The Apothecary Chef is a celebration of the fragrance and flavour of herbs, flowers, leaves, seeds, fruit, roots and pollens, all containing beneficial nutrients, whether harvested from faraway fields

Pop these delicious meals in the middle of the table so everyone can serve themselves. What’s not to love?

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Need midweek meal inspiration? These recipes have a little something for everyone, and are ready in 60 minutes or less

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

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