Little Gems have a good shelf-life and can keep for up to seven days in the salad drawer of the refrigerator. Keep them in the original packet, or store them with a damp piece of kitchen towel in ...

Make the most of those little gem lettuces, too. Braising lettuce in salty stock takes it to a whole new level. Serve with crispy-skinned chicken and crusty bread for soaking up the juices. Serve up ...

Cut each lettuce into four neat wedges yielding 12 ... As you whisk, add the oils slowly at first, then a little faster as the emulsion forms. Finally whisk in the water to make a spreadable ...

So called sister to Little Gem, this Cos type lettuce produces attractive leaves that are pale green flushed dark red/burgundy. The leaves are crisp and sweet and chefs favour it grilled or braised.

Producing a moist and tender texture full of flavour. This is accompanied by pancetta and morels and finished off with a creamy little gem lettuce sauce. Peel and crush the garlic, pick thyme leaves ...

Place lettuce in ice water to soak. In a small bowl, combine shallots, lemon juice, vinegar, 4 tablespoons oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper to taste. In a frying pan over medium-high heat ...

For meat eaters, add six rashers of crispy fried, crumbled bacon. Little Gems have a good shelf-life and can keep for up to seven days in the salad drawer of the refrigerator. Keep them in the ...