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June 2014

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ROM ANES CO O r ig in s Ro m an e sc o , also kn o w n as Ro m an e squ e c au li f lo w e r o r Ro m an e sc o br o c c o li , i s an e di ble f lo w e r bu d o f t h e spe c i e s B r assi c a o le r ac e a. F i r st do c u m e n t e d i n I t aly , i t i s li g h t g r e e n i n c o lo r . Ro m an e sc o h as a st r i ki n g appe ar an c e be c au se i t s f o r m i s a n at u r al appr o xi m at i o n o f a f r ac t al. Wh e n c o m par e d t o a t r adi t i o n al c au li f lo w e r , as a v e g e t able i t s t e xt u r e i s f ar m o r e c r u n c h y , an d i t s f lav o u r i s n o t as asse r t i v e , be i n g de li c at e an d n u t t y .

P la n tin g Ro m an e sc o i s t y pi c ally plan t e d f r o m Mar c h t h r o u g h t o J u n e . Ho w e v e r , o u r plan t ar e a t e am r e c o m m e n d t h at c u st o m e r s li v i n g i n f r o st y r e g i o n s sh o u ld w ai t u n t i l t h e last f r o st h as passe d be f o r e plan t i n g . Wh e n g r o w i n g Ro m an e sc o i n t h e g ar de n pr e par e a pat c h o f par t i ally sh ade d alkali n e so i l, an d plan t se e ds at le ast 1 8 i n c h e s ( 4 6 c e n t i m e t e r s) apar t , t o g i v e t h e plan t s ple n t y o f r o o m t o g r o w . Y o u c an li g h t ly f e r t i li se t h e so i l t o pr o m o t e g r o w t h an d t h e se e dli n g s sh o u ld be m u lc h e d t o r e t ai n m o i st u r e o n c e t h e w ar m ar r i v e s. Wat e r m o de r at e ly , an d h ar v e st t h e h e ads o f B r o c c o li Ro m an e sc o w h e n t h e y h av e f u lly m at u r e d, w h i c h t y pi c ally t ake s ar o u n d f o u r m o n t h s. B u y y o u r Ro m an e sc o se e ds t o day .

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It may look like something out of a sci fi flick, with its perfectly formed shape. But Romanesco broccoli is as versatile as it is visually stunning.

Romanesco broccoli may look like a cauliflower gone crazy but it has the intense flavour of broccoli. It was first grown in Italy and is now available in many European countries including the UK. Romanesco, like conventional broccoli, pairs well with pasta and cheese. There are many ways to enjoy this odd looking vegetable, but we have picked one of our favourites. This dish is light, simple and tastes fantastic. You do not an award winning chef to wow your guess with this light pasta dish.

Serves 6 4 Cups of shell macaroni 1/4-1/2 Cup sun-dried tomatoes 1 Head Romanesco broccoli 3 Tblsp. olive oil 3 Tblsp. Pecorino or Parmesan cheese, shredded with a vegetable peeler into strips 1 Tsp. Salt Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C Pour the olive oil into a bowl big enough to fit the florets. Add salt, pepper, and 1 Tblsp. of the cheese.

Separate the Romanesco broccoli into florets and place them in the bowl, turning them over a few times to coat them.

Roast the florets on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, then turn them over and roast for another 10 minutes.

While the Romanesco broccoli is roasting, cook the macaroni. Rehydrate the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water; drain and chop them coarsely.

Drain the cooked pasta; cover and keep it warm.

Toss the roasted Romanesco broccoli with the pasta and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining 2 Tblsp. cheese.

Serve right away.

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