How to prepare
globe artichokes
Many of this month’s seasonal
fruit and veg can be eaten straight
from the ground or tree. You’ll
have to take a bit of time with
the globe artichoke to get to its
prized heart, but when you eat it
with ham, egg, capers and
mushrooms on a Capriciossa
pizza, you’ll know it’s worth it.
Also in season
Aubergine:
Grill it – When blackened, scoop
out the insides to make the classic
Middle Eastern dip Baba Ganoush.
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Blueberries: –
Best in – North American style
pancakes made with self-raising
rather than plain flour.
Blackcurrants:
Preserve them – Make
blackcurrant jam or bottle whole in
a syrup made with water and sugar.
Snap the tough outer
leaves off, making
sure you rub the
artichoke with
lemon juice to
prevent discolouring.
Carrots:
Roast them – Purple carrots,
flavoured with thyme, look
fabulous alongside a Sunday roast.
Chillies:
Add to – Italian dishes. Chillies will
give a kick to your pasta, gnocchi
and pizza.
Courgettes:
Stuff ’em – Fill the flowers with
ricotta and herbs and deep fry
them.
Fennel:
Great with – Fish; stuff a whole
fish like sea bass with fronds
and bake with sliced fennel.
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