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January seasonal food

January seasonal foods

January's seasonal food is surprisingly fresh and rich. Root vegetables are in great supply, leafy greens are so good for you, satsumas will help beat the blues, scallops are at their most succulent, and it's your last call for goose.

DIY winter menus

Mix n match dishes for winter eating

Whether it's a brunch, a light lunch or a three-course meal, we've got recipes for all occasions.

Get your vitamin C

Make the most of... satsumas

This orange, easy-peel fruit is not only so juicy it makes your eyes water, it fights depression. Hooray! We feel better already.

Go bonkers for beetroot

Beetroot recipes

Obama hates it, but we – and millions of others – love the earthy flavour and versatile nature of nutritious beetroot. Here are some beetroot recipes, including a cake (don't knock it until you've tried it).

What to grow and when

Planting guide

A quick quide to when to plant vegetables and herbs, and when to harvest.

Nuts about nuts

Nut cracker

Late autumn’s bounty offers us hazelnuts, chestnuts and walnuts. And imagine how your kitchen will smell if you roast them yourself, says Tom Norrington-Davies.

Celebrate walnuts

Squash recipes

Celebrate... squash

The racket sport? Nah, the vegetable! And a charming vegetable if ever there was one!

Cauliflower recipes

Celebrate... cauliflower

Not only is it available all year round, it really does come in all these colours (we didn't believe it either so we've done a bit of research for you!)

Celebrate almonds

Celebrate... almonds

Blanch 'em, flake 'em, chop 'em, ground 'em, eat 'em. Savoury or sweet, almonds are always a treat.

Scallop recipes

Celebrate... scallops

The kingly scallop is available all year round, but the cold winter months are the best time to eat these delightful morsels of loveliness.

Leek recipes

Celebrate... leeks

The Welsh celebrate them, and with good reason. They're synonymous with comforting potato and cheese dishes but are just as tasty served on their own. Anyone care to take a leek?

Pomegranate recipes

Celebrate... pomegranates

Sweet, succulent and reminiscent of Christmas, pomegranates don't look like much from the outside, but open this exotic fruit up and you'll find that seeds are truly the jewels in nature's crown.

Walnut recipes

Celebrate walnuts

There's more to the walnut tree than just nuts, you know. Read about walnuts and try our walnut recipes.

Broccoli recipes

Celebrate... purple sprouting broccoli

This humble vegetable is going through a purple patch and rightly so.

Celebrate kale

Celebrate... kale

Hail to kale, it's as good as – if not better than – broccoli, yet it doesn't get the accolade it deserves; so let's give it some!

Oyster recipes

Celebrate oysters

Whether you regard them as food of the gods or spawn of the devil, oysters are a unique culinary experience. After the dry period between May-August, native oysters come into season and festivals honour this highly-regarded mollusc, once dismissed as simple peasant fare.

Apple recipes

Celebrate apples

Savoury or sweet, apples are always a treat, and they come into their own at this time of year, complementing meat and filling pies and cakes. Take a look at some of our favourite apple recipes.

Game recipes

Celebrate game

Bring in the game birds and light the Christmas candles – we’re heading for the country. Make the most of British comfort food with these hearty game recipes.