the circus gardener's dishfolio
seasonal vegetarian cooking with a side helping of food politics
Last Posted Recipe: Jul 13, 2015
blueberry tart and lemon verbena ice cream
Lemon verbena gives an astonishingly beautiful flavour hit to this ice cream, which matches perfectly with the blueberries in this vegan, gluten free and sugar free dessert
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smoked cheese and chive beignets
smoked cheese and chive beignets - light, tasty and moreish
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smoked paprika tagliatelle with asparagus
smoked paprika tagliatelle with asparagus and wild garlic pesto
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broad bean pilaf with lemon zhug
broad bean pilaf with slow roasted cinnamon tomatoes and lemon zhug - healthy, vegan and bursting with wonderful flavours
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rosemary and pine nut semifreddo
seasonal dessert - rosemary and pine nut semifreddo
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smoked avocado and pea risotto
beautifully balanced flavours in this smoked avocado and pea risotto
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beer battered asparagus with lemon and ghe
succulent and crispy - beer battered fresh asparagus with a lemon and gherkin aioli
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Indonesian-style hot noodles with cabbage
Indonesian-style spicy noodles with summer cabbage - spicy, vegan and healthy!
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asparagus with poached egg and mint
A healthy, seasonal alternative breakfast/brunch - asparagus with poached egg, mint and Parmesan
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potato & broad bean frittata with mint oil
Charlotte potato, spinach and broad bean frittata with mint oil and pea shoots - early summer on a plate!
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samphire, hazelnut and roast lemon salad
samphire, hazelnut and roast lemon salad
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flageolet bean and crispy leek risotto wit
flageolet bean and crispy leek risotto with truffle oil
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forced rhubarb and lemongrass granita
A simple but rewarding granita recipe, where the sugar content has been kept low so that the subtle flavours shine through. The result is a truly refreshing, delicately scented delight.
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rhubarb and vanilla jam
Rhubarb and vanilla make a great pairing (think rhubarb and custard), and this jam is a delightful example of this successful marriage of flavours.
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chickpea cakes with curry oil
Packed with flavour and goodness and delicious hot or cold.
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leek, mushroom and tarragon filo tartlets
leek, mushroom and tarragon filo tartlets
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winter squash and bean chilli with chunky
winter squash and bean chilli with chunky guacamole. Autumnal comfort food, perfect for Bonfire Night.
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golden beetroot, saffron and fennel soup
The aniseed flavour of fennel work well with the earthy sweetness of beetroot in this autumnal soup
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Beetroot, chickpea and bean burgers
These burgers may be vegan but they are full of protein and they pack a punch!
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summer fruits creme brulee
This recipe came about as a result of the desire to make something out of small quantities of various soft fruit I had brought back from the allotment one night. It’s relatively simple to put together, and despite being beautifully fruity and creamy is also surprisingly light.
by the circus gardenersummer fruits creme brulee
This recipe came about as a result of the desire to make something out of small quantities of various soft fruit I had brought back from the allotment one night. It’s relatively simple to put together, and despite being beautifully fruity and creamy is also surprisingly light.
by the circus gardener
summer fruits creme brulee
This recipe came about as a result of the desire to make something out of small quantities of various soft fruit I had brought back from the allotment one night. It’s relatively simple to put together, and despite being beautifully fruity and creamy is also surprisingly light.
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