Category Archives: vegetables

Beetroot – from garden to plate 3

By lili | Published November 29, 2009

beetroot thumbnail Beetroot, sweet and earthy. Ruby red. An acquired taste.

Recipes: Pork chops with beetroot relish, Beetroot – from garden to plate #3, raw beetroot and goats cheese salad

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Asparagus, from garden to plate 1

By lili | Published October 17, 2009

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Asparagus seems to divide the population. Some love this quick growing sprout and will eat it fresh from the ground as a delicacy (me), others despise the mere thought of it. Perhaps scarred from one too many servings of putrid canned asparagus?
Recipes: Asparagus – from garden to plate #1, Asparagus frittata, asparagus and ricotta tart

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Silverbeet Gratin

By lili | Published June 7, 2009

silverbeet thumbnailSilverbeet, I think it is even better than spinach.
Recipes: Silverbeet Gratin

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Sauteed Beetroot Leaves with Anchovy and Garlic Breadcrumbs

By lili | Published May 17, 2009

beetrootLeavesThumbnail Beetroot leaves betray the freshness of the bulb. Often the wilted specimens are removed. Best to buy beetroot with fresh leaves, but don’t throw them away!
Recipes: Sauteed Beetroot Leaves with Anchovy and Garlic Breadcrumbs

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