Mini Veal Burgers with Fresh Rosemary & Tomato Ketchup

Mini Veal Burgers with Fresh Rosemary & Tomato Ketchup

When it comes to burgers, pork or beef is the usual choice but we've found that veal is a great alternative and makes for a sensationally tender and juicy burger.  Of course, it's all about the toppings - our veal burger toppings of choice are lettuce, tomato, and the essential ingredient: lots of A Little Bit Rosemary & Tomato Ketchup.

Herb Hero: Fennel

Herb Hero: Fennel

Fennel is an herb with a big crunch and strong aniseed flavour that some people find overpowering, but here at A Little Bit Food we love it! Fennel, both as a fresh herb or as a seed, can add unmistakeable flavour to all kinds of dishes, from salads and soups to stir fries and roasts. It's especially good alongside pork, lamb, fish, tomatoes, and eggs. 

Herb Hero: Sorrel

Herb Hero: Sorrel

Sorrel is a perennial herb and one of the first plants to appear in the spring. You don't often find it in supermarkets but thankfully it grows abundantly in the wild so all of us can enjoy this marvellous herb for free! The most common types of sorrel in cooking are French (or Buckler) sorrel and wood sorrel. The leaves can be picked as early as February. 

Cauliflower cake

Cauliflower cake

Made with a whopping 10 eggs, this cauliflower cake is more like a cross between a cake and a fritatta. But never mind the name, this “cake” is spectacular. The idea comes from Yotom Ottolenghi - it takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. We love the heavy dose of fresh herbs, especially rosemary which really perks up the humble cauliflower. The result is delicious and the leftovers keep for days, making it perfect for packed lunches during the working week. 

Herb Hero: Rosemary

Herb Hero: Rosemary

Happy December! An exciting time of year, a time to curl up in front of a roaring fire with loved ones.  A time when your garden goes to sleep.  But this doesn’t mean your use of fresh herbs has to stop!  There are lots of evergreen herbs that will thrive through the winter if protected from frost; Sage, Rosemary, Thyme and Lavender.  Otherwise many will still flourish in a pot on a warm windowsill including oregano, chives, mint and parsley.