October 7, 2024
This is NOT a deep fried okra recipe. Instead the oven baked results should be something akin to kale chips, adding appeal to a vegetable that can be difficult for some to love. If you have an air fryer this is a chance to use it, but the fries will be fine in the oven.… Read more »
July 12, 2024
This is an easy adaptation of a NYT Cooking recipe that can be a great way to use up summer squash of any variety (zucchini included) in a tasty dinner with plenty of options to change it up. Follow the recipe as is to keep it vegetarian (or even vegan, if you like) or substitute… Read more »
April 15, 2024
We’ve recommended making kale chips dozens of times over the years, but lately many of our members are recommending an updated variation on the recipe with a nut butter blended into the oil and seasoning blend. Use whatever you have available, though most folks are suggesting almond butter or tahini. Keep it simple or play… Read more »
February 26, 2024
You can use either little Hakurei turnips or large purple top turnips or even radishes for this dish. Just remember that the Hakurei turnips will cook faster. This is a perfect recipe to use up your winter dill shares but you can use dried dill too. Ingredients Saute onions over medium high heat in a… Read more »
January 29, 2024
This recipe could take a number of different directions. At its simplest, you can dress slices of roasted cauliflower with a store bought tapenade and a squeeze of lemon. But you can also dress up the basic tapenade with some roasted nuts, browned butter and citrus zest for an extra special sauce. Serve the mix… Read more »
September 14, 2022
This tasty salad is great with grapefruit or tangerines, too. Ingredients 4-6 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and sliced thinly1 large orange, peeled and cut into sections (see note)I small jalapeno, serrano or fresno chile, thinly sliced1 shallot, thinly sliced2 tablespoons orange, lemon or lime juice2 tablespoons olive oilCilantro chopped (optional)½ teaspoon cayenne, Tajin, or smoked paprika… Read more »
September 12, 2022
Try this basic recipe then adjust to your taste and what is available. Mint or basil would be great addition and a splash of gin wouldn’t be out of place. Ingredients 2 ounces cucumber juice ( made by blending peeled, seeded cucumbers with a little water, then straining; it works out to about 1/2 medium size cucumber… Read more »
August 15, 2022
This is a fun way to change up your cucumber salad routine. Salting and smashing the veggie is a bit like salting and massaging kale, changing the texture and making it easier for dressing ingredients to quickly soak into the cucumber. Ingredients 1 large cucumber 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil Pinch of sugar (optional) 1/4-1/2 teaspoon… Read more »
June 6, 2022
Cooking radishes brings out their sweet flavors. You can try this with any radishes or even turnips but the large Korean or Daikon radishes have a great texture and flavor once cooked! This recipe calls for bonito flakes, shaved dried fish, which adds a great flavor. You could add a bit of oyster sauce for… Read more »
April 18, 2022
These burgers are a little time consuming to make. I prefer to do them in huge batches of 30 to freeze for later. This recipe should yield about 10-12 burgers, depending on how big you make them but you could halve it or double it. For best results the burgers really need to be pan… Read more »