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Risotto with Mushrooms and Orange Pepper

“R” in our Vegetarian Alphabet had to be a Risotto. We have fresh Basil and Chives growing in the flat and fresh Rosemary in abundance to forage locally, so in they went!

Ingredients:-

Risotto Rice
Mushrooms, sliced
½ An Orange Pepper, cubed
Italian style hard Cheese, shaved
240ml White Wine
1 Red Onion, 1 White Onion, chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Sprig of Rosemary
2 Sprigs of Thyme
Peas
Fresh Basil and Chives
Butter
1l Vegetable Stock
Salt & Pepper
Oil

Method:-

(1) Fry the Onions in Butter with a dash of Oil until softened.
(2) Add the Garlic and season with Salt & Pepper.
(3) Add the Risotto Rice and dry fry until the grains are slightly browned.
(4) Add the Wine, Rosemary and Thyme and simmer stirring constantly until the Wine has been absorbed.
(5) Remove the Rosemary and Thyme sticks.
(6) Add a large slug of Vegetable Stock.
(6) Add the Mushrooms and Pepper.
(7) Stir constantly and add the Stock a little at a time.
(8) Slimmer and stir for 20 minutes.
(9) Add half of the Hard Cheese and continue to stir.
(10) Add the Peas and stir in.
(11) Turn the heat off and stir in a knob of Butter.
(12) Dress with the fresh Basil, Chives and the remaining hard Cheese.

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We have sourced a local Wholesaler in York to help us provide low cost home delivered Veg Boxes.

Delivered by bicycle to prevent adding to our "Carbon Footprint" initially to the area within the A64 / A1237 Ring Road

The Veg Boxes comprise a selection of locally sourced vegetables suitable for individuals and families including staples such as - (Depending on the season):-

Super Box:- £10

Potatoes - Jackets and Washed whites - (Approx 1kg)
Carrots - (Approx 1kg)
Parsnips - (Approx 300g)
Cabbage - (1 Jumbo Head)
Cauliflower - (1 Jumbo Head)
Onions - (approx 1kg)
Swede / Turnips - (1 or 2 depending on size & season)

Buster Box:- £15

Potatoes - Jackets and Washed whites - (Approx 1kg)
Carrots - (Approx 1kg)
Parsnips - (Approx 300g)
Cabbage - (1 Jumbo Head)
Cauliflower - (1 Jumbo Head)
Onions - (approx 1kg)
Swede / Turnips - (1 or 2 depending on size & season)
Courgettes - (3 or 4 depending on size)
Leeks - (3 or 4 depending on size)
Tomatoes - (6)
Mixed Peppers- (3 mixed)
Broccoli - (1 Jumbo Head)
Spring Onions- (1 Jumbo bunch)

By buying in bulk from a York based wholesalers we are able to obtain the discounts usually only available to the hospitality trade. This means that a Banana sized box of vegetables will be prices starting from £10 including free delivery to your door.

We don’t expect you to buy large quantities in one go, we would rather deliver to you regularly to prevent or at least reduce food wastage.

To order add your details below or call Sue & Tony on 07598 382309 – Deliveries available 6 days a week at a time to suit you. Cash on delivery.

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