#vegetables

#vegetables

With a buttery, flaky pastry base and a rich, savory filling, quiche strikes the perfect balance between elegance and heartiness. This brunch favorite is typically made with eggs, heavy cream, cheese, and a medley of meat- or veggie-based add-ins, yielding a creamy, protein-rich dish that can feed a crowd. Quiche can be enjoyed warm or cold, and it makes for a delicious addition to a buffet-style lunch, served alongside a selection of complementary sides.

Instead of defaulting to fusilli or farfalle for your pasta salad, consider store-bought potato gnocchi. Sear them in a hot, well-oiled skillet until the outsides are golden and crisp for a toasty crunch.

Caponata is a Sicilian vegetable dish, a rustic compote that features eggplant, characterized by a piquant sweet and sour sauce, with olives and capers.

Shaved carrots and zucchini give this simple salad a fancy feel. Bits of thinly sliced red onions add a pop of color and a little bite.

To extend the life of radishes, store cleaned radishes submerged in cold water in a tightly sealed jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Cucumbers should not be stored in their original packaging; instead, they should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a zip-top bag in the fridge.

Harry and Carson Willemse presented the world’s longest asparagus at 351.7cm during the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest in 2004, showcasing impressive growing techniques.

Begin by boiling your rice noodles in lightly salted water until they reach the desired tenderness, which typically takes around six minutes.