Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are named after Brussels, Belgium, where it is believed they were first widely cultivated in the 16th century. Sometimes called mini cabbages, they have appeared on “most hated vegetable” lists due to their potentially bitter flavors caused by sulfur-containing compounds. Overcooking the vegetable, particularly by boiling, will intensify any bitter flavors and unpleasant … Continue reading “Brussels Sprouts”

Science of Flavor: Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous or Brassica vegetables, like broccoli, have long been promoted as a key part of a healthy diet—and rightfully so. The veggies in this family have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, [1] and are being studied for their potential role in cancer prevention. [2] But beyond broccoli, at least 40 types of … Continue reading “Science of Flavor: Cruciferous Vegetables”

We Repeat: Butter is Not Back.

Yesterday, a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at the association of butter consumption with chronic disease and all-cause mortality made headlines that sound strikingly familiar. TIME, for example, reported that “the case for eating butter just got stronger” saying “butter may, in fact, be back.”

Complete List of Recipes

Vegetable Recipes Asparagus with Warm Tarragon–Pecan Vinaigrette Asparagus Spears with Mandarin Orange Baby Arugula and Shaved Fennel with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette  Braised Cabbage with Leeks and Sesame Seeds  Braised Oyster Mushrooms, Coconut, and Macadamia Butternut Squash Soup  Caesar Salad Cardamom Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Coriander Soup Cauliflower Tomato Soup with Indian Spices Cauliflower and Walnut Soup … Continue reading “Complete List of Recipes”

Dressings, Dips, and Sauces

Greek Skodalia Green Lentil Hummus with Herbs and Olives Guacamole Hot Pepper Vinaigrette Hummus Italian pesto alla Trapanese (Almond, Parsley, Basil and Tomato Sauce) Mint Vinaigrette Oregano Garlic Vinaigrette Spanish Romesco Sauce (Red Pepper and Almond Sauce) Turkish Muhammara (Red Pepper and Walnut Sauce) Turkish Tarator (Walnut and Garlic Sauce) Walnut Pesto  White Bean and … Continue reading “Dressings, Dips, and Sauces”

Vegetable Recipes

Asparagus with Warm Tarragon–Pecan Vinaigrette Asparagus Spears with Mandarin Orange Baby Arugula and Shaved Fennel with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette  Braised Cabbage with Leeks and Sesame Seeds  Braised Oyster Mushrooms, Coconut, and Macadamia Butternut Squash Soup  Caesar Salad Cardamom Roasted Cauliflower Carrot Coriander Soup Cauliflower Tomato Soup with Indian Spices Cauliflower and Walnut Soup Endive Salad … Continue reading “Vegetable Recipes”

Àwo Oúnjẹ Ìlera (Yoruba)

Àwo àte oúnjẹ aṣaralóore la ṣẹ àgbékalè rè láti ọwọ́ àwọ́n onímò ti ilé-ìwé ètò ìlera ọ̀fẹ́ ní Havard tí a sì ṣẹ àgbéjadè rẹ̀ ní ilé-iṣẹ́ àgbéjadè ètò ìlera, èyí tó jẹ́ fún láti pe àkíyèsí wa sì oúnjẹ tó pé – yálà a bùú sínú abó tàbí sínú ike tí a fi ń … Continue reading “Àwo Oúnjẹ Ìlera (Yoruba)”

Garlic-Braised Greens

Here’s your chance to experience those intriguing “braising greens” often found next to the bulk salad mix and spinach in better produce departments and farmers’ markets! Often these mixes contain miniature specimens of a greater assortment of leaves than you might otherwise purchase by the bunch (or at all). Often found in these mixes: dandelion … Continue reading “Garlic-Braised Greens”