Spring Treat

This week we received: Onions, Carrots, Potatoes, Cauliflower,  Green Cabbage, Purple Sprouting Broccoli

My heart leapt when I saw the purple sprouting brocolli nestling on the top of the vegetable box -  this short lived season is always a treat. Although I’d be tempted to make this. I’m actually planning to follow Hugh’s example and make this steamed brocolli with soft boiled egg hollandaise - with such a fantastic flavour, it’s all about making this brocolli the star of the show.

I’ll also be getting the blender out for this silky Cauliflower and Cannelini Soup, which always goes down a treat, especially with some homemade bread to dunk. If I’ve been enjoying a spot of farmers’ market shopping, I’ll get one of the artisan loaves they always sell to pimp this soup.

This Bubble and Squeak would be a great way to use up some of the cabbage, and makes as much of a yummy weekend brunch treat as it does a quick evening dinner. Try making some up at the weekend, and keeping in the fridge ready for a microwave blast and flash fry mid week.

Pappardelle with Sausage and Savoy Cabbage is a lighter way to enjoy cabbage, perfect when the weather is more spring-like and when heavy British fodder, and other cabbage inspired ideas, aren’t on the mind.

This Carrot and Cumin Salad is always a winner, and goes well with lots of things.