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Various plant base leaves, tubers, roots, and stems that can be savory or sweet that are edible.
Creamy fried corn with okra and tomatoes is such a down-home favorite of mine. Growing up in the south my mother would prepare this dish sometime twice a week when fresh corn was in season. This is one dish my family never grew tired of eating. Man does this dish drum up fun childhood memories! … Read more
Food does not have to be complicated to be delicious. Mexican Street Corn with Lime or elote (the Spanish word for corn) is one of those such foods. The corn can be simply prepared on an outdoor or on a stovetop grill. The corn is good on its own. Step it up a bit by slathering … Read more
Ramped full of flavor this risotto with pancetta peas and mushrooms makes for the ultimate side dish to a meal. Packed with vegetables and protein this dish could actually serve as a quick weeknight meal. Simply add a salad and dinner is ready in no time. The Instant Pot Is The Truth! I’ve joined the … Read more
On any given day I’m looking for something quick and simple to make for lunch. This mushroom and spinach Asian noodle soup is perfect to fit the bill. It can be prepared in 30 minutes or less if you choose not to add noodles to the soup. This Asian style soup contains bean thread noodles, … Read more
What can I say these little silver pearls of goodness just simply melt in your mouth? I made a beef stew using a portion of the pearl onions. I then got the bright idea to use the remaining onions to make mini crispy blooming onions. What a brilliant idea I came up with to use … Read more
Butternut Squash-Apple Soup comes in as one of those elegant soups that are both nourishing and comforting. I could see this soup being served as an appetizer to begin a meal, an accompaniment to a sandwich or a light dish that stands alone all by itself. The butternut squash-apple soup is really simple to make. … Read more
In every household there is that one dish that is a family favorite. In my heart of heart I believe that dish has to be cozy beef stew. I know my family loves beef stew. You know winter has finally arrived when beef stew finally makes it to the family’s dinner table. Beef stew is … Read more
While shopping in my local International Market produce section last fall, I was drawn to these huge string beans called Spanish musica beans. These beans actually originated in Spain. I suppose that’s why I never see them in my local market. Besides being bright green in color the beans were flat and about 7 to … Read more
As the country becomes more health conscious I’m always thinking about dishes that are both tasty and good for the body. Sauteed broccoli rabe is a dish that serves both purposes. As a child growing up broccoli was not always one of the favorite food items in my household. For example, I have memories of … Read more
The weather has finally turned cold and the left-over turkey from Thanksgiving is just in time to make a hardy turkey vegetable soup. This is a wonderful opportunity to use up that left-over turkey. There is something so satisfying about a big bowl of vegetable soup. It’s downright comforting. If you have a stocked pantry you … Read more