It was a freezing and sparsely-populated USG day today. Ice crystals clung to my spinach, lots of vendors were absent (even the stalwart Terhune Orchards), and - worst of all - there wasn't a leaf of kale to be found in the whole place. Brussels sprouts, which I had been avoiding while my stomach healed (since they can be tough to digest), are clearly on their way out, though I managed to find some good-looking ones. Otherwise, not a lot of interesting options, and the chilly air got into my brain and allowed me to forget beets - which means no beet and cheddar risotto, still!
My lightened load:
1 celeriac
1 bunch baby carrots
2 bags spinach
1 head Rocambole garlic
1 butternut squash
1.5 lbs. Brussels sprouts
1 Osage orange (cockroach repellent)
Total spent $28
The celeriac I'll use in risotto, and perhaps make another with the butternut squash; I'll either roast the Brussels sprouts or pan-fry them in butter with sage (along the lines of this recipe - anything to make them soft and caramelized. Perhaps I'll make a quick Dijon mustard sauce for them, like they serve at Westville.
Next time I can get apples, I'm going to make another apple pie. I've got a few recipe adjustments I'd like to try out...and I've quickly become a pie addict.
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These all look wonderful! Do you have any suggestions for a recent vegetarian cookbook? I'd like to buy one for my daughter and I'm not too up on what's out there these days...
My favorite vegetarian cookbook is 'A Year In A Vegetarian Kitchen' by Jack Bishop. His recipes are great, and a bonus is that he uses seasonal ingredients, for the most part. He's a Cook's Illustrated staff member, so he's extra-trustworthy.
In other news, guess what I just took out of the oven? Your apple-cranberry crisp. I can't wait to try it - the smell is incredible!
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll look for it. So glad you tried the crisp!
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