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Brown crabs are a
common variet y in
the UK.
Also in season
Watercress
Blend it… these peppery leaves
make for a great soup
Purple sprouting
broccoli
Steam it… and serve with roast
meats. Last month for this
until next year.
Sorrell
Great with… white fish. The
lemony leaves are a perfect
accompaniment
Shrimp
Add them to… Sole or plaice
meunière to make the dish
extra special
Chives
Finely chop… and add them to
mash, an omelette or a pasta
salad
Spring onions
R hubarb has become
a popular cocktail
ingredient.
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Stir-fry… they’re great in all
chinese dishes, especially egg
fried rice
Lobster
Grill it… cover the meat in
a thermidor sauce before
cooking until brown
Wild garlic
Forage it… You’ll be able to
smell it from miles away! Add
to salads or your scrambled
eggs.
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