This vegetable has a strong flavour that pairs well with other sauces. It is first blanched in boiling water, and then chilled in ice water to halt the cooking process. At that point, if it is carefully drained and dried off, it can be frozen or stored in the refrigerator for several days before finishing this recipe. During the blanching process, purple sprouting broccoli turns bright green, while the hot water turns pinky-purple β it's a fun exercise to do with kids.
Continue ReadingI like fresh tomatoes so much that I usually grow a few more plants than I need in my home garden. In August, when a glut of ripe tomatoes need picking and quick use, I like to make this Fast...
Continue ReadingMaking a big batch of vegetable stock is a great way to clear out the vegetable crisper in times of garden plenty. But this particular recipe is also worth going out and buying fresh veg for to put away in...
Continue ReadingFrom The Book of Kale & Friends by Sharon Hanna and Carol Pope. This fantastic book includes over 130 recipes and covers 14 easy-to-grow super-foods that can be grown in the garden or in patio containers. Minted Kale with Peas and Blue CheeseΒ is one of our stand-by fresh salads, a knock out for parties and potlucks.
Continue ReadingThis recipe for Roasted Fingerling Potatoes is the perfect side for fall meals. TheseΒ get planted in early spring β as early as April on the coast. This is a slow growing, late season variety, meaning that it wonβt be fully...
Continue ReadingRoasting garlic transforms it from spicy, sharp, and pungent to sweet and smokey. The garlic loses its hard texture and becomes creamy and smooth. There are lots of ways to achieve this, but our preferred method is this simple roasted...
Continue ReadingDoes removing the scape from hard-necked garlic really improve the size of the bulb and cloves? Thatβs the commonly understood wisdom among garlic growers. Whether it is scientifically true or not, garlic scapes are edible and packed with garlic flavour....
Continue ReadingI love the combination of broccoli and cheddar cheese and for those who agree or to those who want to try a taste new combo, give this soup a try. This soup is made in two parts. The first is...
Continue ReadingTry this creamy leek and potato soup recipe on a cold winter dayΒ βitβs very easy to make. Serve it with a thick piece of crusty bread and a salad of winter greens. Ingredients:Β 1125 mL (4.5 cups) leeks (approximately three...
Continue ReadingAdd a bit more kick to your sandwich by creating it with the strong flavours of cheese and mustard sprouts. This is the perfect addition to a Sunday brunch. Ingredients: 125 mL (Β½ cup) grated cheese, anyΒ type that melts well...
Continue ReadingThis Aloo Gobi recipeΒ is a perfected version of the standby vegetable side from northern India. While it lacks sauce, it is rich enough to be eaten with flat bread. The soul of the dish is the roasted cumin seed element....
Continue Reading1 bunch kale, washed and dried 1 cup cashews 1/2 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, chopped into large pieces 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup nutritional yeast 1 lemon, peeled,...
Continue ReadingIngredients β’ 1 clove garlic, minced β’ 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil β’ 1/2 head cauliflower β’ 1/2 cup chopped onions β’ 1 tsp salt and pepper How to make the Rice: 1. Rinse cauliflower under cool water and pat...
Continue ReadingAs we descend into fall, hereβs a simple but hearty soup that makes use of this yearβs crop of garlic and new potatoes. Our eight-year-old reviewer says that this soup tastes βpeacefulβ. It features lots of garlic, so you can...
Continue ReadingBorscht has almost as many recipes as there are grandmothers from the old country. Regional and cultural preferences have taken it around the world. If it passes as beet soup, it can be called Borscht. Variations include everything from adding...
Continue ReadingThe ingredient list for this Cabbage pakoras recipe may not be immediately familiar to you, but they are all readily available these days. You may not use very much ajwain, but it is one of the essential flavours here. When...
Continue ReadingSprout some sun with this Sunflower Sprout Salad recipe. This salad combines stored root vegetables with fresh and delicious microgreens. β’ 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) of sunflower seed microgreens β’ 62 mL (1/4 cup) pistachios β’ 250 mL (1...
Continue ReadingThe end of winter is bittersweet. It spells the end of cold, crisp days, but itβs also the beginning of gardening season, and what could be better than that? This Bittersweet winter wrap uses some of the storage vegetables from...
Continue ReadingIs chocolate a vegetable? While all chocolate might be rich in cacao beans, these brownies have even more veggies than usual. This Veggie Brownies recipe is a sneaky yet delightful way to turn the frozen zucchini in your freezer into...
Continue ReadingThe days are getting shorter, and your commuteβs done in the dark mornings and evenings. Yes, itβs November, and that means cold, dark days. While there are still many seasonal greens that you can grow in cold frames in your...
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