Another soup from ” Greenfeast: autumn, winter” by Nigel Slater. I have also seen a version of this recipe where pork meatballs are added to the soup. You can use any stock you like for this soup- homemade, ready made from a supermarket or made up from bouillion powder.
Home made Beetroot Crisps trump the packet version hands down, and can be served on their own, in salads or to accompany game and duck. This recipe is from ” Simply British” by Sybil Kapoor. The crisps can be made in advance and reheated in a low oven.
A favourite recipe from ” The Women’s Institute Homemade Jams and Chutneys” by Midge Thomas. Serve with hot or cold meats such as roast pork or duck, or however takes your fancy.
A very good way with this vegetable from Abel & Cole ” How to Eat Brilliantly Every Day”. If you like you can fold the grated veg through the warm oil while it is still in the pan.
An ancient recipe for an addictive Ukranian drink which can also be used to add a sour note to Borsch and other dishes. The recipe is from ” Summer Kitchens” by Olia Hercules and makes 3 x 700 ml bottles.
If you get fresh beetroot with the leaves still attached- or grow your own- then this is a very good way to use the leaves. They taste like chard, and if they look a little limp just pop them in some ice cold water for a few minutes to perk them up and then dry with a tea towel or kitchen paper. The recipe is from ” Summer Kitchens” by Olia Hercules.
A slaw for any season from ” The Saffron Tales ” by Yasmin Khan. It goes very well with roast chicken or turkey, but also as part of a salad table. I served it with lamb burgers and new potatoes today.
This Georgian salad would usually be served alongside other hot and cold Zabuski at the beginning of a meal, accompanied by warm bread. Its from ” Notes from a Small Kitchen Island” by Debora Robertson.
I had lots of home grown beetroot from my allotment this year and cooked this delicious recipe from ” Morito” by Sam and Sam Clark. Sadly this book seems to now be out of print, though it appears occasionally on Amazon at inflated prices second hand. The beetroot can also be served with their recipe for Spiced Labneh.
