Hortopita (Weedy Spanakopita)
Makes 8 small slices About 10 cups chopped fresh weeds such as dandelion, fat hen, mallow, nettle and sow thistle1 cup of oxalis leaves if they are in season. If not, use French sorrel or add a squeeze of lemon juice to the greens while they are cooking.1 cup finely sliced leek¾ cup finely chopped […]
Chilled Zucchini, Purslane and Basil Soup
Serves 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 medium onion, chopped small4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 teaspoon thyme leaves1 bay leaf8 small zucchinis (about 1 ¼ kgs), thinly sliced2 cups purslane (discard any large, tough stems – they can be pickled if you like)Salt to taste5 cups water4 tablespoons chopped basilFreshly […]
Egg and Nasturtium Sandwich
For one sandwich Ingredients 1 egg, hard-boiled1 tablespoon finely chopped nasturtium leaves (include small flower buds and flowers if you like)1 tablespoon finely chopped angled onion leaves (lower half of the leaf is best here, flowers definitely recommended)A generous spoonful of mayonnaiseSalt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Shell the hard-boiled egg and cut it into […]