This month has already seen snow storms and Arctic weather in the UK, so it’s just as well we’re well-stocked with winter warming vegetables in season in December.
Here’s a low-down of what you can expect to find in your veg box or local farm shop this month:
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Do you love parsnips?
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbages
- Carrots
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Jerusalem Artichokes
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Squashes (from store)
- Swede (Rutabaga)
- Swiss Chard
- Turnip
- Winter Lettuce
And here is a great December seasonal recipe to get you started:
Beetroot & Celeriac Gratin
Beetroot & Celeriac Gratin
http://www.vegbox-recipes.co.uk/recipes/celeriac-recipe-5.php
This delicious recipe was sent in by Paul – thank you! And it makes great use of celeriac, beetroot, orange juice and thyme.
It’s had rave reviews and apparently even goes down well with teenagers!
Once you’ve tried it, how about telling others what you thought of it, via the recipe page ratings box?
Watch this space in the next few weeks for our favourite Christmas veg box recipes!
Got something different in your veg box this month? Please get sharing via the comments box!
Thanks,
Claire, Clare & the Veg Box Team
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