A recipe for the wild garlic season from Nigel Slater. If you cant get hol;d of wild garlic use 6 cloves of new wet garlic instead, and leave in the hot cream to infuse for 15 minutes, then remove.
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Elderflower and Rose Cordial (800ml)
A cordial from Yotam Ottolenghi to serve with some chilled sparking water. Use 3 tbsps cordial for 200 ml water. The cordial will keep in a sterilised bottle in the fridge for at least a month.
Fish Cakes with Wild Garlic Messine (4-6)
A dish which makes the most of wild garlic from Thomasina Miers.
Duck, Spelt and Pomegranate Salad (2)
A recipe from Waitrose.
Paneer with Carrots and Spices (2)
A delicious and simple supper from Nigel Slater.
Beetroot and Apple with Sour Cream (8)
A colourful vegetarian dish from Diana Henry.It could be served as a vegetarian main , alongside some salmon or if you are a beetroot fan like me with anything.
Ful Medames (4)
A spicy bean stew which is often eaten for breakfast throughout the Middle East and North Africa. In 1980 I spent a month in Egypt staying in youth hostels and with very little money, and this is what we ate, daily. This version is from ” The Little Book of Brunch” by Caroline Craig and Sophie Missing.
Shatta ( 1 medium jar).
An easy, addictive and fiery condiment from ” Falastin” by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley. It will keep in the fridge for up to six months, but give it a good stir before using.
Tomato, Avocado and Onion Salad (4)
A fresh and crunchy salad with a Scandinavia note from Nigel Slater.
Lemon and Elderflower Drizzle Pudding (4-6)
A recipe from Nigella Lawson’s ” Cook, Eat, Repeat”.Any leftovers can be easily reheated in the microwave.
Roast Roots with Tahini (4)
A winter vegetable dish from Nigel Slater.
Butternut Squash with Black Rice (2-4)
A vegan recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi which should be served at room temperature. It will serve two as a main or four as a side dish.
Dirty Rice- the Veggie Version (4)
A delicious (if non traditional ) vegetarian version of this southern US dish from Yotam Ottolenghi.
Cabbage with Mustard and Cream (4)

A delicious recipe for slow cooked cabbage from Nigel Slater’s ” Real Good Food”. Serve to accompany sausages or perhaps cold roast pork.
Lemon, Rosemary and Olive Oil Cake (10-12)
A recipe from Tamal Ray.