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Cider Glazed Roasted Celery with Crispy Parmesan Topping

This fills the kitchen with the most wonderful aroma as the celery cooks and softens. Serve as a delicious vegetarian supper with baked potatoes or as an accompaniment to roast chicken, game or fish. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes You’ll need 1 head celery, washed, separated into stalks and cut… Continue reading Cider Glazed Roasted Celery with Crispy Parmesan Topping
Celery, Smoked Haddock & Sweetcorn Chowder

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You’ll need: 750ml whole milk 750g undyed smoked haddock fillet ½ tsp black peppercorns, crushed 2 bay leaves 50g unsalted butter 5 sticks celery, chopped into 2-3cm pieces 1 onion, chopped & washed thoroughly and sliced 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 175ml… Continue reading Celery, Smoked Haddock & Sweetcorn Chowder
Caramelized Celery Tarte Tatin with Parmesan & Sage Crust

Serves: 4 as a starter Preparation time: 40 minutes, plus resting the pastry Cooking time: 25-30 minutes You’ll need: For the pastry: 100g cold butter, cut into 1cm dice 200g plain flour 8 sage leaves, finely chopped 25g parmesan, finely grated Pinch salt For the filling: 2 whole bunches of celery, remove outer leaves and… Continue reading Caramelized Celery Tarte Tatin with Parmesan & Sage Crust
Special Fried Rice with Radish, Celery and Spring Onions

This quick and easy special fried rice recipe is packed full of colour, flavour and crunch thanks to the radishes, spring onions, celery and Chinese leaf lettuce. Perfect for a tasty mid-week supper. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: 1 tbsp sesame oil 250g pork strips 1 clove garlic,… Continue reading Special Fried Rice with Radish, Celery and Spring Onions
Winter Stew of Celery, Chorizo & Cannellini Beans

Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 15 minutes, plus soaking the beans overnight Cooking time: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes You’ll need: 2 tbsp olive oil 6 shallots, sliced 250g chorizo, cut into 2cm slices 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ head celery, each stalk cut into 3 pieces, plus a few leaves for… Continue reading Winter Stew of Celery, Chorizo & Cannellini Beans
Saffron Braised Chicken with Peas, Celery, Almonds and Garlic

Celery creates a great base flavour for lots of different of casserole recipes and is especially good when cooked down with shallots and garlic in this tasty summer dish. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes You’ll need 3 tbsp olive oil 4 free-range chicken legs, cut in half 4 shallots, chopped… Continue reading Saffron Braised Chicken with Peas, Celery, Almonds and Garlic
Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef with Beer, Celery, Shallots and Herbs

Melt in the mouth beef that you have let cook slowly all afternoon? What could be easier. Here celery, shallots and carrots form the basis of a rich, flavourful gravy. Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 10 minutes plus overnight marinating Cooking time: 4.5 hours You’ll need: 1.5kg beef brisket (flat not rolled) 400ml beer, IPA is… Continue reading Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef with Beer, Celery, Shallots and Herbs
Blue Cheese Beef Burger with a Celery & Radish Salsa and Caramelised Shallots

Not much beats burger night at home, topped with creamy blue cheese and sweet caramelised shallots, the crisp salsa cuts through the richness and brings a serious dose of freshness. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: For the shallots 8 shallots 3 tsp butter 1 tsp brown sugar ½… Continue reading Blue Cheese Beef Burger with a Celery & Radish Salsa and Caramelised Shallots
Stilton Cheese and Celery Pasties

Flaky pastry encases a delectable filling of potato, Stilton cheese and diced celery, these pasties make for a perfect midweek family supper, as well as being wonderful packed up and eaten ‘al fresco’ as a Bonfire Night warmer. Suitable for freezing. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 30-35 mins You’ll need 2 large… Continue reading Stilton Cheese and Celery Pasties
Roasted Cod Topped with Celery, Walnut and Black Olive Stuffing

Quick and easy to make whilst being very light and healthy, this is good food at its best. The crunchy mixture of the nuts, breadcrumbs and crunchy, sweet celery make a lovely contrast to the soft, creamy cod. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need 4 x approx 150g cod… Continue reading Roasted Cod Topped with Celery, Walnut and Black Olive Stuffing
Spring Onion and Asparagus Risotto

This easy risotto recipe is full of delicate and fragrant flavours thanks to the spring onions and celery – a real taste of summer. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes You’ll need: 25g butter 1 stick of celery, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 175g Arborio rice 100ml white wine 750ml… Continue reading Spring Onion and Asparagus Risotto
Brazilian Prawn Stew

Bringing the flavours of Rio, this flavoursome one pot prawn stew is quick and easy to make for a light weeknight meal. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes You’ll need: 1tbsp olive oil 3 sticks of celery, finely sliced 1 green pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 green chilli,… Continue reading Brazilian Prawn Stew
Radish and Celery Potato Salad

Potato salad is a real crowd pleaser and this recipe, packed with extra crunch, has plenty to offer than flavour and texture. Perfect for lighter dining served with fresh fish or grilled chicken. Serves: 4 (as a side dish) Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You will need: For the salad: 500g baby… Continue reading Radish and Celery Potato Salad
Celery, Blue Cheese and Crispy Bacon Risotto

Perfect for an easy, instant warming supper. Smooth and creamy with the tender slight crunch of the nutty celery and oozing blue cheese this will become a family favourite. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes You’ll need 1 tbsp olive oil 200g smoked bacon lardons 1 large onion, finely chopped 1… Continue reading Celery, Blue Cheese and Crispy Bacon Risotto
Celery & Chicken Noodle Pho

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled 1 red chilli, halved 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp chilli sauce or sweet chilli sauce according to your taste 1.5 litres good chicken stock 200g dried rice noodles 400g cooked, chopped chicken breast 4 stalks celery, halved… Continue reading Celery & Chicken Noodle Pho
Spanish Rice

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes + resting You’ll need: 2 tbsp olive oil 150g pancetta, or use streaky bacon or chorizo 1 onion, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 3 large or six small tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tsp smoked,… Continue reading Spanish Rice
Chicken, Celery and Peanut Stir Fry

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp cornflour 2 tsp sugar ½ tsp sea salt 400g skinless, boneless chicken thighs 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 1 bunch… Continue reading Chicken, Celery and Peanut Stir Fry
Hearty Italian Sausage Soup

Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes + resting – see notes below You’ll need: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 150g pancetta, or use streaky bacon or chorizo 400g spicy sausage, casings removed and made… Continue reading Hearty Italian Sausage Soup