Snowy Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Bought some of this from B&Q - it was on offer as they had tried, unsuccessfully, to kill it off Anyway, it is growing really nicely now - the chooks have nibbled the leaves nearest the fence and tell me it is lovely, so I've picked some leaves for tea. Never had it before - am planning to steam it over the new potatoes. Is that right, or should it be treated differently? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That would do fine - I just chop slightly, put a k"Ooops, word censored!" of butter in a pan on a medium-low heat and put it in with the lid on - it cooks very quickly and the whole family love it - its like a weed on our allotment, it just keeps growing! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks Tracy - I haven't put it on yet so will add a bit of butter and see how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 too late...... but you can add nutmeg with the butter as well....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 the smaller leaves can be had raw in salad too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 How did the spinach go? I love all kinds of spinach and chard and they are largely interchangeable in recipes. Spinach itself is the most tender and the best for salads and sanwiches and tastes best all round . The others need a little more cooking especially the stalks so it is worth cooking them seperately. Butter and black pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
