Thanks to Diamond’s Homestead for providing the carrots for this recipe! These pan-glazed carrots are easy and delicious. Even the pickiest eaters agree that this sweet + savory side dish deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table.
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Crispy Kale Chips
Crispy Kale Chips are a simple, savory snack made with fresh kale, parmesan, and a touch of olive oil and sea salt. These oven-baked chips transform hearty greens into crunchy, craveable bites with a light, earthy flavor. Easy to make and endlessly snackable, they’re perfect for lunchboxes or a savory snack between meals!
Don’t be so Parsnip-y!
The White Carrot stands alone, and its name is Parsnip…appearing perpetually dirty but boasting an amazingly sweet flavor and great nutrition, parsnips are almost the embodiment of the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Unfortunately, parsnips are like the estranged cousin of the more popular root vegetables. They aren’t carrots, though they look […]
Eat Local in the Winter
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Mon, 12/15/2014 – 8:20am But of course you can eat locally in Illinois in January! One of my favorite fall and winter dishes is roasted roots. They make a healthy, hearty, and beautiful meal. You can use whatever is available from your local farmer. I use a big variety of […]
Edible (Native) Landscaping: Dandelion
by Erin Harper, University of Illinois Extension Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) originate from Europe but have been naturalized in North America. Many people regard them as a lawn weed, though their culinary popularity is growing. Dandelions are a perennial plant that produces thousands of seeds per plant and can regrow from pieces of taproot. It is […]
Eggwardo Doesn’t Eat Eggplant, but You Should
Since the mascot for the Champaign Farmers Market is Eggwardo the Eggplant, eggplant holds a special place in my heart. This is partially due to the fact that I am the one who dresses up as Eggwardo. That is right, we have a giant eggplant costume that I wear for special events. Maybe, if you […]
