Winter
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Venison Ragu
The River Cottage chef and author gives us his rich and earthy recipe for Venison pasta ragu. Perfect for a slow-cooked treat at the end of a winter walk.
Podcast: A beautiful and relaxing walk on the Isle of Seil with poet Kenneth Steven
Enjoy a ramble with poetry and wildlife on an island in the Inner Hebrides in episode 5, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast: the Plodcast
Beet bourguignon by Tom Hunt
Warm up with this comforting alternative to beef bourguignon, made with seasonal sweet beetroot, red wine and winter veg.
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Greek butterbean and tomato soup recipe
Looking for a hearty winter vegetable soup that's light on the root veg? Try this comforting Greek-inspired butterbean and tomato soup with our easy-to-follow recipe
How to make the most of Britain’s winter veg
From the sweetest roots to the pinkest shoots: chef and seasonal foodie Tom Hunt explains why mid-winter is a fantastic time for vegetables. Find out what to eat now, how to cook it and how to get the most from the whole of every vegetable.
River Cottage vegan gravy
Try this rich and flavourful vegan gravy as a perfect accompaniment to a vegan or vegetarian roast dinner.
River Cottage stuffed squash
For a vegetarian or vegan Christmas dinner, this stuffed squash makes a hearty and flavoursome centrepiece.
Spiced pear, rye and chocolate brownie
These delicious brownies, topped with in-season pears, are easy to make and perfect for winter baking.
Malted carrots with sunflower seeds
Surprise your guests this Christmas with this tasty twist on roasted carrots
Traditional Lancashire hotpot recipe
The red rose country's traditional one pot dinner is alive and well. Here is an easy recipe for Lancashire hotpot.
Leek and goat’s cheese tarts
Join Kathy Bishop and Tom Crowford with these tasty mid winter tarts from their West Country smallholding