Chard
Also referred to as swiss chard, it’s accessible in a spread of traffic-light colors and produces a continuing provide of recent leaves that may be lower off as wanted. Depart the central crown in place so the plant continues to provide foliage till it goes to seed in late spring. Choose younger, shiny leaves to eat and compost older ones.
In hotter components of the nation, chard might be picked by way of the winter. Nevertheless, progress slows in chilly climate and chard gained’t survive if the temperature dips to round -15C.
Why not attempt chard in our comforting swiss chard gözleme? Or, in a nutty candy stew like our chard, candy potato & peanut stew. If you’d like indulgence, attempt our tacky chard gratin.
For extra recipe inspiration, try our chard recipes.
Autumn cabbage
Cabbage is great in soups, shares or gently braised, and works notably nicely when served with pork. Use secateurs, loppers or a serrated knife to chop the cabbage head away from the stem, then peel away any previous or broken outer leaves to compost. Scale back pest and illness by clearing all plant particles out of your cabbage patch on the finish of the season, able to develop a special veg subsequent yr.
Our chorizo & chickpea soup is a superb warming soup that may be in your desk in beneath 20 minutes. Strive our squash & cabbage sabzi for a superbly spiced facet dish. Or, make cabbage the star of the present in our Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils, an ideal vegetarian centrepiece.
For extra meals starring this hearty veg, try our cabbage recipes.
Swede
Swede is commonly neglected, nevertheless it’s really a key ingredient in one in all our all-time favorite meals, the Cornish pasty. Solely these made in Cornwall to an official recipe might be referred to as Cornish, however ours are a delight wherever you’re. Swede will also be used as a low-fat various to pasta, like in our duck ragu with pappardelle & swede, and it tastes implausible when blended right into a silky soup, like our curried swede soup, making it a extremely versatile veg.
Swedes are prepared for harvesting when the roots are round 10-15cm in diameter. Lever them out of the bottom with a fork as required, or retailer them in barely damp sand in a cool however frost-free, dry shed.
Uncover new and scrumptious methods with this thrifty root veg with our swede recipes.
Beetroot
You should buy beetroot ready-cooked, however examine the pack before you purchase – some are wearing vinegar, which may damage your recipe, particularly for those who’re baking a cake or our beetroot brownies. To have extra management or to make use of ones you’ve grown your self, bake them in foil in a low oven for round 2-3 hrs, or simmer in a pan of water for about 1 hr till tender.
Wash the beetroots earlier than cooking, however don’t peel them. Preserve the foundation and some centimetres of stalk connected when cooking – this stops an excessive amount of of the color leaching out. Harvest beetroots when small (round 5cm in diameter) for the perfect flavour, however you probably have too many to eat straightaway, you’ll be able to depart them within the floor till later by masking with a straw blanket.
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Make our cheat’s beetroot biriyani for a vibrant vegetarian predominant that showcases this veg’s earthy flavour profile, or take pleasure in in a roasted beetroot & feta salad for a satisfying gluten-free and autumnal supper.
Take a look at our beetroot recipes for extra concepts.
Pink cabbage
It’s a staple on Christmas Day, however as its season is ending, why not make extra of it in late autumn? It lends itself nicely to gradual cooking, nevertheless it’s additionally good when shredded uncooked into winter salads. Search for agency, shiny cabbages that really feel heavy for his or her measurement. Pink cabbage retains nicely when wrapped and chilled.
Take pleasure in our braised crimson cabbage for a ravishing Christmas facet, flavoured with cinnamon to get you within the festive spirit. If in case you have leftover crimson cabbage mendacity round after the massive day, whip up our crimson cabbage, cauliflower & coconut dhal for a spicy curry that helps scale back meals waste. Or, attempt it uncooked in our chorizo & crimson cabbage tacos.
Take a look at our crimson cabbage recipes for extra preparation and meal concepts.
Parsnips
Utilizing parsnips as an alternative of potatoes makes mash rather less stodgy and provides a extra complicated flavour. Plus, you’ll be able to eat this dish one-handed with a fork, making it good for an evening filled with Christmas card writing and current wrapping. Strive our curried parsnip mash for veggie facet dish with a kick. Because of their pure sweetness, parsnips work nicely in muffins too, notably ones with added coconut like this honey, parsnip & coconut cake. Additionally they make an ideal Christmas facet when slathered with honey to spotlight this pure sweetness, like our honey-roasted parsnips.
Discover extra parsnip recipes.
Girolles
We’re simply on the finish of the girolle season, however they’re too good to not point out. If you will get your arms on the final of this yr’s wild Scottish girolles (often known as chanterelles), take advantage of them earlier than they’re gone. Don’t be tempted to choose them until a mushroom foraging professional guides you.
Including a contact of yeast extract helps that umami flavour shine by way of, as we have finished on this wild mushrooms on toast recipe. However, they’re additionally implausible when pan-fried with butter and lemon, like in our sautéed wild mushrooms recipe. Clear them gently with a pastry brush to take away any dust, however attempt to keep away from washing them, as this may make them soggy.
Uncover extra mushroom recipes.
Pears
Like apples, completely different sorts of pears will probably be at their greatest at completely different occasions within the season. In November, Perry Courtroom Farm recommends in search of Doyenne du Comice, Concorde and Convention pears.
Pears make good desserts, working fabulously with candy and daring flavours like caramel and chocolate. Strive them in our pear, pecan & caramel crumble or our particular person chocolate, pear & amaretti puddings for a particular deal with. Nevertheless, pears are extremely versatile and work superbly with sturdy savoury flavours like cheese. This candy, sharp, herby pickled pear salad will complement a cheeseboard because it cuts by way of the richness.
Get extra inspiration with our pear recipes.
Browse recipes for, and knowledge on, different substances in season in November:
Backyard duties for November
- Plant rhubarb crowns in soil enriched with well-rotted compost or manure
- Plant new fruit bushes, bushes and raspberry canes – it’s the best time of yr to present them a very good begin
- Sow broad beans and plant garlic, as they develop greatest in spring if began off in autumn or winter
- Convey pots of herbs right into a porch or cool greenhouse the place you’ll be able to maintain selecting them
- Acquire fallen leaves to make leaf mould, which can be utilized as a potting ingredient or to situation soil
For extra seasonal gardening ideas, see Gardeners’ World.
Seasonal meals dates in November:
3 November: World Sandwich Day
Strive new fillings and toppings on your sandwiches, wraps and buns with our sandwich recipes.
26 November: World Olive Day
Take a look at our useful information on the prime 5 well being advantages of olives and discover many recipes that function olives with our Mediterranean weight loss program recipes.
Different meals dates on your diary:
5 November: Man Fawkes Evening
Have a good time 5 November with spectacular Bonfire Evening recipes to take pleasure in after the fireworks, together with new methods with toffee apples, parkin and s’mores galore.
1-31 November: World Vegan Month
Uncover our vary of scrumptious vegan recipes, from veggie-packed mains and vegan get together meals, to dairy-free desserts. We’ve every little thing you want for a plant-based feast.
Take a look at extra seasonal recipes
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What are your favorite substances to cook dinner with in November? Depart a remark under.
