Herbal recipes using Caraway Seeds

Leek and Caraway Puree
2lb Leeks, chopped
2oz butter
1tsp Caraway seeds
3tbsp Fromage frais
Salt and pepper

1. Melt butter and sweat the leeks and caraway seeds until soft, for 10 minutes
2. Add a little water and continue to simmer
3. Drain then puree until smooth, add the fromage frais and season to taste.

Caraway suet Dumplings
300g/10oz Beef suet
300g/10oz Self-raising flour
2 tbsp finely chopped leaves
Salt and Pepper
Water to bind

1. Place suet, flour, salt and pepper into a bowl
2. Add caraway leaves, slowly add water and mix until a firm dough is reached
3. Make into medium sized balls and add to soups of stews of the remaining 20 minutes of cooking time.