Cider-glazed roots with cinnamon walnuts
3 pounds assorted root vegetables, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 tbsp butter 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 400°F. If using parsnips, quarter lengthwise and remove the […]
Roasted butternut squash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and cube one butternut squash. Add 1-2 Tbsp olive oil to coat. Put squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. This is also a great cooking method for potatoes, carrots, rutabagas and garlic. We enjoy a medley of the aforementioned vegetables together.
Rutabaga carrot coleslaw with buttermilk garlic dressing
1 large or 2 medium rutabagas (about 1 pound) 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 large carrot (about 1/4 pound) salt and pepper to taste 6-8 tablespoons Buttermilk Garlic dressing Peel rutabagas and carrot; cut into large chunks and shred in food processor or on very large grate holes of hand-held grater. Toss with remaining […]
Carrot dill soup
3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon chopped dill, or more to taste salt and pepper to taste Sauté carrots and onions in butter over medium flame. Add […]
Rosy coleslaw with apple and onion
4 cups shredded red cabbage 1 tablespoon sorghum syrup or maple syrup 1/2 cup shredded or chopped carrot 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 large tart apple, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice salt and pepper Toss all ingredients except salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes, season to […]