Category: Vegetables-Salads-Herbs

TIP OF THE DAY: Roasted Brussels Sprouts On The Stalk, “Bone In”

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[1] and [2] Roast the whole stalk of Brussels sprouts and serve with a lemon-garlic dip (photos courtesy Nutmeg Nanny).   Last year’s fun cruciferous preparation was the Cauliflower Steak, along with its big brother, Whole Roasted Cauliflower. Meet this year’s classy crucifers: Brussel Sprouts “Bone In”, the brainchild of the ever-innovative Chef Eric LeVine…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Celebrate Diwali With Indian Food

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You don’t know how to cook Indian cuisine to enjoy a quality dinner at home. [1] and [2] A family favorite, Tandoor Chef Chicken Tikka Masala (photos courtesy Tandoor Chef). [3] Amira rice, an authentic Indian brand (photo courtesy Amira Foods). [4] A relatively simple rangoli made by college students. Some designs are very elaborate…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Add Cauliflower To Mashed Potatoes

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If you’re working on a special mashed potatoes recipe for the holidays—or simply enjoy them on a regular basis—we present this mashup: a blend of mashed potatoes and cauliflower. This combination has long been recommended for better family eating. Cauliflower adds moisture to mashed potatoes, so they can be rewarmed on the stove without drying…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Chestnuts, Briefly In Season

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[1] To roast chestnuts, cut an X on the flat side. [2] Chestnut soup, a don’t-miss seasonal treat. [3] Brussels sprouts with roasted chestnuts from MyRecipes.com).   While canned chestnuts, and more recently, ready-to-eat vacuum-bagged chestnuts, can be found year-round, fresh chestnuts season lasts for only about two months. Now is the time to enjoy…
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Use Beautiful Squash For Beautiful Winter Squash Recipes

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[1] A conventional stuffed squash recipe: half a squash, stuffed to the brim (photos #1 and #2 © Chef Eric Levine). [2] Adding a rim of vegetables. [3] Don’t want to serve large portions? Cut the squash into rings with this recipe from FoxesLoveLemons.com. [4] Turn the entire kabocha squash into a filled “squash bowl.”…
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