Category: Vegetables

Indonesian-Style Collard Greens Curry

Combine turmeric, shallots, garlic, chiles, and ginger in a small food processor and purée, adding up to 4 tbsp. water, to form a smooth paste; set aside. Trim tip and root ends of lemongrass stalks and remove tough outer layer. Using a meat mallet, smash lemongrass to flatten and tie into a knot. Heat oil…
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Swiss Chard and Herb Tart

This ancient recipe came from Bon Appetit maybe a dozen years ago. Bake it as an entree or cut into smaller wedges as a pre-dinner bite for Thanksgiving.

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with foil, place the sweet potatoes on it, and bake until knife-tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and set it aside until the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle…
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Spiced Sweet Potato–Walnut Biscuits

From chef Brandon Frohne of Mason’s in Nashville by way of the James Beard Foundation.

Bacon-and-Bourbon Collards

Yes, collards can appear on your Thanksgiving table. This is a recipe from Southern Living.

Arugula Salad

Need an arugula salad recipe?

Sweet Potato Latkes

Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall within sweet potato season. Celebrate both with sweet potato latkes.

Sweet Potato Apple Pie

Recipe from Whole Foods.

Sweet Potato Apple Dog Treats

Finally a treat for your favorite pup. This makes a great hostess gift over the holidays if you’re visiting someone who loves their dog/s. If you don’t have pastry flour, regular whole wheat will do.

Grilled Shrimp and Smoky Grilled Corn Grits

Shrimp and grits is the most requested dish I get for the AJC’s “From the menu of” column. This recipe was printed in Southern Living. I just happen to have a few ears of fresh corn in my vegetable bin – but maybe you have some you froze from the bounty this summer?