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...
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 bunch kale 1 bunch lettuce 1 kohlrabi 1 beet 2 carrots 1 grapefruit Ingredients for dressing: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ cup sunflower seeds...
Servings: 6 Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) whole blanched almonds,...
Servings: 4-6 Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, large stems discarded, leaves finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 apple, diced 1/3 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup currants or dried cranberries 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts...
How about this hot weather?! I tell you, along with timely rain and all this heat, the crops grow faster than ever before. The sweet corn starts to ripen, fruiting vegetables such as peppers and tomatoes begin to expand and take their shapes and colors and cabbage...
Scallions provide a subtle onion flavor to salads without being too overwhelming. To store, simply place in a plastic bag and keep in the hydrator drawer of the refrigerator. Use within a week. To prepare, trim off roots and 1-2 layers of outer thick leaves until...
Yellow wax beans are crisp, succulent and firm, with a mellow, grassy, sweet and somewhat nutty flavor. They are nearly identical to green beans except for the color. The skin of yellow wax beans is somewhat thinner and more velvety. To store, wrap wax beans in a...
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...
Golden beets offer the same nutritional benefits as red beets. The main difference between them is pigment color. They offer a beautiful, bright alternative to a salad or a colorful addition to any meal when served roasted. Golden beets in general have a little bit...
Romaine lettuce is high in water content and provides 2 grams of fiber per serving. It is also rich in the B vitamins, vitamin A, C, and K, and is a good source of calcium and iron. It provides other minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,...
