What is Borscht? Borscht is a sour soup common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Borscht is the ancient slavic word for beetroot. Borscht is a very hearty soup involving several varieties of vegetables and sometimes meats that must have beetroot in it. The major difference between Ukrainian and Russian borscht is the omission of […]
What are Mustard Greens and how do they compare to Collard Greens?
It can be very easy to mix up mustard greens and collard greens as they look very similar. Both are commonly used in Southern recipes. Collard greens are a close relative of kale, cabbage and Swiss chard. Collard greens can grow to be two feet tall. They get tougher as they grow bigger. They are […]
Broccoli & Collard Greens are Power Greens
Broccoli Broccoli is a superfood. It is low in calories but contains a wealth of nutrients and antioxidants that support many aspects of human health. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable, alongside kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. Broccoli is a good source of fiber and protein and contains iron, potassium, calcium, selenium, and magnesium […]
All About Leeks
Leeks are a member of the onion family. They are native to the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. The biggest producers of leeks are the following countries: Indonesia, Turkey, France, the Republic of Korea, and Belgium. Leeks are one of the more expensive onion varieties you’ll find at the market. Leeks resemble scallions (or […]
Cinnamon Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Chips
Click here to see original recipe. Japanese sweet potatoes are delicious no matter how you prepare them. But this recipe looked too good to pass up! Ingredients -1 large Japanese sweet potato-1 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil-1 tsp ground cinnamon Directions 1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash and scrub the sweet potato well. Cut the sweet potato into rounds […]
Gai Lan
What is Gai Lan? Gai Lan or kai-lan is the Cantonese name for Chinese broccoli or Chinese kale. It is a leaf vegetable with thick, flat, glossy blue-green leaves with thick stems, and florets similar to broccoli. Gai Lan is eaten widely in Chinese cuisine including stir-fries with ginger and garlic or boiled or steamed with […]
Roasted Squash with Onions, Spinach, Potatoes & Black Spinach
Inspiration for this recipe came from this website. Ingredients -3 cups diced Butternut Squash-1 cup Fingerling potatoes-1 yellow onion-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil-1 teaspoon kosher salt-1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper-1 1/2 cups fresh spinach-1/2 cup dried cranberries Directions 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.2.In a large bowl, toss the squash, potatoes, onion, olive oil, salt, and […]
Red Beets
Why Eat Beets? Beets provide some excellent health benefits. They are also low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, and vitamin C. Beets also contain nitrates and pigments that may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance. The pigments that give red beets their beautiful tint are called betalains. These betalains are also […]
Tuscan Kale
Lacinato kale or, in Italian and often in English, cavolo nero is a variety of kale with a long tradition in Italian cuisine, especially that of Tuscany. It is also known as Tuscan kale, Italian kale, dinosaur kale, kale, flat back kale, palm tree kale, or black Tuscan palm. It’s leaves are almost like a […]
Scallions
Scallions are vegetables derived from various species in the genus Allium. Scallions have a milder taste than most onions. Their close relatives include garlic, shallots, leeks, chives, and Chinese onions. Scallions grow in clumps and develop dark green, hollow tube-like leaves. Although the term scallion is used for several different types of onions, the white […]