Recipes
Taste the Seasons at Roots & Vines
Simple, seasonal recipes that make the most of fresh, locally-sourced produce. Whatever's at its best on our shelves this week, you'll find a way to enjoy it here — honest home cooking, easy to follow, and full of Devon flavour.
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Seasonal Recipe
Traditional crunchy pickled onions
The proper method with Ede's pickling liquor from Plymouth. Ready in six weeks, and at their very best by Christmas.
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Seasonal Recipe
Victoria plum & vanilla tarte Tatin
The classic French upside-down tart with British Victoria plums and real vanilla in the caramel — spectacular, and easier than it looks.
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Molly's famous flatbreads
Soft, pillowy garlic and coriander flatbreads made with Cornish yoghurt and butter — a family favourite from our own kitchen.
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Seasonal Recipe
Runner bean & tomato braise
Tender Devon runner beans slow-cooked with tomatoes, garlic and good olive oil — simple, generous and made for mopping up with sourdough.
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Seasonal Recipe
Harissa roast leg of lamb
A showstopping Sunday roast with a gentle North African twist — sweet, smoky harissa working wonders on tender local lamb.
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Chorizo risotto
Rich, creamy and full of smoky warmth — proper comfort food, and simpler to make than you'd think.
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Seasonal Recipe
Broccoli & courgette penne
A bright, simple midweek supper that lets fresh summer veg do the talking — ready in around 20 minutes.
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