Little Gems are a miniature version of Cos with a sweet, crisp and compact heart. They can, however, taste bitter if over-mature.
Roast loin of lamb, peas, lettuce and bacon
Vietnamese beef and lettuce wraps
Tandoori lamb wrap
Lettuce, anchovy and egg salad with a creamy vinaigrette
Summer salad
Grilled lettuce with goats' cheese
Hazelnut butter grilled scallops with salad
Little Gems have a good shelf-life and can keep for up to seven days in the salad drawer of the refrigerator.
Use the crunchy leaves whole, in salads or as a ‘scoop’ to hold fillings.
Article by Clarissa Hyman
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