Trigger Your Pallet by Eating in Season. Tips on Triggers:

Tips on Triggers: Trigger Your Pallet by Eating in Season.
 
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There are so many reasons why buying seasonal foods are the way to go. Not only are seasonal ingredients fresher and cheaper to buy, but they’re loaded with more nutrients and packed with far more flavor, then when out of season.

During the summer months

Fruits like strawberries are in season – you’ll find they are far more juicy and sweet in the summer because they arrive at the market freshly picked, and haven’t been flown in from another country.

In the winter

root veggies are in season, like carrots, parsnips and radishes, making them perfect for adding to stews or casseroles and enjoy indulging during a cozy night in with your special significant, where you might like to watch movies or play games in front of the fire.

If you’re a keen cook and a foodie, then you’re sure to be interested in finding out which foods are in season right now. Let’s discover which ingredients are in season during the spring!

Lamb: Of course, it goes without saying that lamb is in season during the spring. The meat is far juicier, darker in color and moist during the spring, perfect for roasting on the BBQ or making into a lamb curry.

Salmon: There’s plenty of salmon about during the spring which is ideal if you’re watching your figure. It is a very healthy fish which is packed with omega 3 fatty acids as well as anti-oxidants and nutrients. It is aversatile fish which can be cooked a variety of different ways; for something different why not try Teriyaki salmon with noodles or even try making salmon en croute?

Prawns: There’s nothing more satisfying than biting into a juicy, fat, king prawn. Spring is the time to buy prawns – you can toss them into a salad, mix them into a paella or include them in a spicy prawn curry. No wonder prawns are one of the most popular types of seafood about.

Lettuce recipes: Lettuce is at its best during the spring, The leaves are crisper and crunchier, perfect for including in a chicken Caesar salad with or even making a delicious side salad with. Lettuce is loaded with anti-oxidants and goes with just about anything. There are so many different types of lettuce, from iceberg lettuce to cos lettuce, making it a very versatile ingredient.

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