Category: side dish

Through this piece we’re going to be taking a deep dive into one of our absolute favourite autumn treats, Wild Mushroom Pate. So we spend the whole mushroom season hunting and looking for fantastic edible wild mushrooms, sometimes my walk will last 3 hours through the most pristine ancient woodland…

This Wild Tapenade recipe is unbelievably tasty and versatile, you can create it using a variety of wild ingredients with great success. For example, if you’re at the coast add in Marsh Samphire and Sea Purslane or if you’re heading for a swim in the sea add in some Sea…

This Elderflower Marmalade Recipe is an absolute must if you’re making anything else with Elderflowers as it’s made with the leftover flowers. Elderflower season is only short but it’s a real joyous time of the year, it’s the beginning of summer and we’re gifted with beautifully scented blooms of Elderflower…

Crunchy, buttery, garlicy goodness! This Wild Garlic flatbread was such a winner and enjoyed hot off the skillet after the first forage of the year. Flatbread is such a good way to use your foraged greens and herbs. It’s easy to make, requires barely any kneading or rising time and…

Words and Images from @foraged.by.fern instagram This is the first wild garlic recipe I make every year! I LOVE the soft, buttery texture, the pungent taste of garlic and cheddar and the simple ritual of creating them.  Sometimes I make scones, sometimes muffins! Muffins are a little bit softer and…

These Chicken of the Woods Nuggets are the perfect recipe for enjoying the incredible and joyous occasions of foraging for your very own Chicken of the Woods Mushroom! They’re crunchy and soft in the center (if you’ve picked younger mushrooms of course) and you could really be fooled into thinking…

  Elderberries best suit savoury foods and this sticky elderberry cabbage is the perfect accompaniment for a Sunday roast. It’s best to freeze the berries in early October and use them when needed. Makes enough to serve 6 as a side. Ingredients: Large Red Cabbage – thinly slice 1 tbsp…

This recipe was envisioned by a good friend of mine, Fergus Drennan, when thinking up new ways to interact with wild plants it’s difficult by very worthwhile to think through the potential of using different parts of the plants we commonly interact with. The stems of brambles can be used…

Welcome to our enticing recipe guide for Birch Syrup BBQ Marinade, a delightful concoction that will elevate your grilled dishes to new heights of flavor and satisfaction. This uniquely tantalizing marinade is the perfect blend of rich, earthy Birch syrup, tangy vinegar, and aromatic spices, creating a harmonious symphony that…

Realistically any mixture of wild edibles can be chucked into a Wild Salad bowl and when dressed with tasty vinaigrette, something warm like wilted nettles and wild garlic and something crunchy like croutons or fried bacon and it will taste just delightful. Some of the ingredients mentioned below haven’t been…