In winter, we opt for it more willingly than lettuce. Its leaves are more robust and do not wilt as quickly, ensuring you ...

Stir in the stock, bring to the boil and add the rocket and lettuce. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, stir in the cream and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Apart from traditional lettuces, such as 'Cos', 'Iceberg' and 'Butterhead', there are many others to try, including loose-leaf types and oak leaf lettuce, radicchio, rocket and endive.