The Currabinny cooks: Recipes with brilliant broccoli

IS THERE anything more elegant and beautiful on a plate than tender-stem broccoli? It serves to introduce a flash of green to any meal and goes well with almost anything.

From early spring to early summer, the tenderstem and purple sprouting varieties of broccoli appear, bringing new possibilities in broccoli eating with them. These varieties are amazing when grilled, charred, barbecued or sautéd in butter. Pair with zesty flavours or spices like ginger and chilli and also with salty meats and cheeses.