The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
Hello to all our members, It's always fun to see the first appearance each season of a favorite item, and this week we welcome cauliflower. You'll notice that several recipes in this week's newsletter feature cauliflower. I've had these delicious recipes in my file...
Ellie Krieger is the author of this recipe published in the Thursday, March 12, 2015 edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In addition to hosting the show "Ellie's Real Good Food", a public television series, Ellie has also written several cookbooks. Per Ellie's...
Published in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Thursday, March 12, 2015 and offered by Michelle Stark of the Tampa Bay Times, this recipe was originally found on the Eating Well website. This hearty and simple soup is perfect on a rainy, chilly night. Serve with toasted...
Adapted from a recipe created by Nora Taylor, who shares wonderful kid-friendly recipes on her blog "Nora Cooks", this would be fun to serve as an after school snack or game day appetizer. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes...
The recipe for this delicious chowder was featured on the blog "Kitchen Riffs", written by John Griffin of St. Louis, Missouri. He tells us that in this recipe, as in most chowders, exact quantities are not critical. In other words, more or less of the celery, bacon,...
Looking quite similar to onions in appearance, leeks are root vegetables and are related to onions, garlic, scallions, shallots and chives. Their flavor is onion-like but much milder. People who avoid this vegetable because they dislike onions should try them, their...
Cauliflower offers significant vegetable protein along with Vitamins A, B-complex, C and E, as well as a variety of minerals. Refrigerate fresh cauliflower in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. To prepare, soak the head upside down in cold water to clean thoroughly. ...
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either...
