It is probably the biggest divider between our two nations. The French on one hand looks at the rabbit as food; the British as a pet (non edible). This dish was eaten every other Sunday. I clearly remember Maman Blanc having misty eyes as she fed her rabbits every day. Nutritionally, rabbit is a low-fat way of getting protein into our meals, which supplies the building blocks needed to maintain all our cells, enzymes and hormones. Rabbit is also rich in iron, the mineral needed to reduce the chances of becoming anaemic which makes you tired, lacking in concentration and depressed. It is also a good source of selenium (for the immune system), and niacin (for energy production).Level of difficulty: Easy
Special equipment: 25–30 cm heavy-based flameproof casserole dish with lid