What’s in season in January
Pink grapefruit
Super-sweet and juicy with a fragrant, tangy flavour, pink grapefruits* from Florida are at their best in January – perfect for brightening up dark winter nights. Named because it grows on trees in grape-like clusters, grapefruit is thought to be a hybrid of the orange and the Asian pomelo fruit.
Pink grapefruit, honey and mint salad, see details here
Turkey steaks with citrus/grapefruit and ginger sauce, see details here
Avocado
Some recipes you may like to try:
Avocado Breakfast Burger, it’s LCHF, see details here
Smashed avocado on toast with poached eggs and tomatoes, see details here
Lemons
Bright citrus fruits bring a touch of sunshine to your kitchen in the depths of winter. Look for taut, glossy skinned lemons and fruits that feel heavy for their size, as these contain the most juice.
Some recipes you may like to try:
Limes
Limes are the same shape, but smaller than lemons, with a bright green, fairly smooth skin, limes are a highly aromatic fruit. Limes are an important ingredient in Mexican, Indian, Latin American and South-East Asian cookery. To get maximum juice, roll limes under the palm of your hand on a worktop for a few seconds before slicing and squeezing.
Some recipes you may like to try:
Kiwis (Kiwi Fruit)
Fuzzy brown kiwi fruit have juicy, sweet emerald flesh. Named for its association with New Zealand, where it was first grown on a large scale, the kiwi actually originates from China and is grown as far afield as South America and Greece. The fruit should be firm but yielding when gently squeezed. Remove the inedible skin with a vegetable peeler, or cut in half and scoop out the flesh with a teaspoon.
Some recipes you may like to try:
Purple sprouting broccoli
Leafier and more colourful than the standard variety, these long stems of broccoli are at their best right now. Purple sprouting broccoli is prepared just like traditional broccoli – trim any woody stems and remove tough leaves.
Some recipes you may like to try:
Savoy cabbage
This dark green, crinkly cabbage has a sweet, earthy flavour and is great eaten cooked or raw. Savoy has slightly looser leaves than other cabbage varieties, but its head should still be compact and weighty, with crisp leaves. This dark green brassica has a distinctive, sweet and slightly earthy taste that stands up well against rich, bold or meaty flavours.
Some recipes you may like to try:
Savoy, chorizo and Borlotti bean broth, see details here
Seville oranges
These rough-skinned fruits are famous for their sour taste that adds tartness to recipes. They make great marmalade; the bitter taste combines with sugar to create a deliciously intense flavour. They only have a short season, but you can freeze Seville oranges for use throughout the year – simply pop them in the freezer whole!
Some recipes you may like to try:
Wild duck with orange juice and savoy cabbage with smoked bacon, see details here
I wonder have you three favourites from the above?
Mine would be an avocado boat, the Normandy Pork Casserole, served with purple sprouting broccoli and a nice slice of the Coconut and Lime Low Carb Cake … mind you the Ginger Lime Chicken is nice too!
Dear reader, you will find a variety of articles, studies etc. plus recent news/views and recipe ideas within this blog, we hope something for everyone to read and enjoy … but please note, not all foods mentioned may be suitable for all.
It is important to bear in mind any food allergies, underlying health issues/conditions etc. For instance with grapefruit*, care should be taken if on certain drugs, if in any doubt check with your Doctor or Pharmacist.
Not all of the suggested recipes above are low carb. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
