Alexanders

Contents — Introduction— Description— Habitat and distribution— Introduction Alexanders has a fascinating past, used as food and medicine since Roman times. Once called “parsley … Continue

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Alexanders

Introduction Alexanders has a fascinating past, used as food and medicine since Roman times. Once called “parsley of Alexandria,” people grew this herb in … Continue

Alexanders in gluten free cheese sauce

With buds appearing on the choice, young Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) I spend an afternoon gathering down near my local river. The sun is shining, … Continue

Buttered Alexanders stems

Slipping down to the coast early morning, I harvest the young autumnal Alexanders stems. They are so young that I simply lift them out … Continue

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 … Continue

Brined Alexanders

Brined Alexanders? Sounds really weird… all that salt etc. But not so, because this Alexanders recipe turned out a treat. Let the Alexanders sit … Continue

Cheesy nipplewort and Alexanders pasta

Nipplewort is a tasty wild edible green that stands up to frost and cold. In this Nipplewort recipe, I have combined it with the … Continue

Curried Alexanders leaf

Alexanders leaf makes a great cooked edible green, and there is a vast abundance of it at the moment. In this Alexanders recipe, I … Continue

Alexanders in spicy tomato sauce

This quick and easy Alexanders recipe makes a wonderful wild tapas. Spicy tomatoes combine well with the myrrh like flavour of Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum). … Continue

Samphire stuffed mackerel with Alexanders and wild fennel seeds

Baked mackerel coated in Alexanders & Wild Fennel Seeds, then stuffed with Marsh Samphire brings this dish alive with the full flavours of estuary … Continue

Alexanders pasties

The stems of the Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) goes really well with the cheese and potato filling. You can either make your own flaky pastry, … Continue

Pickled buds of Alexanders

Pickled Buds of Alexanders Recipe – Alexanders buds have a heavily-scented flavour, unlike anything you have most probably tried. Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) are an … Continue

Steamed Alexanders

The young growth of Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) are just beginning to emerge, and now is the time to don your wellies and hunt out … Continue