Adam Frost Grows and Cooks: Pumpkins, Squash & Courgettes
Feb 8, 2024
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Adam Frost, a garden expert, and Cassie Best, a food magazine writer, discuss growing pumpkins and squashes, their health benefits, and share tasty recipe ideas. They also talk about growing and harvesting courgettes, the fascination with pumpkins, and a delicious winter dish. National Grid's grid upgrade and Valentine's Day deals are mentioned throughout.
Growing pumpkins, squash, and courgettes is easy and they can be used in a variety of dishes.
Squash is a versatile vegetable that can be roasted, used in curries, added to salads, or even made into a boat for a unique dining experience.
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The Great Grid Upgrade by National Grid
National Grid is working on the largest overhaul of the electricity grid, the Great Grid upgrade, to connect clean, affordable power from sources like wind and solar to homes and businesses in the UK, contributing to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and achieving net zero emissions faster.
Growing and Cooking with Courgettes, Marrows, Squash, and Pumpkins
Courgettes, marrows, squash, and pumpkins are versatile and packed with vitamins and minerals. They can be grown easily in gardens or containers and used in a variety of dishes. Courgettes can be cooked in pastas or baked with spices for a flavorful dish. Squash and pumpkins are great for roasting and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes, such as curries, soups, and desserts.
The Joy of Growing and Cooking Squash
Squash offers a wide range of varieties and flavors, making them a versatile vegetable in the kitchen. They can be roasted, cooked in curries, used in salads, or even made into a boat for a unique experience. Growing squash requires similar steps to courgettes, and they thrive in sunny spots. Whether you're making a savory dish or a sweet treat, squash adds a delicious touch to any meal.
The Versatility of Pumpkins and Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkins, known for their association with Halloween, are actually a great ingredient for both savory and sweet dishes. They can be used in pies, pancakes, curries, and soups. When carving pumpkins, it's recommended not to waste the flesh and seeds, as they can be turned into a creamy pumpkin soup or roasted for a tasty topping. With their sweet and creamy texture, pumpkins are an excellent addition to any autumn or winter menu.
This week Adam Frost shares how to grow pumpkins, their health benefits, advice on growing squashes and tasty recipe ideas from BBC Good Food magazine's Cassie Best. If you've enjoyed listening to Adam Frost, why not join him for a three-night break in Somerset, on one of our exclusive Gardeners' World weekends. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UnRCxg