We’ve had a lot of questions from readers about if and when they should pot on their chilli plants and what pot sizes to use. This is a hard question to answer as much will depend on the stage of development of your plants and the condition they are grown in. Many of our readers…
This recipe is a cross between an Indian dhal and soup, in fact it is and can be both! It can be served on its own as a starter but also makes a great side dish when served with rice and other Indian food. Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon of Vegetable oil 1 finely…
This great soup is easy to make and great either served as a light summer meal or a hearty winter warmer. The recipe is very adaptable too as you can easily change the ingredients according to your taste or what you have in the fridge. Chilli Soup Ingredients 2 Potatoes 1 pint of vegetable stock…
Freshly cooked tempura really takes some beating. Tempura Ingredients 150g of plain flour Sparkling mineral water 1 pinch of salt 50g of sugar 3 fresh red chillies 150g of mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, mange tout) 30ml lemon juice 10 medium prawns 2 teaspoons of vinegar Method Season the flour and mix together with the…
Now that the chilli growing season is well under way and we are all worrying about our young plants I thought i’d draw together a list of some of the accessories I have found useful for getting me through this next stage in the season. Chilli Focus Pepper Plant food – This is the only…
This is our take on the classic Spanish frittata recipe. Adding a few chillies and some spinach really livens up this classic dish. Frittata Ingredients 6 eggs 2 large potatoes 1 small onion handful of fresh thyme 1 fresh red chilli chopped salt and pepper Method Par boil the potatoes until they are firm to…
I was blown away by a habanero sauce I had during a trip to Mexico a few years ago. Blisteringly hot yet full of the incredible flavour of the habaneros and freshness of the lime juice, this is one of those recipes that I always make for a summer bbq. Habanero Sauce Ingredients 1/4 of…
Drooping chilli plant leaves are one of the most alarming sights in the growing season, particularly when it happens suddenly and affects the whole plant at once. The good news is that drooping is rarely fatal and in most cases your plant will make a full recovery once you identify and address the cause. This…
A light and fresh stew that is very easy to make and delicious served either on it’s own or with new potatoes or rice. Mediterranean Stew Ingredients 1 tin of canellini beans 3 tins of chopped tomatoes 3 small white onions 3 cloves of garlic 3 courgettes (zucchini) Olive oil 1 aubergine (egg plant) 1…