In this first of a new mini -series, allotment guru Jayne Hickling shares her knowledge and recipes for this super summer staple

This take on pasta e ceci is like a hug in a bowl. It should be brothy, so add more water as it cooks if you need to. As it uses such humble ingredients, seasoning is key. A drizzle of good olive oil

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Easy recipes to make ahead and freeze for hearty dinners in a flash

Fry 1 sliced garlic clove for a few seconds in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 500g courgettes, quartered and chopped, and cook until starting to soften. Stir in 200g frozen peas, a 400g can drained cannellini

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