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What's in season in November?
Published about 23 hours ago • 3 min read
Hello again my friend!
November is almost here, and the warmer days of Summer are fading into memory. But even as we slide towards Winter, our farmers are still hard at work providing us with delicious fruits and vegetables. See below for the full rundown.
Shabbat recipe of the week - fruit flapjack fingers
You may remember that back in the mists of time, Rakusens used to make fruit flapjack fingers, and they were a real Shabbat treat - oaty, sweet and studded with dried fruits. Perfect for the kiddush table or afternoon tea. Sadly, they were discontinued years ago, so the only option now is to make them yourself. Here's my copycat recipe for these tasty teatime treats, that are just perfect for the time of year (although TBH I'd eat one of these at any time). Yum!
Eating seasonally means you never get bored with what's on your plate! As the selection of produce changes through the year, there's always something new and delicious to try! Here are some of November's top picks:
Below you'll find some of my favourite November recipes using these delicious fruit and veg. Tuck in!
Scrumptious recipes for November
Once you're back from the market/farm shop/greengrocer/other, here are some fabulous recipe ideas to make the most of this month's produce:
Parsnip soup with pears, ginger and coconut A creamy bowl of soup that's slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and totally delightful. Enjoy with buttered seedy toast for a cosy lunch.
Roasted cauliflower and vegetable chowder A thick, chunky, vegetable chowder made with savoury roasted cauliflower, buttery fried onions, and hearty carrots and potatoes. It’s a meal in a bowl.
Baked cod with cheddar and leek crumb topping A fast, family-friendly fish recipe with a tasty cheese and leek topping. A simple and filling midweek supper that everyone will enjoy.
Baked sweet potatoes with spiced butter Meltingly soft, naturally sweet and absolutely delicious! These simple baked sweet potatoes are a gorgeous and easy side dish or light meal.
Saucy mushroom and polenta bake Cheesy, saucy and satisfying, this easy mushroom and polenta bake is a simple yet delicious dinner. A great midweek meal or easy weekend supper.
Caramelised onion and feta tart Flaky golden pastry, rich caramelised onions, and delicious salty cheese combine in this easy, tasty savoury tart that everyone will enjoy.
Pear and apple crumble cake Tender vegan sponge, cinnamon scented fruits, and a topping of scrumptious oaty crumble. Sit down and enjoy a slice with a cuppa!
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As we move into Winter, Shabbat starts and finishes earlier in the day and the whole vibe changes. I hope you enjoy these long Friday evenings and the opportunities presented by the post-Shabbat hours on Saturday night.
Wishing everyone a very Good Shabbos - Shabbat Shalom! May we all be blessed with health, happiness, peace, and many good things.
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Hi, I'm Helen. I share easy, nutritious, seasonal, flexitarian recipes, often with a British-Jewish twist. Expect a weekly dose of delicious dinner ideas, news and positivity!
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