They can take on the flavors of the world and make for a meal, side or sandwich filling.
Green Plate Special
Tired of the same old, same old when it comes to winter squash?
Try these two neat Sunday prep tricks and the possibilities multiply.
The perfect hot sauce for everything and everyone
And it takes just a few minutes’ work to make it yourself.
Green Plate Special: Report from a beekeeper’s first summer
Lessons learned: heed bee warnings or get stung, and drought is tough on bees.
Don’t bray at the bay leaves. In case you’ve wondered, they make a difference in your cooking
And you can grow the plant yourself for a ready supply of fresh leaves.
Yes, there is a correct way to cut the cheese
Plus, a recipe for crackers that are not Cheez-Its, but are just as addictive.
Use every part – including the feet
Keep your squeamishness in check and add silky-textured chicken feet broth to your repertoire. If you eat the meat, you can eat the feet.
Green Plate Special: Just what is a plant-based diet? Opinions vary
But all methods of defining it and adhering to it do good for the planet.
Green Plate Special: One shopping trip and one-time prep nets a flavorful, versatile braise
Add to that, it’s a good, sustainable choice.
Green Plate Special: Eating is an educational act
Two local schools teach students about the intersection of ecology, food and social principles. The concept is called agroecology.