JSC writes: “What’s a good potluck dish you could prepare for a group? I need something big, filling, easy to make, and transportable.” I like ”everything in one” types of dishes for potlucks. Casseroles are always easy and offer ways to be creative, combining any meat, cheese, pasta, and vegetable that the cook wants. Making elements that can [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Ask Parsnip: Potluck Ideas
Posted in Ask Parnsip on February 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Leeks with Creme Fraiche
Posted in vegetarian on February 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I discovered leeks about a year ago with our first CSA box, and it was love at first sight. I love their aggressive green tops and their layers of oniony goodness. They are an easy vegetable to work with (taking care to slice down the middle and clean out any dirt that accumulated in its [...]
Parsnip Puree
Posted in parsnips, vegetarian on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Parsnip puree is a very simple and delicious dish, and unassuming to look at (off-white, smooth – you get the idea) . We used it as a sauce over pork tenderloin and it was delicious; a nice change from apple-type sauces that usually accompany pork. Parsnips are part of the carrot family and have a [...]
Buttered Turnips
Posted in side dish, vegetarian on February 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Turnips are part of the radish family and a winter vegetable you should try if you haven’t already. This is a preparation that comes from Alice Waters’ book The Art of Simple Cooking. Cut off ends of turnips and quarter them. Place them in a pot with a pat of butter and some salt. [...]
