A bold, vibrant ferment packed with wild flavour, this Hogweed & Wild Garlic Kimchi combines wild garlic, red cabbage, kale and tender hogweed shoots with warming ginger, miso and Korean chilli flakes. Tangy, spicy and alive with beneficial bacteria, it’s a delicious way to preserve the abundance of the season while supporting a healthy gut microbiome. 🌿🔥🥬
Category: Lucy’s Recipes
Lucy’s Sweet Chestnut & Wild Rose Cookies
A deliciously wholesome cookie celebrating the flavours of the hedgerow. These Sweet Chestnut & Wild Rose Cookies combine the rich, nutty sweetness of chestnut with the delicate floral notes of wild rose, creating a soft, fragrant bake that’s perfect with a cup of tea. A beautiful way to bring seasonal wild ingredients into everyday baking. 🌹🍪✨
Lucy’s Dandelion Shortbread Biscuits
A delicate twist on a classic favourite, these Lemon & Dandelion Shortbread Biscuits combine bright citrus zest with the gentle floral notes of freshly gathered dandelion petals. Light, buttery and beautifully crumbly, they’re perfect enjoyed with a cup of tea and offer a simple, delicious way to bring one of spring’s most cheerful wildflowers into your kitchen. 🌼🍋✨
Lucy’s Wild Garlic Cheese Scones
A simple savoury bake that celebrates one of spring’s most beloved wild ingredients. These Wild Garlic Cheese Scones combine mature cheddar, fresh wild garlic and a blend of warming spices to create light, fluffy scones packed with flavour. Perfect served warm with butter, tucked into a picnic basket, or enjoyed alongside a bowl of soup. 🌿🧀✨
Lucy’s Nettle Beer (or mead if using raw honey) Recipe
A traditional wild ferment that transforms humble nettles into a refreshing, lightly sparkling drink. Infused with ginger, lemon and optional bitter herbs, this Nettle Beer (or Mead when made with raw honey) captures the flavours of the hedgerow while introducing the magic of home fermentation. A wonderful recipe for anyone looking to explore wild brewing. 🌿🍺✨
Lucy’s Wild Garlic & Nettle Houmous
A vibrant wild twist on a classic favourite, this Wild Garlic & Nettle Houmous combines creamy chickpeas with fresh wild garlic, nutrient-rich nettles, tahini and lemon. Smooth, zesty and packed with seasonal flavour, it’s perfect as a dip, spread or accompaniment to salads and picnics, making it easy to bring wild foods into everyday meals. 🌿✨
Lucy’s Wild Garlic & Nettle Quiche
A seasonal quiche packed with the fresh flavours of spring. Combining wild garlic, nutrient-rich nettles, creamy feta and parmesan in a rich savoury filling, this recipe is perfect for picnics, lunches and sharing with friends. Encased in a buttery paprika pastry, it’s a delicious way to celebrate the abundance of the wild harvest. 🌿🧀✨
Lucy’s Extracted Ganoderma Chocolate Salted Caramels with Nettle Seeds & Wild Rose
A decadent chocolate-coated treat combining dried fruit, nut butter, nettle seeds and fragrant wild rose petals. With the option to add extracted medicinal mushroom powders, these Salted Caramels are rich, indulgent and packed with wild flavour. Perfect straight from the fridge, they’re a delicious way to enjoy functional ingredients disguised as a luxurious sweet. 🌹🍫✨