Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout IngredientsComforting, Satisfying, Umami-Rich Mushroom Celeriac Ragout Spooned Over Soft, Luscious, Baked Polenta

After a few warm and comforting bites, it became obvious that cold weather had met its match. Each bite so satisfying, so luscious, so nurturing. Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta now tops my list for our “forget-the-turkey” Thanksgiving dinner. Continue reading Mushroom Celeriac Leek Ragout with Creamy Baked Polenta

Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil – Thank you, Ottolenghi

Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil

Celeriac Roasted Whole – Rich Deep Flavor and Luxurious Texture with So Little Effort

Perhaps you’ve begun finding a strange vegetable in your winter CSA box. Something rather alien looking. Something you put into your vegetable drawer waiting for a hint of inspiration as to how to eat it, or perhaps who to give it to. If that alien vegetable looks Continue reading Celeriac Roasted Whole with Coriander and Olive Oil – Thank you, Ottolenghi

Root Vegetable Barley Soup with Winter’s Galactic Star

Root Vegetable Barley Soup with Winter’s Galactic Star

Root Vegetable Barley Soup – No Galactic Battle Here, Simply Comfort & Joy in a Bowl

With Star Wars on so many minds and movie screens, it’s easy to imagine this odd-looking object as an alien planet. “Perhaps it’s Coruscant, a big deal in the Star Wars universe,” wrote my son-in-law Peter. But fortunately, it’s not. This winter galactic star goes by the name celeriac, aka celery root. Continue reading Root Vegetable Barley Soup with Winter’s Galactic Star