Normally I wouldn't turn to a general vegetable cookbook for an Indian potato recipe, but this one, "Plenty", from UK chef and newspaper columnist Yotam Ottolenghi has it all. More important, however, is what it doesn't have: No bought pre-ground spice blends or pastes! The … [Read more...] about Two-Potato Vindaloo from “Plenty”
Root Vegetables
How to Roast a Squash
1. Wash it. 2. Slice it in half lengthwise. 3. Scoop out the seeds and the slimey bits 4. Place it cut-side-down on a baking sheet or casserole. 5. Place in preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. The bigger the squash, the more time it requires. Up to 45 max. You can … [Read more...] about How to Roast a Squash
Beet, Carrot, and Apple Slaw
Generally, when I have a whole bunch of vegetables in my fridge and I don't feel like turning on the oven or getting out the cutting board, I ask myself, "How much of this can go in the food processor?" If the answer is "lots," I say, "Great!" and start shredding. No need to … [Read more...] about Beet, Carrot, and Apple Slaw
Sustainable Jerk Mackerel with Almond Pot Liquor
This recipe has nothing to do with: 1. Booze 2. Drugs 3. Mean-spirited people The cook stereotype makes me believe that many cooks out there will be upset about that as they enjoy the former two and are the latter...so if that's you, I'm sorry to disappoint. BUT! If you … [Read more...] about Sustainable Jerk Mackerel with Almond Pot Liquor
Cardamom-Spiced Pumpkin Wedges with Lime
Ever want to be a gourmet cook only to realize the only thing you've got in your kitchen is a squash? Yeah, that happens to me all the time too. As it did the day I made this recipe. Actually, to be fair, I also had a lime and a jalapeno, and a cupboard full of spices, and one … [Read more...] about Cardamom-Spiced Pumpkin Wedges with Lime
Shaved Beet, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Cider Vinegar Dressing
This was an accidental miracle. I needed to make a dish for two friends with the following restrictions: No wheat, dairy, gluten, refined sugar, MSG, corn, or mushrooms. And no raw vegetables. I also had limited resources in my fridge. What I did have were carrots, beets, and … [Read more...] about Shaved Beet, Carrot & Apple Slaw with Cider Vinegar Dressing
Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Jerusalem artichokes are sweet. You wouldn't think so by looking at the gnarly roots. And you may not think so unless you have another vegetable to which to compare them. So I roasted a handful of Jerusalem artichokes (all I could bear to peel at one time...) and a couple of … [Read more...] about Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes and Potatoes
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Almond Cream
When I first discovered Jerusalem Artichokes I didn't know quite what to do with them. First I didn't know what they tasted like, or what went well with them. It turns out they're nutty, sweet and earthy. Something to be tried, not just described. They look like dirty, knobby … [Read more...] about Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Almond Cream
Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
The easiest way to roast a squash is to cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, place the sides cut side-down on a baking sheet, and roast in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 40 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and the juices start to seep out and caramelize. Scoop out the … [Read more...] about Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Lemon, Herbs, and Garlic
Like Ratatouille, but Italian: Peperonata
The difference? You add a few potatoes and zucchini and the balance leans toward peppers. The rest is about the same. A rustic dish of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, zucchini, and garlic. With a whole bunch of olive oil and minimal spices. Simple and delicious. … [Read more...] about Like Ratatouille, but Italian: Peperonata