Readers' Solutions

Foraged Nettle Gnocchi with a choice of 3 sauces
Carl Legge |
Wednesday, 20th April 2011

I've been looking for more ways to use this freely available and nutritious vegetable. This recipe makes a vibrant green gnocchi that's as tasty as it is inexpensive. If the preparation takes a...

 

HOW TO MAKE A CONTOUR MAP – Bush Style!
Darren J. Doherty |
Tuesday, 19th April 2011

I developed a technique last year during the Keyline Design Course at Tuscon, Arizona for making a contour map using cheap available materials. One of our students didn't have...

 

Foraged wild garlic & smoked salmon carbonara
Carl Legge |
Thursday, 14th April 2011

This recipe is a delight. It's stunningly simple to cook and moreishly gorgeous to eat. It will provide a quick supper for two or a fantastic dish for entertaining friends.

 

Making Moveable Raised Beds From Scrap
Maria Lalic |
Wednesday, 13th April 2011

Your local recycling centre will usually pass on freezer baskets that would otherwise be destined for landfill. Freezer baskets are made from plastic-coated steel wire and measure 18" by 18" by...

 

Energy Efficiency - How To Save Money In The Kitchen
Carl Legge |
Wednesday, 6th April 2011

I'll come clean. I've been emotionally involved with my pressure cooker for many years now. It's always there when I need it, very fast and it produces tasty meals. What more could any person...

 

Rhubarb polenta cake with ginger, cinnamon, cardamom & almonds
Carl Legge |
Friday, 1st April 2011

Rhubarb is in season now and just delicious. This recipe is based on Nigella Lawson's Rhubarb Cornmeal Cake in How To Be A Domestic Goddess. I've adapted it significantly. We've made...

 

Vegan and Gluten Free Moist Banana Loaf scattered with Sweet Violets
Hayley Harland |
Monday, 28th March 2011

This common English flower is often known as an uninvited guest on pristine lawns, but I love it. You could say it tastes similar to a perfumed sweet carrot but really it just tastes like......

 

Wild garlic and homemade ricotta pasta
Carl Legge |
Friday, 25th March 2011

Wild garlic and ricotta give a twist to simple pasta. This is a very simple recipe which will look and taste great without hours of effort. You'll need to make the ricotta a few hours ahead of...