I made these for friends recently and we all decided they would be perfect as a holiday side dish given the vibrant red and green colors. They also happen to be delicious! I will be recreating them on Christmas Eve for my family and am already looking forward to eating them again. As you may remember from my top five vegetables post, I love … [Read more...]
Lemon Brussels Sprout Pizza
I was recently traveling in Sicily where it was all lemons, all the time. We were surrounded by lemon trees laden with fruit, ate amazingly tart local lemons squeezed over fresh seafood, and came home sucking on lemon candies. I loved it! I felt inspired to keep up the lemon trend when back in Boston and luckily I was able to find some … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Vegetables
As Thanksgiving approaches I'm having tons of ideas about what to post about gratitude, my family, holiday foods, harvest bounty etc. I have decided to focus on the food! Thanksgiving is such an amazing foodie holiday. For me the harvest bounty of seasonal produce provides the tangible representation of all the aspects of our lives that deserve … [Read more...]
Roasted Celeriac and Brussel Sprouts
Celeriac is absolutely delicious, but often overlooked by cooks due to its bizarre physical appearance. Celeriac is the root of the celery plant and has a mild and sweet root vegetable flavor with hints of celery. Celeriac is harvested in the fall and can be stored throughout the winter. It can be eaten raw or cooked in salads, stuffings, soups, … [Read more...]