Spring Is Sprung!

Spring is here. It’s official. And just to prove it, this weekend the clocks even went forward. So we should now be having lighter evenings and warmer weather alongside the birdsong and daffodils. But this time of year always creates two problems – what to wear and what to eat. Look along any city street and you will probably see that most people choose to solve the former in the same way – jeans and a jumper (with a t-shirt underneath) or jeans and a t-shirt (with a jumper around their waist). But the latter can prove to be more of a dilemma. Is it warm enough for a salad? Do we still fancy stew? If you want something warm and filling yet light and easy to make try these Cheese and Onion Fritters also found at the new Spring Is Sprung section of Vegetarian Delirium.

CHEESE AND ONION FRITTERS

Makes 6 fritters

200g/8oz plain unbleached flour

2tsp baking powder

2tsp salt

1tsp black pepper

2 free range eggs

280ml/½pt milk

2 tbsp melted butter

1 onion

2 handfuls grated cheese

oil for frying

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.

Beat the eggs with themilk and melted butter.

Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients.

Add the grated cheese and stir.

Chop the onion into small pieces and fry until brown and soft.

Add to the mixture.

Fry in oil until browned on both sides and cut to shape if required.