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If you grow your own veg or have a friend with an allotment, you may find yourself with a marrow. A marrow is a cucurbit, which means that it’s from the same family as melons, cucumbers and squash – j

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 1 onion, chopped ◆ 1 courgette, chopped ◆ 300g broccoli, broken into florets ◆ 1.2 litres (2 pints) vegetable stock ◆ 80g frozen peas ◆ 150g spinach, thoroughly washed ◆ 150g

THIS MONTH Squashes

Precooked grains and pulses are a storecupboard lifesaver during the week and are a great way to boost both your fibre and protein intake

Vibrant orange pumpkins, ready to be carved into lanterns for Halloween, are synonymous with October. However, along with fellow squashes and gourds, they are much more than just a seasonal decoration

Build a healthy balanced diet with these pure and simple recipes