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Eat the Seasons - Autumn

Creamy Potato and Leek Soup

March 22, 2021 by Elizabeth

With just a few simple seasonal ingredients, create a warming, creamy potato and leek soup that pairs perfectly with salt beef bannocks or warm, crusty bread. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: Easy Tattie & leek soup, classic comfort food Nothing beats a bowl of thick, creamy, piping-hot soup to warm you …

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Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Fried Sage & Chilli Pumpkin Seeds

October 31, 2019 by Elizabeth

Leftover Halloween pumpkin? Use up the whole pumpkin – guts, seeds and flesh – in this super easy creamy roasted pumpkin pasta sauce recipe with crispy fried sage and roasted chilli pumpkin seeds. Leftovers reheat really well too! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy Roasted Pumpkin Pasta Sauce – trust me, …

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Vegetables and Gravy

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with Vegetables & Gravy

December 14, 2017 by Elizabeth

A simple yet delicious slow-cooked lamb shanks recipe with vegetables and gravy. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate cold-weather comfort food. This reader-favourite recipe includes both slow-cooked oven version and crockpot slow cooker recipe instructions. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Slow-cooked lamb shanks – an easy Sunday dinner …

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Spiced Tomato and Courgette Chutney

September 16, 2013 by Elizabeth

Love homemade chutneys? Try making this spiced courgette chutney using ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh spices. It’s a delicious autumn treat perfect with a ploughman’s lunch. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Difficulty: Easy I have fond memories of home-made jams and preserves from my Canadian childhood. Alas, preserving is not something I’ve …

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