A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,...
An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall. A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly...
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier. Its tartness increases with...
Found on the FoodFanatic website, this recipe has its origin from The Pioneer Woman. Servings: 12 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Ingredients: For the Rhubarb Filling: 4 cups Rhubarb 1 1/2 cups Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons...
For those who are new to bok choy, you'll find this recipe to be a good introduction. It's easily and quickly assembled. This recipe was shared on the Allrecipes.com website. Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil 1/4 cup White Vinegar 1/3...
Created by Melissa Clark, this recipe was found on the website "Cooking with the New York Times" (cooking.nytimes.com). Melissa indicates that it serves 2, so we assumed it would be for a main dish. If you might be using this as a side dish, it would easily serve 4....
Hi everyone and welcome to Week 1 of our CSA program! In this section each week, I will be sharing my suggestions and tips on what I'll be doing with my produce. This week, I'd like to start by going over the procedure I follow when I arrive home with my weekly share....
Tuscan kale is known for its rich blue or grayish-green to deep green leaves with a crinkly texture. It is sometimes referred to as dinosaur kale. It is chewier than Swiss chard, sweeter in taste than collard greens and milder in flavor than the somewhat peppery...
A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most...
One of the most underrated garden vegetables, parsnips were typically not consumed as much in the United States compared to other parts of the world. Of all the root vegetables, they have a sweet, somewhat nutty taste. Regarding nutrition, parsnips are noted most for...
