Do you like real cucumber pickles? Not the "quick pickles" made with a hot vinegar solution and canning, but the really yummy kind you get out of a barrel at the deli? Well those are made by fermentation, and I made a happy discovery last year that turnips, radishes and celery root ferment into the [...]
Warm curry spices balance the apple-sweet flavor of parsnip, a delicious winter vegetable that is often overlooked. Serve the soup by itself or with a few spoonfuls of cooked brown rice added to each bowl. Although I usually serve this soup hot, it makes a good cold soup as well, perhaps for an especially warm [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried small white beans, cannellini or Great Northern, or 1 15-ounce can 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf ¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon honey 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts cut in halves ½ bunch kale, stems and ribs [...]
Serves 4 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch lengths 1/4 teaspoon sea salt juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed 1 large cucumber, or several small, peeled and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt Garnish: chopped chives 1. Put scallions in a large glass or wooden bowl, then [...]
From a beautiful book called Ripe by Cheryl Rule. If you get the chance, take a look at this book -- beautiful photography and great recipes! Makes about 18 toasts if using a half baguette 1/2-inch thick slices of French baguette softened butter 1/4 to 1/2 cup Kalamata olives 1-2 bunches radishes, scrubbed, trimmed, and [...]
This curry recipe follows the basic principles of making Kerala style mezhukkupuratti. 1 bunch radishes, with leafy tops 1 small onion, sliced 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 small green chiles, crushed 1 pinch turmeric powder oil for sauteing 1 pinch mustard seeds a few basil leaves sea salt to taste 1. Wash and roll the [...]
Serves 8 You can certainly substitute wheat berries, barley, or other plump grains . The salad is good warm, at room temperature, and chilled. 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. sea salt 1 c. buttermilk (if you don't have buttermilk, you can add a Tbs. of vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of [...]
This dish is spicy and hot, and makes a wonderful side dish. 1/2 c. chopped radishes a few radish leaves, cut into thin shreds 1 onion, fine diced 2-3 chilies of choice, seeded, and finely chopped (you can leave the seeds in if you want fiery hot!) 1/2 tsp. fresh chopped ginger 1 Tbs. finely [...]
