potatoes

Mash ‘em! You’ve undoubtedly had mashed potatoes, and maybe even mashed sweet potatoes – but have you ever tried mashed parsnips or turnips? Or how about mashed combined root veggies? For the latter, choose 3 lbs. of root vegetables (like…

Hello, seasonal-food lovers! Last week, I had a pot-luck dinner to go to, and had no time to make a grocery trip for anything specific. Instead I chose my dish based on the tried-and-true technique known as "What Do I Have In The…

So. I had a mild culinary adventure this week: I cooked my first celeriac (aka: celery root). Celeriac is gnarly looking vegetable but, despite its slightly intimidating appearance, it has a very mild flavor (reminiscent of, not…

There are essentially six types of potatoes: Russet, red, yellow, white, fingerling, and blue. Each has its own characteristics, and knowing which one is most suited to your dish goes a long way toward making what you cook delicious. At…