Marrows!

It's that time of year when the garden is full of marrows. My dad gave me one to bring back with me when I was there last week. I wish he'd grow courgettes but he and my mum like to eat marrow stuffed with a savoury mince similar to Bolognese.

I found this recipe in one of Hannah's books, I think it was Leith's Vegetable Bible.








Caramelized Marrow with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

• 3 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon of soft light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 thinly sliced onions
• 1 oz butter
• 1 oz caster sugar
• 1 marrow- cubed
• 3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of fresh sage
• salt and pepper

Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4.

1. Mix together the seeds and the brown sugar and spread on a non-stick baking tray.
2. bake for 7-10 mins and then allow to cool.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan and then cook the onions slowly until translucent.
4. Add the butter, caster sugar and marrow to the pan ad stir well.
5. Cook for 10-15 mins ntil the marrow is tender.
6. Increase the heat and add the vinegar.
7. Cook over a high heat until the moisture has evaporated and the marrow is slightly brown.
8. Add the sage, salt and pepper to taste and the seed mixture.
9. Eat and enjoy!