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grow it, cook it!

This is a tricky time of year for fresh produce, as only a few bits and pieces are available while we patiently wait for the abundance of summer. But, all is not lost – if you can grow a few simple plants on your windowsill, such as cress and spring onions, or cleverly time the sowing of the vegetables in your garden (see Emma’s advice below and on p58), you’ll have a decent crop of produce in April. This month, I’ve chosen easy recipes to see you through. While there’s not a huge amount of variety around,

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