September in my kitchen

Almost a month since i lasted blogged here. 

So much has been happening around me.  Tentative steps being surrounded by people and larger crowds.  One of which was attending a wedding in a marquee. It was beautiful.  I will soon be going on holiday, so my absence blogging will be noted by regular readers. I will share more on my return and promise to catch up with you all and your blogging on my return. 

But let me share what's in my kitchen.

 Mostly home grown vegetables and fruit - a handful of blueberries

Yellow, glossy shiny courgettes.

 Purple, yellow and green beans.

 More courgettes and some that become marrows.

I made this Ukranian recipe called Coyc/Sous - Courgette and Potato Stew.  A little bit of additional work was required in coating the courgettes in flour and pan frying

 before they were added to a rich tomato sauce that was thickened with soured cream. 

It was suggested to serve this with crusty bread, but i went with plain and finished off with a garnish of dill.

This Armenian Roasted Vegetables: cabbage, carrots, celery, onion, red pepper and dill was a recipe from the same cookbook - Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and beyond by Olia Hercules.  This made a change from the Double Potato Halloumi or Feta Bake that we often make; and the bonus was we used homegrown courgettes and tomatoes from the garden plot.  The tomatoes are not as sweet as previous years, regardless we are thankful to have some growing at home as the flavour is still far more superior than anything you will find in the supermarket. 

Finishing off with some baby beetroot that was simply boiled and served as part of an antipasti meal one hot evening.

And some dirty carrots, that I'll share with Dave over at Happy Acres who hosts Harvest Monday.  

I may not have loads of new things to share in my kitchen, but I am always happy to join in with In My Kitchen series hosted by Sherry's Pickings with my home grown produce and homemade eats.