It's easy to fall into a rut when it comes to vegetables and default to your favorite bagged varieties, but there's more to life than frozen peas and corn. Experimenting with new vegetable recipes -- and using familiar ones in new ways - is a great way to liven up the dinner table. Add a touch of butter and heavy cream to steamed parsnips, purée, and you've got a silky, unexpected side dish. Roast cauliflower florets, then drizzle with browned butter. Bake a halved spaghetti squash and toss the pasta-like strands with olive oil (they're a good stand-in for real noodles in a pinch, too!). Whether you grill, stir-fry, or use your vegetables in a salad, you'll be happy to welcome new ideas to the table. Check out your local farmers market for more ideas - seeing what's in season is great inspiration.
... pods!), but gain a vegetable that's almost always perfect--sweet, fresh-tasting, and unstarchy... vegetables will often scarf them down if they're mashed and presented as a dip. Green Pea Guacamole Just... small red onion, chopped (or as much as your children will bear) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2... read more...
...So you enthusiastically grilled up a massive amount of vegetables at your last cookout... the "grilling/cooking" vegetable steps, because you've already done it! Here are a few quick tips on grilling... platter, they'll actually steam a bit) trying wedges instead of planks allows the vegetable to retain some... read more...
... my favorite thing about beets is that you get two vegetables sides for the price of one! The vibrant... read more...
that my brothers and I didn't need too much convincing to eat our vegetables when we were growing up. Well besides, say it with me, bell peppers and cookedover your favorite steamed veggies then devour! Cheddar Cheese Sauce for Vegetables read more...
It's a roasted chicken & vegetables kind of day! 'Tis a dark & stormy Sunday - well, overcastmouthwatering! Start with those aforementioned vegetables: 2lbs red-skinned potatoes, 3 medium carrots, andPERFECTION! Bundt Pan Roasted Chicken & Vegetables read more...
In March I created the first "produce buying guide" for finding the best fruits and vegetables in season during the month. Everyone seemed to like it, so I figured I would make another one for April! Keep this infographic read more...