COOK ROOT VEGETABLES Salted water to cover 1 large rutabaga (also called a Swede or a yellow turnip, often has a waxy skin for preservation), about 2-1/4 pounds, trimmed, peeled, […] LEEK and ROOT VEGETABLE GRATINThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged leeks Potatoes rutabaga Turnips on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet (updated 2766 days ago)
Terrific as a salad or a spread for flatbread, adzhapsandali is like a Georgian version of ratatouille. Grilling the eggplant gives the dish a luscious, smoky flavor. INGREDIENTS Two 1-pound eggplants, […] Grilled Eggplant Salad with WalnutsThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged cilantro Eggplant Garlic jalapeno Onions Tomatoes on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet (updated 2907 days ago)
This recipe calls for sweet bell peppers, but it’s also terrific with Gypsy peppers, a slender variety that comes in a range of flavors. “You play the pepper lottery,” Sheamus […] Roasted Peppers with LeeksThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged bell peppers leeks on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet
Fresh cucumbers are excellent when gently braised in butter and served warm. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch […] Braised Cucumbers with DillThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged Cucumbers dill leeks on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet
Grilling concentrates the sweet flavor of fresh baby carrots. (Bagged “baby” carrots will never taste the same.) Bryce Gilmore marinates them, then tosses them with a wonderful and unusual dressing […] Grilled Carrot Salad with Brown Butter VinaigretteThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged arugula Carrots Garlic thyme on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet
A terrific salsa verde makes this velvety potato salad extraordinary. Here the salsa is made with parsley and chives; try making it with other summer herbs, like tarragon or basil, […] Potato Salad with Green Beans and Salsa VerdeThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged chive blossoms chives Garlic Green Beans mint parsley Potatoes on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet
INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small white onion, finely chopped 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped 7 oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and cut into […] Pasta with Tomato and Black Olive SauceThis entry was posted in Recipes and tagged basil Carrots celery Eggplant Garlic onion Summer Squash Tomatoes zucchini on February 3, 2017 by Jim Prouhet