Not only does parsley contain impressive amounts of vitamin A, it also has the power to ease garlic-induced halitosis and brighten the flavor of almost any food. It’s traditionally used as one of the herbs in the French bouquet garni or as a garnish–a sprinkling of its vivid green leaves could make even gruel look [...]
Artichokes are wonderful vegetables–they have an exotic flair, they’re something of a delicacy, and their flavor is sweetly unique. They’re also rather time-consuming to prepare…although you’re sure to impress your dinner guests if you can expertly cut out their artichoke hearts. But here’s a way to serve artichokes that’s very simple: roast them. Serve on [...]
Canned beets are good, but roasted fresh beets are even better! They’re easy to prepare and aren’t as messy as you’d think. In fact, if you use glass or metal utensils instead of wood or plastic, clean-up is simple. To roast beets: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Snip off tops of beets (looks like the [...]
Bell peppers are wonderful additions to salads, sauces, soups…almost any savory dish. Roasting them adds a sweet/smoky dimension that sautéing doesn’t. It’s a simple process, but one you have to keep an eye on. How long it takes depends somewhat on the size of the pepper and somewhat on how blackened you prefer to have [...]
