There is no way I’ll feel compelled to go back to the white potato after today’s recipe. I’ve skinned, chopped and cooked celeriac (celery root) in butter with a dash of salt and pepper. That’s it. The great thing about celeriac is that it softens quickly – within 2-3 minutes of cooking – and develops [...]
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
February 20, 2013 – 11:54 am
Another soup to keep your warm this Winter without packing on the pounds is Cream of Broccoli. I’m not talking about the version with cream and/or white potato. This recipe is vegan and lower-carb. Instead of potato, I use celery root, which is light but still adds that smooth texture. There are only a handful [...]
Mashed “Potato” Casserole with Broiled Cheese and Fresh Chives
December 5, 2012 – 8:08 am
I doubt you have leftover mashed potatoes left from Thanksgiving, but isn’t it sad that most of us don’t really have mashed potatoes regularly? In my experience, it’s a comfort dish that I’d see at family gatherings or holiday dinners, not an everyday side dish unless, that is, it’s the packaged grocery store variety that [...]
Mashed (Celery Root) “Potatoes”
November 17, 2012 – 9:28 am
By itself, celery root is subtle, but its distinct flavor (tastes like a combination of celery and parsley) is something you can never tire of regardless of how it’s cooked. Like when enjoying most vegetables, I usually have celeriac when lightly sautéed with butter and seasoned with salt and pepper. Today, I decided to make [...]
Baked “Potato” Wedges
September 8, 2012 – 8:08 am
Baked potatoes without the potatoes. So that’s where celeriac comes in. It matches the look and texture of potatoes without all the figure-flopping starches. This recipe is easy to put together and a great way to get the comfort of potatoes without actually having any. Enjoy!
Spring Soup
June 6, 2012 – 12:00 am
As the weather is getting warmer, my appetite is warming up to light soups. In the Winter, I tend to stick to the starchier vegetables, like parsnip, sweet potatoes, and carrots. In the Summer, I’m all about the fresh, cool soups such as Gazpacho or a fruit-based soup. However, Spring is about bridging the way [...]
Celeriac Mash
April 12, 2012 – 9:46 am
Celeriac (celery root) doesn’t get the credit it deserves – maybe because it’s an ugly looking fella. However, through much courting, it has worked its way up to becoming one of my favorite and most versatile ingredients. By itself, it’s subtle, but its distinct flavor (tastes like a combination of celery and parsley) is something [...]
Queen Pea Sauce
February 18, 2012 – 9:28 am
Sometimes it’s the simplest of recipes that taste the best. With high-quality ingredients that complement one another, less is most definitely more. Why drown flavor in condiments, fats and oils, and excessive spices? The basis of eating well is often founded upon not confusing your body any more than you are your palette. This pea [...]
