Hortopita (Weedy Spanakopita)
Makes 8 small slices About 10 cups chopped fresh weeds such as dandelion, fat hen, mallow, nettle and sow thistle1 cup of oxalis leaves if they are in season. If not, use French sorrel or add a squeeze of lemon juice to the greens while they are cooking.1 cup finely sliced leek¾ cup finely chopped […]
Pumpkin Mallow Curry
Serves 6-8 2 tablespoons coconut oil1 large onion4 cloves garlic2 teaspoons of cumin2 teaspoons of turmeric2 teaspoons of coriander seeds1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper2 teaspoons of salt1 cup red lentils1 litre of stock (or 1 tablespoon of stock powder plus water)About 600 grams of pumpkin4 cups of firmly-compressed mallow leavesan egg-sized piece of […]
Mallow, coriander, and garlic soup
Serves 4 as a starter 2 large onions3 cups of firmly-compressed mallow leaves2 cups gently-compressed coriander leaves2 cups chicken or vegetable stock3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 for sautéing the onions3 cloves of crushed garlicsalt to taste – probably about 2 teaspoonspeppersourdough bread – stale is best Sauté […]