Poached baby vegetables with caper mayonnaise

Poaching is popular again, and rightly so. Vegetables cooked this way don’t need to be insipid or dull; if not over-cooked, they can show off their natural attributes and taste fresh and light in a way that you never get when roasting or frying.

When making this recipe, choose beautiful seasonal vegetables that are clearly fresh and flavoursome. Baby turnips or corn will work too, and you can also add fresh broad beans, peas and green beans. Just remember to give your vegetables min