Sunday, June 28, 2009

Pasta with kale, garlic scapes and cannellini beans

Olive oil
onion
garlic scape
kale
can of diced tomatoes
parsley
salt and pepper

Heat oil, chop onion and scape finely and saute gently a few minutes. Add kale, and tomatoes, chopped parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
Cook about 20 minutes (this is personal preference) and serve over pasta (fusilli and tortellini are good)

Friday, June 12, 2009

Cream of Broccoli with cheese and turnip soup

4 to 6 C stock
turnips
broccoli
salt
pepper
thyme
1 C cheese
1/2 C heavy cream

Cook turnips until almost tender, add broccoli and when soft, puree the mixture. Add seasonings to taste, reheat on low heat, add cheese and cream.

thanks to Amanda

Monday, June 1, 2009

What is this tatsoi?

A dark green Asian salad green that has a spoon -like shape, a pleasant and sweet aroma flavor like a mild mustard flavor, similar to bok choi. Tatsoi is generally eaten raw, but may be added to soups at the end of the cooking period.