Broccoli rabe is a two-faced jerk ... You’re also not alone if you then tried to cook it at home and discovered it was completely inedible. The betrayal stings almost as much as the bitterness.

Popular in Italy, broccoli rabe (also known as rapini) is a cruciferous vegetable that has a distinctly bitter flavour that pairs well with garlic and chilli. If you can’t find it, cavolo nero, ...

Ali Slagle’s baked Alfredo pasta with broccoli rabe and lemon isn’t exactly quick, but it does make for some quality time in the kitchen.