How to Sow and Care for Swede
The best time to sow swede in most areas is mid May to mid June but if your area is warm postpone sowing to mid July. The seedlings will take about 10 days to emerge. Thin the seedlings out to about 25cm (10in) apart. Keep them well-watered and ... [... more]
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Spiced Swede with Steak
1. Gently melt the butter and oil in a large pan and sauté the swede for 2-3 minutes. 2. Stir in the leek and garlic with the seasoning and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. 3. Add all the spices, followed by the tomato purée and tomato. 4. [... more]
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How To Grow Swede
Swede is one of the easiest vegetables to grow and is well-suited to the novice gardener. They also crop over a very long time. This is because they can be left in the soil throughout the winter. Swede is often confused with turnips but they have ... [... more]
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Boil them fast in fresh water for ten minutes, then simmer until just tender, about 30-35 mins. Drain, reserving 3/4pint of the cooking water. Add the carrots, bay leaves and caraway seeds and stir over the heat for a few minutes. Add the swede, ... [... more]
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Swede Harvest and Pest and Disease
Which pests and diseases affect swedes and how to treat them. Swedes store well. Place them in a box with layers separated by sand or store them in a sack. Store them in a cool area out of light. Curled leaves and wisted stems with lots of green ... [... more]
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Honey and mustard glazed duck with curried swede mash
1. To make the glaze, whisk together the honey and mustard to combine, then put to one side. 2. Season the duck with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides. 3. Heat a pan and add the duck, skin-side down. Cook for eight minutes, turn ... [... more]
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Rosemary Swede Skewers
2. Cut the swede into bite-sized chunks and boil for 7-8 minutes or until tender. 4. Skewer the swede onto the rosemary stalks, to make four skewers. 7. Add the orange juice, orange wedges, and sugar to the pan and cook for a further few minutes ... [... more]
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Pan-fried liver with mash and roasted swede
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan or griddle pan and fry the swede for 4-5 minutes on each side. 3. Transfer the swede to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. 4. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the potato ... [... more]
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Beef Steak with Cheesy Leek Sauce and Potao and Swede Rösti
2. To make the rösti, place the potato, swede and seasoning into a bowl and mix together. 3. Heat the oil in a small frying pan and scatter the potato in, spreading it out evenly. 4. Gently fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp, golden and ... [... more]
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Swede and Brie Salad
1. Place the swede, herbs, tomatoes and brie in to a medium bowl and mix together. 3. Toss the ingredients together and transfer to a serving dish. 1/4 swede, peeled and thinly sliced handful of fresh soft herbs, including parsley and chervil 1/2 ... [... more]
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Swede soup
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion for 1-2 minutes, to soften. Add the swede and garlic and sauté for a further 4-5 minutes, to soften. 2. Pour in the tomatoes and add the stock. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and [... more]
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Swede and Coriander Curry with Sesame Beef Strips
2. Cook the swede slices in the boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until tender. 3. Meanwhile, place the coriander seeds, stalks, garlic, turmeric, chilli, olive oil and tomato ketchup into a food processor and blitz together to form a smooth ... [... more]
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