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
- 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
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
Beef Stew with Root Vegetables parsnip, turnip