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Archive for the ‘Vegetables’ Category

October 2nd, 2008

Roasted Root Vegetables

More from The Science of Good Food by David Joachim and Andrew Schloss, coming out this month. We’ll be reviewing this book in the next few weeks. I’ve just read a few pages, but I’m finding it fascinating. The authors have kindly shared this recipe with “Robust Cooking” readers:
Roasted Root Vegetables
As root vegetables […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

September 22nd, 2008

Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash

This fall classic recipe is perfect for a holiday feast or a Saturday night dinner. Dark rum is used to give it a little extra pizazz.

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Tags: butternut squash, maple syrup

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September 16th, 2008

Roasted Colored Cauliflower

If you’ve been visiting local farmers’ markets this summer, you may have seen heads of multi-colored–orange, purple, and green–cauliflower. These exotic varieties of an old favorite add interest and excitement to the dinner table. Benjamin Lewis, author of the recently published, “New Food-Contemporary Recipes, Fashionable Ingredients” shares this recipe with us:
Roasted Colored Cauliflower
1/2 head each […]

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September 8th, 2008

Object Lesson: Don’t Pick your own Mushrooms

September is Mushroom Month and few things best the woodsy aroma and taste of wild mushrooms, especially just-picked morels and chanterelles. However (and I can’t emphasize this too much), DO NOT even consider hunting for your own. The slightest confusion could send you and your family to the emergency room–or worse.
Someone should have mentioned that […]

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September 6th, 2008

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Fall is also pumpkin season. Before you set your jack-o-lantern out in front of the house, make sure to save and roast the pumpkin seeds in the oven. They are delicious as is or you can make pumpkin seed pesto. See how below:

Tags: fall recipes, pesto, pumpkins

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August 30th, 2008

21 Ways to Use Zucchini

It’s zucchini time in the Midwest and Northeast and if you are looking for ideas on how to serve these omnipresent green-colored squash, we have ideas:

Cut them into 1/2″ x 3″ spears and eat raw.
Make zucchini muffins
Grate zucchini in your salad
Grill them.
Make zucchini bread
Use in a vegetable stir-fry
Make stuffed zucchini
Create ratatouille
Bake in vegetable lasagna
Serve baked […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 5 comments

August 23rd, 2008

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Did you know that pumpkin is a good source of potassium, more so than even bananas? And that’s not all. Learn more about the health benefits of pumpkin in this video. Remember: you don’t have to just eat pumpkin at Halloween and Thanksgiving.

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Tags: halloween, pumpkin, […]

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August 21st, 2008

Healthy Snacks: Edamame

I love edamame (fresh soy beans). Not only are they good for you, but they have a number of appealing properties (such as reducing hot flashes). Here’s how to prepare them:

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Tags: edamame, soy beans, videos

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August 20th, 2008

20 Ways to Use Those Fresh Tomatoes

Mid-August is tomato season in the Midwest and Northeast and few things are as delicious as just-off-of-the-vine tomatoes. However, as prized as these vegetables are in the dead of winter, at this time of year, there often seems to be more of them than one can possibly use. Below are just a few of our […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 12 comments

August 5th, 2008

What’s Your Favorite Summer Meal?

 What’s your favorite straight from the garden summer meal? Mine’s corn on the cob, and tomato onion and lettuce sandwiches (sometimes I add some turkey bacon, or a burger to that, but not always).
I also love grilled squash, and eggplant. What about new potatoes, green beans and ham? Fresh spinach, or a salad straight […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments