The UK purple sprouting broccoli season runs from January to May. Modern hybrids are bred to extend the season, but they tend to be tough and tasteless. Purple sprouting broccoli should look fresh ...
Set aside. To make the broccoli, blanch the broccoli in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 1 minute and refresh in iced water. Preheat a barbecue or griddle pan. Add oil and salt to the broccoli.
Calabrese is the large-headed type often sold encased in a tight plastic sheath; broccoli is the sprouting type, whether that’s purple, green or white sprouting; Tenderstem is a trademark name for ...