The kitchen almanac
January
The lean month. Roots and brassicas carry the kitchen, Seville oranges arrive for marmalade, and forced rhubarb glows pink from the Yorkshire sheds.
In season
- Leek
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprout
- Parsnip
- Swede
- Celeriac
- Turnip
- Jerusalem artichoke
- Blood orange
- Seville orange
- Clementine
- Forced rhubarb
- Mussel
- Chicory
Days to mark
- Día de Reyes 5 to 6 January Roscón de reyes, and a Twelfth Night cake
- Burns Night 25 January Haggis, neeps and tatties, cranachan
From the collection
Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker cabbage
Extra-Crispy Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Greek Pork Stew with Leeks and Celery leek
Potato Leek Soup leek
Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts with Creamy Lemon Dip brussels sprout
Balsamic Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts brussels sprout