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Freshly harvested root vegetables, including turnips and rutabagas, placed on a rustic wooden cutting board in a cozy kitchen setting.

Turnips vs. Rutabagas: What’s the Difference?

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At the farmers market, you might see turnips and rutabagas side by side, and it’s easy to mistake one for the other. Both root vegetables belong to the Brassica family, making them cousins to cabbages and Brussels sprouts. However, turnips and rutabagas have their own unique flavors, textures, and culinary uses that make them worth...

Brussels Sprouts with Apple Gastrique

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These irresistible Brussels sprouts are tossed with apple juice, honey, with a splash of apple cider vinegar and roasted for a flavor-packed side or appetizer. They’re best served warm and crispy straight from the oven. INGREDIENTS: Apple Gastrique 1/2 cup apple juice 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar Salt, to...

How to Roast Peppers and Chilies

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Roasting peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor, and makes them supple. Roast peppers over a direct flame on the stove or outside, or over coals on the grill, or in the oven under the broiler. What you will need: Peppers (however many you are roasting) Some olive oil or grapeseed oil A heat...

Lemony Grilled Summer Squash

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Summer squash often gets a reputation for being bland, but with a little care it can become a star on the plate. This recipe takes a simple, seasonal vegetable and transforms it with a quick lemon-and-herb marinade that brightens its flavor and brings out its natural sweetness. Marinating isn’t just for meat—vegetables benefit too, absorbing...

Sausage Cranberry Bread Stuffing

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This hearty stuffing is the perfect holiday side—savory, aromatic, and layered with flavor. Crusty bread cubes are tossed with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and a splash of brandy, then baked with dried cranberries and pecans for sweet-tart balance and nutty crunch. The result is a golden, crusty-topped stuffing that pairs beautifully with roast...

Slow Roasted Cipollini Onions

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These glossy, slow-roasted cipollini onions are a testament to the magic of simplicity. As they gently roast in butter, their natural sugars caramelize into deep, golden sweetness, creating tender onions with rich, jammy flavor. Their buttery sweetness pairs beautifully with roasted or grilled meats, though they’re equally at home alongside creamy cheeses, charcuterie, or folded...