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What to make using your garden vegetables and fruits

10/08/2024 by Judith Leave a Comment

Summer and autumn are when your garden produce is at its peak. After all your efforts tending your greenhouse or vegetable patch, or time spent working on your allotment, now is the time to make the most of your garden vegetables and fruits.

A bunch of homegrown carrots on a kitchen worktop.

Recipes using garden vegetables

Homegrown vegetables are seasonal vegetables are at their best. They are fresh, haven't travelled far and you can be sure they haven't been treated with chemicals.

Your homegrown produce will add far more flavour to your meals and is perfect for adding to dishes such as quiche, risotto or soups.

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A decorative quiche made using summer vegetables.
Summer vegetable quiche
Summer vegetable quiche is a great way to use up garden vegetables such as courgettes, green beans and tomatoes.
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Broad bean risotto
Broad bean risotto
This quick and easy risotto recipe is a perfect recipe to use homegrown broad beans.
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3
vegetarian minestrone soup
Vegetarian minestrone soup
Minestrone soup is a perfect way to make use of you homegrown veggies such as green beans, carrots, celery, courgettes, tomatoes or any other tasty veggies you have grown.
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4
Courgette tart decorated with courgette flowers.
Courgette (zucchini) quiche
Homegrown courgettes are perfect for this quiche recipe which makes use of the edible courgette flowers too.
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5
A bowl of broccoli and blue cheese risotto.
Broccoli and blue cheese risotto
This risotto recipe combines the flavour and texture of broccoli with creamy blue cheese to make a quick and easy lunch recipe.
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6
A bowl of spicy carrot and lentil soup.
Spicy carrot and lentil soup
Homegrown carrots are full of flavour and this spicy autumn soup recipe is a good way to enjoy them when topped with homemade croutons.
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Hasselback carrots
Hasselback carrots with honey and rosemary
If you have a good supply of homegrown carrots now is the time to try your hand at these hasselback style roast carrots. They are a tasty vegetable side dish and may be easier to make than you think.
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Swiss chard with almonds and raisins
Swiss chard with almonds and raisins
This vegetable side dish can be prepared in minutes and is a perfect way to use Swiss chard or other leafy green vegetables.
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Recipes using garden fruits

Apples, pears, rhubarb, plums, blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries are common British garden fruits. They are at their best when enjoyed straight from the garden but some fruits such as blackcurrants, raspberries, gooseberries and rhubarb can also be frozen for you to use over the months ahead.

Frozen garden fruits can be used to make this no bake blackcurrant cheesecake, oaty fruit crumble or can be used in this mixed fruit chutney recipe.

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Baked apples
Baked apples
Baked apples are one of the easiest summer or autumn desserts to prepare but are always a treat served with ice cream or homemade custard.
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Blackcurrant cheesecake
Blackcurrant cheesecake
Blackcurrants pair perfectly with this creamy no bake cheesecake to create this classic summer dessert.
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A slice of fruit tart with crumble topping.
Fruit tart with oat crumble topping
This fruit tart is topped with a crunchy oat crumble and can be made using a variety of fruits such as plums, pears, blackberries, apples, rhubarb, gooseberries or raspberries.
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Raspberry frangipane tart
Raspberry frangipane tart
The sharp flavour of raspberries pairs well with almond frangipane to create this delicious sweet pastry tart.
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13
A bowl of homemade fruit chutney.
Fruit chutney
This easy chutney recipe is versatile and can be made using a variety of garden fruits such as apples, rhubarb, plums, gooseberries, peaches or pears.
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14
White chocolate and raspberry mousse
White chocolate mousse with raspberries
Raspberries pair well with this egg-free white chocolate mousse.
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Fruit crumble with oats
Fruit crumble with oats
This fruit crumble has a crunchy oat crumble topping and can be made with a variety of garden fruits, either fresh or frozen.
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Recipes using greenhouse produce

Tomatoes, peppers and aubergines are popular greenhouse crops and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

You could make a rustic galette or enjoy the flavours of summer with some tomato and olive bruschetta.

Some crops such as courgettes and tomatoes can be very productive and result in a glut. Whether you have grown cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, beef tomatoes or any other type you may find yourself with lots to use all at once. Of course, you could share some with family and friends but if you still find yourself with a glut of tomatoes why not make a batch of tomato chutney or some hot tomato chutney to stock your pantry or to give as a homemade gift.

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Camembert and cherry tomato galette
Cheese and tomato galette
This attractive rustic galette is perfect for lunch or dinner and is simple to make.
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Sweet peppers with Stilton and quinoa
Quinoa stuffed peppers with Stilton
These quinoa and Stilton stuffed peppers are a great way to enjoy your fresh sweet peppers. Serve either as a vegetable side dish or appetiser.
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Tomato and olive bruschetta
Tomato and olive bruschetta
Tomato and olive bruschetta combines the flavours of summer in this simple appetiser or finger food.
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A close up view of Mediterranean vegetable stew.
Mediterranean vegetable stew (ratatouille)
If you have grown sweet peppers, courgettes and aubergines then this beany ratatouille recipe is the obvious way to make use of your fresh produce. Enjoy as a vegetarian lunch paired with crusty olive bread or focaccia.
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An open jar of red tomato chutney with a spoon.
Red tomato chutney
Tomato chutney is a perfect way to use a glut of tomatoes and as it's name suggests, is easy to make.
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An open jar of hot tomato chutney and some tomatoes and chillis.
Tomato and chilli chutney
Spice up your sandwiches, salads and cheeseboards with this hot tomato and chilli chutney.
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