French lentils with roasted red peppers, goat feta and mint
French lentils differ from brown lentils, as they are smaller and denser. They hold their shape better, making them the perfect choice for summer salads, rather than soup.
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Chanterelle Mushroom Delivery – The Postman Only Rings Once
One damp day in November, I opened the door to pick up the mail and… lo and behold, there sat a fairly limp, slightly damp brown paper bag slumped against the door. What kind of goodies appeared out of nowhere?
Brussels Sprouts: My Affair with Unpopular Produce, Episode 3
It’s only recently that I started to become enthusiastic about Brussels sprouts (and for the longest time I thought it was “Brussel” sprout). They’re up there with Lima beans on the list of vegetables people tend to despise. I had to find out if they were really so bad – how could they be, when they look so adorable?
My Affair with Unpopular Produce, Episode 2: Parsnips
Kate had never before encountered a parsnip until the week they suddenly appeared at the food co-op. Parsnips can be counted among the roots and tubers – they’re closely related to carrots, no surprise considering their appearance. They’re woodier though, with a distinct earthy flavor. And she makes “fries” out of them!
Plum Perfect!
This being my first time cooking with fresh plums (or any plums for that matter), and also my first time canning such a large quantity of jam, I conducted a new experiment with each batch. I wanted to see what tasted the best, and also what was the easiest method of converting raw fruit into jam. Peeled or not? Diced or mashed?
Cooking Lentils? You’re Doing It Wrong!
I’ll admit, I’m not the world’s best cook, I didn’t grow up surrounded by cooks – but I can sure tell you when I’ve managed to cook something wrong! Peas, beans, whole grains, and lentils are supposed to be good for you. So I blundered ahead and made lentil mush. Hmmm… definitely not doing this right!
Squashed!
When you hear the word squash, do you say: “Yuck!”, “Yum!”, or “What do I do with it?” As a seasonal cook, and lover of vegetables, I’d be remiss if I wasn’t honest about my enthusiasm regarding fall foods, and in particular, squashes.
My Affair With Unpopular Produce, Episode 1: Red Cabbage
I’m from a generation that grew up with a meat-and-potatoes mindset. The good news is that variety is making a comeback. People are learning all about heirloom tomatoes, local berries, and new varieties of beets and squash – at farmers markets, in restaurants, and at home. We are seeking out the wallflowers and asking them to dance.