Tag: broad beans

A Spring Risotto

.Reading time 10 minutes.

I’ve written about a spring risotto before – Risotto Primavera – but that was nine years ago and frankly, it’s such a gorgeous risotto it deserves a little more attention and this one is more simple (though I have to confess I’ve made it like this before on the blog, but again nine years ago). […]

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Griddled Lamb Chops with a Melange of Summer Vegetables

.Reading time 11 minutes.

I’ve greatly enjoyed watching Rick Stein’s new TV series, Rick Stein’s Food Stories, in which he travels around UK exploring food traditions and the country’s favourite foods. In each episode, he heads back to his kitchen in Padstow, Cornwall a couple of times to cook up something which reflects the foods he’s been looking at, […]

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Broad Beans, Artichoke Hearts & Peas

.Reading time 7 minutes.

It began with a gift. Linda and George, who have been staying with me for a few days, visiting from Spain, went off to a family wedding in Cambridge on Friday. They returned with a gift from George’s sister-in-law; she’d sent me some cabbages and broad beans from her allotment. They came in a huge […]

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Trofie with Broad Beans, Prosciutto & Fresh Mint

.Reading time 6 minutes.

I bought some broad beans in the Lower Marsh Market on Saturday. Bio-dynamic broad beans, even! I wanted to cook them soon while still fresh as can be, so I pondered during the day on the best way to showcase them for supper tonight. Fresh broad beans at this time of the year are such […]

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Salmon with Beurre Rose & Dill Sauce and Broad Bean, Pea & Mint Salad

.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’m getting excited about my holiday in France in a couple of weeks. I haven’t had a holiday in France for ages and how could anyone who loves food and wine not be excited by the thought of a week spent in the middle of Calvados country and wonderful Normandy cheeses like Pont L’Eveque and […]

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