Other Vegetables
BROCCOLI
DESCRIPTION (Packman):
This variety is bright green and mildly flavored. Broccoli is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber.
DESCRIPTION (Bay Meadows):
This blue green variety is domed and hearty. See above for nutrition facts!
STORAGE:
Mist the heads and wrap loosely in a damp paper towel. Refrigerate, but do not keep in a plastic bag as it requires air circulation.
BEST USED:
Roasted, boiled, steamed, raw.microwaved, stir-fried, in soups.
ACCOMPANYING FLAVORS:
Bacon, cheese, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, pasta, chicken, oils, nuts.
RECIPES:
Who needs Panera when you can make your own broccoli and cheese soup!?
This salad is fresh and delectable.
CORN
DESCRIPTION (Spring Treat):
This variety is as sweet as it is popular! Corn is high in thiamin, niacin, and B vitamins.
DESCRIPTION (Serendipity):
This bicolor corn has a nice, semi-sweet flavor with tender kernels. See above for nutritional information.
STORAGE:
Cut off the shank. Leave in the husks and store uncovered in a cool part of your refrigerator (below 40 degrees). It may also be frozen.
BEST USED:
Roasted, boiled, microwaved, steamed, baked, grilled, creamed, made into bread.
ACCOMPANYING FLAVORS:
Butter, onions, pepper, salt, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, black beans.
RECIPES:
Kick it up with this grilled corn recipe.
This corn fritter recipe is on point.
CAULIFLOWER
DESCRIPTION:
Cauliflower is a popular vegetable with a mild, sweet, and nutty flavor. It is high in vitamin C.
STORAGE:
Keep loosely wrapped in a plastic bag in your refrigerator. It can last up to two weeks.
BEST USED:
Steamed, boiled, roasted, sauteed, raw, or fried.
ACCOMPANYING FLAVORS:
Cheese, garlic, oils, peppers, oregano.
RECIPES:
This roasted cauliflower recipe is simple and yummy.
RHUBARB
DESCRIPTION (Valentine):
This gorgeous, red stalked vegetable is sweet, tart and unique. The stalks, not the leaves, are eaten.
STORAGE:
Place stalks in a plastic bag in the crisper section of your refrigerator for up to five days.
BEST USED:
Stewed, boiled.
ACCOMPANYING FLAVORS:
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sugar, strawberries.
RECIPES:
Jam out to this recipe.