Vegetable

At the Farm Shop we don’t treat cooking as a precise science, nor are we trying to give a comprehensive list of recipes. These are some of our favourite dishes and we hope you’ll give some of them a try. They’ve worked for us on countless occasions but that doesn’t mean, with a bit of imagination and a few tweaks, they can’t be improved. Good luck.
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Fennel and orange salad with lemon and marmalade dressingBy Jess

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with citrusy goodness, this fennel and orange salad is a simple yet elegant dish that celebrates seasonal produce. The crisp fennel pairs beautifully with the sweetness of oranges, while the lemon and marmalade dressing adds a zesty twist. Perfect as a light starter or a vibrant side, this salad is a quick and delicious way to elevate your meal.

Crown prince and chard lasagnaBy Jess

This Crown Prince and Chard Lasagna is a hearty and satisfying dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of squash and the earthy flavours of chard. Perfect for a cosy dinner, it layers caramelised Crown Prince squash seasoned with warming spices, tender chard, and a rich, creamy white sauce infused with nutmeg and Dijon mustard. Topped with golden parmesan and baked to perfection, this lasagna is a delightful twist on a classic, showcasing the best of seasonal, comforting ingredients. Serve it up for a special family meal or as a delicious vegetarian centrepiece.

Crispy fried Brussels sprouts with lentils and mintBy Jess

My daughter Nell virtually forced this on me when we had lunch at Manteca in Shoreditch (where she works). Vincotta is heavily reduced, pressed, unsieved grape must and is a speciality of Puglia. Rick Stein gave it a shout-out as his secret special ingredient. You don’t see it in South Devon very often but I’d have thought pomegranate molasses would give an equally interesting result. Sprouts have never been my thing – I normally suffer, rather than relish them at Xmas - but I couldn’t stop eating these. They’d work as a small plate or side – but probably not with the trad Christmas dinner - and, if, like me, you’re not big on deep fat frying, work a treat in the Air Fryer.

Lemon, Garlic, Mint, and Fennel Pollen SpaghettiBy JessThis pasta dish can be as simple or intricate as you prefer. At its core, it celebrates the essence of spaghetti, with fennel pollen as the star ingredient that adds a unique, aromatic flair.
Fennel Pollen MarinadeBy JessAs we all know, wild fennel grows like a weed everywhere it lays its hat. Most gardeners pull it up because it is just that, but once you’ve given pollen a go you’ll be planning a designated fennel patch. Apparently, it keeps the slugs and snails away. Culinary website, Serious Eats says;’ "if angels sprinkled a spice from their wings, this would be it." This is only slight hyperbole. Fennel pollen is an incredibly powerful spice, with notes of liquorice, citrus and handmade marshmallows. It tastes like pure summer joy.’At around £1 per gm (£1000 per kg) it doesn’t come cheap, so picking and drying your own adds to the joy. As usual, I might have left it a bit late because in a normal year, wild fennel starts flowering at the end of June and in its desperation to reproduce, if you keep on picking the flowers it will go on flowering well into August. All you have to do is pick the flowers into a paper bag and leave it next to your boiler or on top of the hot water tank. Come autumn, when it’s dry, pulse in a food processor until the stalks have separated and shake around in a colander so the flower dust falls through. Seal in a jar and you’re good to go. 
Creamy GuacamoleBy JessHere's our take on the traditional guacamole. These buttery avocados are mashed into guacamole with fragrant coriander, a hint of chilli spice, and a burst of zesty lime juice. Just a few ingredients are all you need to make the best guacamole, perfect as a side dish or dip.
Grilled vegetablesBy JessGreat as an antipasti but grilling vegetables is a lot harder than people think as you don’t want overly raw vegetables as much as you don’t want soggy ones.
King Oyster Mushrooms with Herb ButterBy JessThe hearty texture of king oyster mushrooms makes them ideal for grilling over high heat. They turn crisp and golden on the outside while remaining firm and chewy inside, with impressive char lines. This simple method adds rich, savoury BBQ flavours to a vegan dish.
Nut Roast GaletteBy Ben WatsonThe ubiquitous BFS nut roast is available all year, but it does come into its own at Christmas. Indulgently packed with stilton, nuts and parsnips, then wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves, it certainly earns its place at a Christmas table. There’s also a vegan version without the stilton and eggs. Here’s how you can deconstruct our nut roast and make it into stunning centrepiece this Christmas...
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