With so much produce coming into season in September, now is the ideal time to get creative and experiment with new dishes in the kitchen. If you are looking for inspiration, you are in the right place.
Chives
A sprinkling of fresh chives will add a fresh oniony flourish to any dish and can even take the place of fried onions in many instances. From livening up a simple salad to bringing a new flavour profile to your morning scrambled eggs, chives are a must-have ingredient this month.
Aubergines
Aubergines are excellent absorbers of flavour, making them an ideal addition to dishes such as warm salads, curries, and bakes. If you are looking for a hearty and warming dish, layer aubergine, potato, and a bolognese-style sauce in ovenable trays from a company such as //www.southerncrosspackaging.com/ovenable-trays. Top with bechamel sauce and bake until bubbling.
Potatoes
A staple ingredient for many, maincrop potatoes come into their own in September and last amazingly well when stored in paper sacks. From crisp roast potatoes for your Sunday lunch or quick air fryer wedges to complete a delicious yet simple-to-prepare midweek meal, there is a reason why potatoes are consistently named as one of the most popular vegetables in the UK.
Chillies
A remarkably versatile ingredient, chillies can add heat and vibrancy to an array of sweet and savoury dishes. Chillies pair beautifully with coriander and citrus in tasty salads; alternatively, you can add a sprinkling of chilli flakes and sea salt to the top of chocolate brownies to cut through the sweetness.
