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Wild Food Recipes

Alexanders Chutney

There’s such a glut of Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) at the moment – yes even in mid-January – and I have always wanted to turn it into chutney, so putting on my thinking cap I went to work to create this gorgeous Alexanders recipe.

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Sea Kale Rosti

Very few people mention using the root of sea kale, but in this sea kale recipe the deep flavours come through, a combination between cooked broccoli stems and sweet chestnuts. A very interesting sea kale recipe, and one well worth trying if you like something different.

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Rowan Berry & Bullace Jelly

A lovely bitter sweet rowanberry jelly recipe that goes well with strong, hard cheese and biscuits, also good with cold lamb and day old roast potatoes…

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Staghorn Sumach Lemonade

At this time of year (Nov) there are still large numbers of staghorn sumach (Rhus typhina) available. This thirst quenching drink develops a lovely pink colour, and the sharpness makes it a perfect alternative to tangy lemonade. A great staghorn sumach recipe to try if this is your first time working with the plant.

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Sea Purslane Pesto

I love the seeds in this sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) recipe. Most folk usually only talk about the leaves. However the seeds of sea purslane are far easier to gather than the leaves, and vast quantities can be collected in a very short time.

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Rosehip Vinegar

With the abundance of Rosehips this year I decided to take advantage of them to create this unique tasting Rosehip vinegar recipe. Rosehip Vinegar is the perfect accompaniment to vegetables and salads as well as ham, smoked meats and fish and is the perfect addition to game sauces.

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Nettle & Chorizo Tapas

I always encourage folks to create simple, tapas style dishes when creating wild food recipes. Here’s a Stinging Nettle recipe I came up with the other day that worked a treat.

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Bullace & Mugwort Gin

Is it a Bullace or a Sloe? The question keeps getting asked. Bullace is half way in size between a Sloe and a Damson. Often mistaken for a Sloe you will know you have a Bullace the moment after the first frost, or your freezer!

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Wild Edible Snails in Garlic Butter

OK, eating wild edible snails from your garden and countryside isn’t the usual recipe I put up here, because I usually focus on wild edible plants. Well a few days ago I stumbled across a whole tribe of snails, all various species which I am not even going to go into. Suffice to say that [...]

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Sea Purslane Fish Cakes

In this Sea Purslane recipe, the gorgeous flavours of sea purslane, wild fennel seeds, and fresh mackerel merge together to create a fish cake full of seashore tastes. This must-try Sea Purslane recipe will have every seashore lover going back for seconds.

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