SPOTLIGHT ON VEGGIES
White bell pepper
From: Italy; April-July While red, yellow and green bell peppers taste slightly bitter, their white cousin is a rare variant that is sweeter and has a firmer, crunchy texture. It lacks capsaicin, the compound that gives chilli its heat. Chef Angelo Ciccone of Basilico recommends enjoying it chargrilled with rosemary and sea salt over toasted ciabatta and molten cheese.
Friarielli
From: Italy; April-July Friarielli (or rapini) is part of the broccoli family, but much tastier and
