Beet, potato and walnut salad
1 1/2 pounds medium golden beets, scrubbed 1 1/2 pounds fingerling or new potatoes, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in top and middle. […]
Russian cabbage borscht
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced potato 1 c. thinly sliced beets 4 c. water 1-2 T butter 1 1/2 c chopped onion 1 scant tsp. caraway seeds 1 1/2 t sp. salt (or more to taste) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 medium-sizes carrot, sliced 3-4 cups shredded cabbage, freshly ground pepper 1 t. dill (plus […]
The ultimate root soup: Borscht
1/3 cup (1 ounce) dried porcini 2 large leeks 3 or 4 small russet potatoes, peeled 1 1/4 pounds beets, peeled 3 celery ribs 1 carrot finely chopped parsley or dill 3 bay leaves 7 garlic cloves, chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion 1 rutabaga, about 1/2 pound 2 tbsp butter […]
Beet, mushroom and potato casserole
2 tbsp oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 tbsp flour 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock 1 1/2 pounds cooked beets, peeled and chopped 5 tbsp light cream 2 tbsp creamed horseradish 1 tsp hot mustard 1 tbsp wine vinegar 1 tsp caraway seeds 2 tbsp butter 1 shallot, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and sliced […]
Savory potato-bean soup
1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 1/4 c diced ham 2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and diced 1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained 5 c beef broth In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over high heat and stir-fry garlic 1 1/2 minutes. […]
German green beans
4 cups beans, cut in 1″ lengths (l lb.) 4 strips bacon 1 1/2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp vinegar 2 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp dill 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 cup cooked diced potatoes Cook beans in boiling salted water until just tender; drain, reserving liquid. Cook bacon until […]
Scalloped potatoes, ham and lima beans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange in alternate layers in buttered 11/2qt. casserole: 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced potatoes (sprinkle 1 Tbsp flour over each layer), 1/2 cup minced leeks, 1 cup lima beans, and 1 cup flaked cooked ham slices. Season layers with salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Then pour over the top: 2 […]
Pesto green bean chicken salad
2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 c prepared pesto sauce Bring pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, cut the potatoes in half length wise, then cut them crosswise in 1/2-inch slices. Add potatoes […]
Spring vegetable soup
2 T unsalted butter 6 scallions (green onions) or green garlic 4 C chicken broth 1# small red potatoes 1# asparagus cut into ¼ in slices on a bias 1 bunch of spinach or Swiss chard stem removed and torn 2 C fresh or frozen peas, salt and pepper 2 T fresh dill or cilantro. […]
Root vegetable stew with herbed dumplings
Stew: 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 8 ounces Italian sausage links, hot or sweet 2 pounds assorted root vegetables, peeled and diced 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or rosemary 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 cups chopped dark, leafy greens, such as beet, turnip or kale […]