Romanesco might be the vegetable of an architect’s dreams. This broccoli cauliflower hybrid is full of M.C. Escher angles. I could eat soup every day. It can be easy and tough to master. So much of it comes down to semantics of seasoning. For this Romanesco Soup, I wanted to riff on the green color,… Continue reading Romanesco Soup
Tag: celery root
Kale Celery Root Soup
In the Bay area, if it dips under 60 degrees, we pull out the scarves and beanies. I’ve been donning my fingerless gloves for weeks and am wearing out my hoodie (hood up, thank you). Our place doesn’t have a working heater or a working fireplace though we have one of each. To stay warm… Continue reading Kale Celery Root Soup
Bok Choy Soup with Avocado Crema
I would be remiss if I didn’t say that my current obsession with celeriac knows no bounds. Celery root is mellow in its celery flavor and is great roasted with sea salt. In the past few weeks we’ve tossed it into salads , tried it braised letting it soak up the juices of the other… Continue reading Bok Choy Soup with Avocado Crema
Roasted Beet & Fennel Rocket Salad with Pomegranate Arils
I must admit my appreciation for arugula quadrupled once I heard that the Brits call it rocket. Who doesn’t want to eat a rocket salad? Okay, silliness aside, we have a newfound affection for the great sum of the parts making up this salad. Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and it is my… Continue reading Roasted Beet & Fennel Rocket Salad with Pomegranate Arils