Low in fat, high in protein, stacked with vitamins and iron and this year, fed on a summer of bumper pastures.Wild or farmed, venison is always a first-rate meat choice. Free-range and pasture-fed, it has a slightly finer grain than beef. If you have...
This savoury staple is full of earthy fragrant flavours and is packed with vitamins.Having mushrooms in the fridge promotes a sense of security in the cook. In minutes, you've got mushrooms on toast, or a rapid blended soup. A little longer, and there's...
Young and mild, or dried and full of flavour, this wholesome tree nut is a snacker's delight.Who can resist hazelnuts? They're the most consistently rewarding nuts. Lay your hands on this autumn's harvest of Kentish cobnuts (hazelnuts by another name)...
Plums are at their best right now, and these low-calorie fruits won't cause spikes in your blood sugar levels.Hurrah, it's the season for English plums. In fact, it's the best time to eat plums, full stop. For most of the year, immature, squeaky-skinned...
Look for the elongated rather than bell-shaped varieties for a fuller flavour as well as a health boost.In theory, there's no vegetable better than the red pepper for bringing Mediterranean sunshine to a dish, but the majority of red peppers on sale in...
It's the English picking season for a sweet, sharp, pop-in-the-mouth fruit crammed full of antioxidants and vitamin C.Since blueberries are a year-round fixture on supermarket shelves, it may not be obvious that they are at their seasonal best right now....
Sweetest at their smallest, these succulent summer squashes are ideal for kids.• Rosie Sykes's courgette pikelets in pitta bread with sesame dressing recipeAt this time of year, courgettes grow fast and furious. If gardeners or allotment holders overlook...
Broad beans are a beautiful looking, highly companionable veg stuffed with protein.With their verdant sheen and kidney-shaped curves, few vegetables rival broad beans in the looks department. True, a little effort in the form of double podding is needed...