokes

Kale, Cavalo Nero and Greens
Potato, Spring Green and Bacon Gratin
Chicken, Chorizo, Butter Bean and Kale Stew
Pan-fried Scallops, Borlotti Beans, Braised Cavalo Nero and Anchovy and Rosemary Sauce


Leeks
Leek and Parmesan Tart
Chicken with Morels and Sherry
Potato, Leek and Mushroom Gratin


Mushrooms
Chicken with Morels and Sherry
Potato, Leek and Mushroom Gratin

Onions and Shallots
Onion Bhajees
Shallot Tarte Tatin
Saffron Basmati Rice with Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelised Onions 
Crispy Fried Onions
Foccacia with Carmelised Red Onions
Tartiflette

Parsnips
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken

Peas
Summer Minestrone (Minestrone Estivo)
Orzo with Bacon, Peas and Parmesan
Asparagus, Broad Bean and Pea Salad with Farro, Feta and Baby Spinach, Crisp Prosciutto


Peppers
Chicken Jalfrezi
Peperonata 
Spicy Red Pepper, Chickpea and Coriander Soup
Gazpacho
Shakshuka


Plums
Oat and Almond Plum Crumble
 
Potatoes
Chickpea and Potato Curry
Cornish Pasties
Potato, Leek and Mushroom Gratin
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken
Tartiflette
Classic Bubble and Squeak
Beetroot Bubble and Squeak
Patatas Bravas

Pulses (Borlotti Beans, Canallini Beans etc)
Pan-fried Scallops, Borlotti Beans, Braised Cavalo Nero and Anchovy and Rosemary Sauce


Rhubarb
Rhubarb, Almond and Vanilla Upside-down Cake
Rhubarb Compote 


Salad Leaves

Spinach and Chard
Jabchea (Korean mixed vegetable and noodle stir fry)
Baby Spinach, Black Rice, Butter Bean, Broad Bean and Pomegranate Salad
Indian Spiced Spinach & Chickpeas with Coconut & Coriander Rice
Fennel and Chard Gratin
Swiss chard and Herb Tart with Young Cheese

Root Vegetables
Slow-cooked Spiced Leg of Lamb with Coriander and Butter Beans

Spring Greens
Potato, Spring Green and Bacon Gratin

Squashes and Pumpkin
Thai Green Curry with Butternut Squash
Soba Buckwheat Noodle Salad with Roast Squash, 
Cauliflower, Miso and Mixed Seeds

Strawberries and Cane Fruit
Apple, Blackberry and Pecan Crumble Muffins

Sweetcorn
Barbecued Sweetcorn with Burnt Lime & Sea Salt

Sweet Potatoes
Spicy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup
Chipotle Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli
Spicy Chipotle Maple Roast Sweet Potato and Brussel Sprout Grain Bowls
Spicy Thai Red Curry Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup 
Tomatoes
Gazpacho
Cherry Tomato Tarte Tatin
Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Chilli and Coriander Salsa
Tomato, Chilli and Coriander Salsa (Pico de Gallo)
Hugh's Famous Tomato Salad
Domates Salatasi (Turkish Tomato Salad)
Kachumber Salad
Fattoush Salad

Turnips and Swedes
Really Lovely Roast Vegetables to serve with your Chicken
Cornish Pasties
Swede Soup
Swede, Leek and Bacon Gratin
Swede and Carrot Mash

Mixed Vegetable Dishes (Great use-ups)
Vegetable Samosas
Cornish Pasties