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Seasonal ingredients in February

Wage war on the cold with fortifying tagines, hearty stews and comfort food. Try roast venison with kale and or fish pies boasting fresh clams and mussels. Finish things off with rhubarb crumble.

Leek recipes
  • Green baked eggs with butter beans
  • Cheddar, leek and butter bean bake with chicory salad
  • Cornish mussels with bacon, cider and wild garlic
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