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What's in season - August 21

2nd August 2021

British Food Fortnight (18th September – 3rd October) is on the way and we can’t wait to continue raising awareness for the sustainable, environment enhancing, delicious food produced in Great Britain.

Partnered with Love British Food, we are a Cheshire based manufacturer who are passionate about local, seasonal produce as well as supporting farmers and producers. We have listed this months in-season ingredients for you to support British Food Fortnights mission, to encourage people to discover the diverse and delicious food Britain has to offer.

Apricot

Braised Persian Lamb, Apricot, Feta and Filo Pastry Pie - view the full recipe here

Braised Persian Lamb, Apricot, Feta and Filo Pastry Pie

Basil

Mediterranean Vegetable and Chorizo Soup - view the full recipe here

Mediterranean Vegetable and Chorizo Soup

Carrot

Chicken Stew with Dumplings - view the full recipe here

Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Tomato

Classic Tomato Sauce - view the full recipe here

Classic Tomato Sauce

Pork

Tonkotso Pork Ramen - view the full recipe here

Tonkotso Pork Ramen

Garlic

Braised Lamb Shank, Roast Garlic and Rosemary Jus - view the full recipe here

Braised Lamb Shank, Roast Garlic and Rosemary Jus

Onion

French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutes - view the full recipe here

French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutes

Spinach

Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini in a Tomato Sauce - view the full recipe here

Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini in a Tomato Sauce

Beetroot

Beetroot and Halloumi Sliders - view the full recipe here

Beetroot and Halloumi Sliders

Did you know we are partnered with Love British Food? Our collaboration is based on a mutual passion to encourage both businesses and consumers to use more locally sourced ingredients. Click here to read more about our mission.

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