For Christmas, my wonderful readers, I wanted to give you the world. Something that would delight and inspire you, make your daily life easier, improve your posture, and wash your dishes while it was at it. But then I came up with the idea of making a Christmas tree out of brussels sprouts, which … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Celeriac: Do the Mash
The grubby orbs beckoned to me from across the produce section, their bottoms bedecked with what looked vaguely like octopus-tentacle suction cups.We’re the ugliest vegetables you’ve never tried, they whispered. Come check us out.I was in a hurry that day; no time for a new-veggie meet-and-greet. … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Winter Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
Tasting is believing, Veggie Questers. My mom first served this salad while I was home from college on winter break, lo the many years ago. I have no idea where she got the inspiration for this particular combination, but to be honest, I was initially unenthused. The concept of avocados and … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Jelly (Sort of)
As I was putting up my Christmas tree last week, inhaling its gorgeous piney fragrance (actually the smell of the natural antifreeze that allows evergreens to remain, well, ever green), a thought hit me: jelly.To put everyone’s mind at ease, no, I don’t plan to make my Christmas tree into jelly. … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Broccolini with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Contrary to appearances, Broccolini isn't just gangly teenage broccoli; rather, it's a hybrid between broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale). The result is a sweet, mild veggie with crisp, mellow stalks reminiscent of asparagus topped with endearing fringes of florets. When buying, pick Broccolini … [Read more...]
Chameleon Slaw with Apples
No, it's not made out of chameleons. (Ew.) But this slaw does change colors depending upon the "environment" in which it’s placed (which I think is ridiculously cool), and it uses apples, a factor critical to its very inception. Perhaps I should explain myself. I’ll start with the … [Read more...]
Midweek Dash: Smashed Tomato Salad
The voters have spoken, and Midweek Dash won the title (har!) for my Wednesday posts, which from here forth will feature superfast veggie recipes (15 minutes or less).Without further ado, here's this week's blisteringly fast dish:_____Smashed Tomato Salad This recipe is adapted from the squashed … [Read more...]
Superfast Hoisin Collard Greens
Yesterday I got a request for fast recipes. (Gosh, it's like you people have lives or something!) Since I aim to please, as of tonight, I'm instituting a new tradition on Veggie Quest: each Wednesday night, I'll be posting a veggie recipe that will have you in and out of the kitchen in 15 … [Read more...]
Spam: Good with Brussels Sprouts?
Major Veggie Quest milestone today: the first spam comment! (On the brussels sprouts post.) An excerpt:"Most people think that the latest fashion is important and while they purses style, also has to UGG boots demand and understanding..."Thank you, "Wholesale Coach outlet," for your shamelessly … [Read more...]