Finally, January is over! Spring no longer feels like it’s a million years away, and we can even see summer creeping up on the horizon. While we’re sad to bid farewell to seasonal beetroot, celery and cod, there’s a whole lot of new seasonal ingredients to look forward to in February. We’ve collected some of the tastiest and weirdest looking recipes we could find that use the fruits of February.
Cauliflower, egg and potato curry
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Cauliflower is a vegetable that many of us opt for because we know it’s a healthier choice. It’s packed with delicious nutrients, even if its flavour leaves something to be desired. It’s full of vitamins, can be a digestive aid, and is a natural anti-inflammatory. This incredible vegetarian curry, though, will turn even the staunchest of cauliflower haters into a fan. It’s also a doubly seasonal recipe, since potatoes are in season during the winter, too. Give it a whirl!
Rhubarb and custard slices
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Rhubarb and custard is a classic. From the penny sweets to dessert to wondering if the green sludge you’d been served was really edible; it’s a combination that shaped many a British childhood. Take your nostalgia, and your baking skills, to the next level with these unbelievable rhubarb and custard slices from Olive magazine. You can simplify the recipe a bit by using ready-made puff pastry; it’s not cheating, we promise!
Beef and oyster pie
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Is it a coincidence that oysters are in season during the month of love? After all, they are an aphrodisiac… and an acquired taste. While the traditional way to eat an oyster is as a shooter, there are more palatable ways to enjoy them, like this beef and oyster pie from the Food Network. It takes a while to cook, so why not make the filling ahead of time? Then, on Valentine’s Day, all you need to do is assemble and bake, then get back to giving your sweetheart your undivided attention.
Venison burgers
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Venison is a great alternative to beef, both in terms of flavour and price. Deer are leaner animals than cattle, so venison has less fat per gram than beef does. In fact, venison has roughly half the calories of beef, and you’d never tell because its flavour is so rich. These venison burgers by Josh Eggleton make a great weeknight supper paired with homemade chips. If you don’t have a deep fat fryer, you can bake potato wedges as an alternative, which is better for you to boot. And, if the pickles don’t tickle your fancy, simply sub in condiments that do!
Quick Asian fishcakes
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Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish and can be used in almost any cuisine. During February it can be sourced sustainably within the UK, which only endears us to it more. We love Jamie Oliver’s quick Asian fishcakes that, aside from the salmon, need only 4 ingredients and 22 minutes of your time to make. How’s that for a simple supper?
Nutella, strawberry and brie bites
OK, so Nutella isn’t technically a seasonal ingredient, but World Nutella Day is on February 5th, so we felt it would be remiss of us not to include a Nutella-based recipe in our seasonal selection this month. These Nutella, strawberry and brie bites from Delish are bound to divide opinion by combining chocolate and cheese. But don’t they sound weirdly delicious?
PS: before you raid the supermarket for crescent dough, it’s just the American name for puff pastry! Also note that the oven temperature in this recipe is given in Fahrenheit. 375 F is roughly 200 C.
What are you making this February?
