Welcome to the greenhouse!
Finally, I have something resembling a cooking space in my new greenhouse (It’s a Rhino greenhouse, since you ask. They gave it me. Can you believe it? I love it. Wondering where I can squeeze a desk and a bed and just move in.)
And welcome to the start of the lettuce glut too
From now until October, the lettuces will crop without pause if I get my sowing schedule right. And lettuces are for so much more than just salad. Let’s start with braising…
Braised lettuce & bean stew with wild garlic ‘capers’
This dish is endlessly adaptable and can be made with any sort of beans and whatever herbs and greens you have to hand. But make sure the lettuce remains centre stage – their gently buttery flavour when braised is pure Springtime and deserves our full attention.
Serves 2
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 leek, finely sliced
500ml chicken stock
2 small hearted lettuces, cut into wedges
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