Category Archives: 4-24-10
Designing a Kitchen Garden
Ever wonder what a professional chef would pick for their kitchen garden? Walk around the garden center with Chef Mick and Keith to learn the best herbs and vegetables to put into your garden.
Garden Veggies and Miso Yaki Arctic Char
This recipe is a lifesaver at mealtime!
Start with any combination of veggies, precooking them for use in a wide variety of preparations.
Recipe
1 pound purple or other baby potatoes
2 pounds carrots
1/2 bunch broccoli
1/2 bunch cauliflower
1/2 lb green beans
1 pint Brussels sprouts
8 oz sugar snap or snow peas
1 ea. yellow & red bell pepper
1 TBS Kosher or Sea Salt
*Note: any combination of veggies on hand is fine
Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water; bring to a boil and place steamer inset and lid on top. Or fill your largest pot half full of water, add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil.
Wash veggies and cut into one to two-bite pieces. Add veggies to the steamer or boiling water from the hardest to the softest. They can be done one at a time and removed, or combined. Cook until crisp/tender – do not overcook! Times depend on veggies being used, size and volume, as a guideline: potatoes need a total of about 10 minutes; green beans need 5-6; broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts 3-4; and snow peas, peppers or mushrooms need only 1-2 minutes.
Drain veggies in a colander and immediately shock in a large bowl of ice water. Keep veggies in refrigerator for up to one week. With the work done, you can whip up all sorts of quick veggie dishes in minutes.
Usage tips: 1) Heat with a splash of stock and serve. 2) Saute briefly in olive oil and serve with sea salt and pepper. 3) Marinate in vinaigrette and serve over lettuce. 4) Serve warm with whole wheat pasta, marinara and a salad – or lemon, olive oil and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. 5) Microwave and serve with a splash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. – Chef Mick (Michaelangelo) Rosacci, http://www.TonysMarket.com — http://www.TonyRosacciCatering.com
Edible Flower Pots
Making produce in your garden doesn’t require a lot of space and can be quite beautiful. Did you know that many annuals are actually edible? Find a download list of edible plants below! BE CAREFUL!!! Some flowers are poisonous, and should not be eaten.
Edible Flowers (Printable PDF) – Download here – Dig In Edible Flowers (http://digincolorado.com)
