Some dishes appear to be firmly in the past - avocado with prawns, souffle and pretty much anything in aspic. However, just because something is retro doesn't mean that it isn't pretty glorious or even better than what is popular at the moment.
For me lettuce is a case in point. I realise that many people like bitter leaves, red frilly abominations and various other leaves which while not actually dandelions could be. I personally like - I say quietly so no other foodies hear - iceberg and baby gem.
Yes, lettuce which is green, refreshing and a joy as the main ingredient in Caesar salad. Another retro classic which is funnily enough not consider passe but a classic so perhaps we need to reinvent iceberg and baby gem?
One of my favourite recipes is to fry the lettuce. Essentially, heat a pan (ideally a griddle pan) until it is smoking hot and then (having chopped the stalk off) put individual leaves into frying pan. When they are wilted and curling, remove and serve with a simple vinaigrette.
Utterly brilliant and a nice up date on a retro classic.
L x
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