FoodSavvy Recipes
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Crusted Pumpkin Wedges
With this simple yet delicious recipe, you can use all kinds of pumpkin to make these yummy wedges.
Zesty Broccoli Pesto
Broccoli is in season in the UK throughout March, April, May. In this recipe it provides a mouth-watering alternative in pesto to herbs such as basil.
Cauliflower No-cheese
A spicy version of a classic, minus the cheese. Chick pea flour (gram flour or besan) is a great store cupboard item. You can use it to make batter for onion bhajis or sweeten it to stuff into breads. It is commonly cooked with yoghurt to make spicy creamy dishes but it also works for a vegan version.
Rice N’ Peas
The staple food of Jamaica is rice n peas. The type of ‘pea’ can vary, some people use gungo peas, others pigeon peas. We like the rice with red kidney beans as it adds a rich red flavour. The addition of coconut makes a rich creamy tasty rice.
Chimichurri
Chimichurri is an uncooked sauce used both in cooking and as a table condiment for grilled vegetables or meat. It originated in Argentina, and comes in a green and a red version. This is the green version, which offers a tasty way to use up leftover herbs.
Chilli Jam
Chilli jam is great as a Christmas gift and tastes delicious with many things, like cheese and cooked meats.
Pangrattato (Garlic and Rosemary Breadcrumbs)
Crispy, crunchy breadcrumbs flavoured with rosemary and garlic. A delicious way to use up leftover bread and perfect to sprinkle over your finished pasta dish. Some call it poor man's Parmesan', as it’s a thrifty alternative, but it doesn’t taste second best.
Mint Sauce
Many recipes only call for a few mint leaves as it is a strong tasting herb, so you might have some leftover. Mint also grows so freely that once you know how to make mint sauce you will never need to buy it again.
Pumpkin Kimchi
This autumnal veg kimchi uses pumpkin leftovers, but also another seasonal favourite, pears. The lesser loved turnip also gets a Korean-inspired make over. And the addition of the chipotle chilli flakes adds additional smokiness that pairs well with the other flavours. Serve alongside any dish or eat it by the spoonful.
Preserved Lemons
A jar of preserved lemons will brighten up your kitchen and put an end to popping to the shops for a single lemon.Traditionally used in Moroccan cooking, these lemons taste great in tagines or with vegetables, chicken or fish.
Southern Indian Style Banana Peel Chutney
This chutney would be the perfect accompaniment to Southern Indian dishes or even cheese or meat dishes. It is best made with organic banana peels, but for non-organic bananas, soak the peels in 4 parts water and 1-part white vinegar for 20 minutes before rinsing. Keep for yourself or give as a gift.
Fruit Peel Vinegar
Not sure what to do with leftover fruit peel? We have just the remedy in a delicious fruit peel vinegar. This makes an amazing set of gifts if poured into pretty bottles and an amazing base for a salad dressing.
Spicy Pickled Watermelon Rind
This is the perfect watermelon waste buster and tastes great with both Mexican and Japanese food, actually it takes great with everything.
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