articles

Everyday Cooking: Vegetables and Sides

 

DID YOU KNOW?

November is Georgia Pecan Month! Try a new pecan pie recipe.

Get cracking!

 

TODAY'S TIPS & ADVICE

Asparagus

Asparagus Spears

Once known as "sparrow grass," fresh asparagus of all colors—green, purple, or white—is a gastronomic gift of spring.

Rhubarb

Although it's often treated as a fruit and used in pies or baked goods, rhubarb makes an excellent tart counterpoint in savory dishes.

Sesame Broccoli Salad

Broccoli

Perfectly cooked broccoli is an appetizing bright green with a mild, pleasant flavor and a tender but firm texture.

Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad

Grain Salads

Try out a different side dish: serve a colorful Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad, Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad, or other cool dish.

Blanching Vegetables (Video)

Learn about blanching vegetables: par-cooking them so they're tender yet still colorful. Add them to salads, soups, or serve with dips.

SIGN UP TODAY!

Healthy Bites Newsletter

Eat smart and live well. Get recipes and ideas for healthy eating.

SIGN UP TODAY!

TRADING TIPS

*eclectRicity*

*eclectRicity*

This cook has a tip for baking meat pies: "Place an inverted custard cup smack-dab in the middle of the lower crust before [adding] filling." This helps keep the top crust crisp.

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?