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Three stems of curly kale with one of red Russian kale. Photo courtesy NationalKaleDay.org. Yesterday we focused on kale’s cousin, kohlrabi. But today is National Kale Day. If you’re one of the few better-eating-oriented food enthusiasts who hasn’t yet tried kale, today’s the day. This is the second annual National Kale Day, established as…
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Violet kohlrabi. There’s also a light green variety. Photo courtesy The Good Eggs. You’ve just gotten used to kale. Are you ready for another cruciferous vegetable, kohlrabi? A member of the powerful anti-carcinogenic Brassica family (formerly Crucifera), which also includes bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, rutabaga, turnips and…
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Replace the tortilla chips with zucchini slices. Photo courtesy The Pampered Chef. Here’s some food fun that makes better-for-you “nachos.” Replace replace the salt-and-refined-carb tortilla chips with slices of grilled zucchini. The recipe is courtesy The Pampered Chef. RECIPE: ZUCCHINI NACHOS Ingredients 3 large zucchini Olive oil 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Cheddar or…
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We are fans of panzanella, and this is our fourth recipe of the year. The others: Summer Bread Salad, with tomatoes and basil Summer Panzanella #2, with zucchini, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes Panzanella With Fruit Panzanella is a Tuscan-style bread salad made with a loaf of day-old (or older) bread, cubed into large…
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When was the last time you cooked leeks? Leeks are closely related to onions and shallots, although they are not interchangeable in recipes, as their flavors and intensities differ. Leeks look like jumbo green onions (scallions). The long, thick stalks are mild. Leeks are hardier than onions and shallots, and are also more difficult to…
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