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DECEMBER

Eat Seasonably’s Top Tips
Eat Seasonably celebrates fruit and veg at its seasonal best – that means fresher, tastier, better value and better for the environment. Check out some of our top tips to help you make the most of this month’s best.
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts are a cracking little winter veg packed with earthy flavour and goodness. Mash with parmesan and cream or fry with garlic and almonds to bring them alive.
Try tossing hot cooked buttered sprouts with some finely chopped rosemary, crispy pancetta and crumbled chestnuts. Season well with pepper. 
Too many sprouts? Use them up!...Add any leftovers to bubble and squeak and top with a fried egg
White Cabbage
Characterised by its crisp texture, white cabbage is a top choice for making coleslaw, or as an accompaniment to hearty winter meals and roast dinners.
For a twist on champ, try stirring cooked shredded cabbage into creamy mash with some finely sliced spring onions, then dot with butter

NOVEMBER
Eat Seasonably’s Top Tips
Eat Seasonably celebrates fruit and veg at its seasonal best – that means fresher, tastier, better value and better for the environment. Check out some of our top tips to help you make the most of this month’s best.
Potatoes
Too many potatoes? Use them up! ... Potatoes always work well in curries to add body and are perfect in aloo gobi 
Red cabbage
Try braising with apple, smoked bacon and balsamic vinegar. Serve sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley leaves. 
Try stir frying finely shredded red cabbage in butter and oil with ground spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, some chopped apple, a splash of red wine vinegar and a sprinkling of sugar. Delicious with sausages and roast ham.

OCTOBER
Eat Seasonably’s Top Tips
Eat Seasonably celebrates fruit and veg at its seasonal best – that means fresher, tastier, better value and better for the environment. Check out some of our top tips to help you make the most of this month’s best.
SweetcornSweetcorn makes a delicious creamy soup when simmered in milk and stock with butternut squash and sweated onion. Top with freshly chopped chilli
Cox Apples
Try sautéeing quartered and peeled apples in butter with a handful of sultanas until golden. 
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