Using the whole vegetable

Leaf love

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April 18, 2013

Leftovers, waste, and radish leaves.

Getting smarter about vegetables

‘Vegetable Literacy’

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March 18, 2013

In her new book, Deborah Madison explores plant families.

Miner’s lettuce

Delicate fare

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March 4, 2013

In California, the appearance of miner’s lettuce is a sign of spring.

Barley becomes ‘risotto’

A soup with options

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January 16, 2013

A hearty, adaptable, vegetarian recipe, excellent for a cold day.

An airy holiday dessert

Keeping it light

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December 18, 2012

Pomegranate gelée fits the bill.

Expectations squashed

The report of a winter-squash tasting

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November 25, 2012

Side-by-side comparisons netted some surprises.

Goat-cheese tart

Food that reflects the moment

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October 26, 2012

An unexpected dessert for a season of contrasts.

Winter squash and sage

A pairing for the season

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September 25, 2012

Ideas from Deborah Madison, who savors this combination.

Eggplant fast food

Sandwich of the season

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August 20, 2012

You’ll want a cast-iron grill pan to make those nice marks on the eggplant, says Deborah Madison.

Tart time

‘The most divine fruit of all’

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July 16, 2012

Less is more in this berry tart, based on a Lindsey Shere recipe.

Hot days, warm soup

Deborah Madison’s green lentil soup

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June 22, 2012

Lentils and greens are enhanced with herbs and spices to make this year-round soup.

Jolly green asparagus

The spears of spring

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May 9, 2012

How do you like your asparagus? Deborah Madison offers one colorful suggestion.

Crunch time

A lesson on texture

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March 30, 2012

Adding nuts to a dish is just one trick Deborah Madison uses to give soft foods a little chomp.

Gratin know-how

Start with a shallow dish

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March 5, 2012

One way to transform vegetables into comfort food.

The beauty of breadcrumbs

Cherish the humble crumb

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January 13, 2012

Old bread is a great resource in the kitchen.

Persimmon time

Ripened Hachiyas are a treasure

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December 28, 2011

Here’s how to make a marvelous winter pudding.

Discovering a new squash

The Rugosa butternut

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November 25, 2011

Try it in Fried Winter Squash with Gorgonzola Butter.

A way with apples

Cooking down the harvest

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October 14, 2011

Deborah Madison shares her quick how-tos for apples.

Fall mélange

Vegetables, mingled

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September 26, 2011

Corn, squash, shell beans, tomatoes, and basil come together in this seasonal ragout.

Salad lesson

A quinoa salad for summer

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August 16, 2011

Deborah Madison’s substantial salad is lovely — and tasty.

Local Flavors

Deborah Madison, the celebrated cookbook author and local-food advocate, feeds us with her occasional reflections. Her latest book is Vegetable Literacy.

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