The Beet for August 14, 2008

The Beet Volume 7, No.09 for Thursday August 14, 2008

This week we spotlight Braising Greens. Recipes include:

Super simple recipe:
Steam greens and toss with a bit of olive oil or butter.

Italian Greens
From Foodbook For A Sustainable Harvest by Elizabeth Henderson and David Stern

Antonio’s Soul Stew
From Cooking Time Is Family Time by Lynn Frederick

Pasta with Greens, Garlic and Walnuts
From Happy Tummy Foods, by Marcella Freil

Quick Bread & Butter Pickles
Via Ted; Adapted from Cooking Light, August 2008
Yields 8 1/4-cup servings

Sage Frittata
Adapted from La Zucca Magica, Nice, NYTimes August 6, 2008
Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Mediterranean Beet and Yogurt Salad
Recipes For Health, August 5, 2008 NYTimes By Martha Rose Shulman
Yield 4 servings

Clear Summer Borscht
Recipes For Health, August 6, 2008 NYTimes By Martha Rose Shulman
Yield 6 servings

Tomato Bread Salad with Olives and Mint
From Everyday Food July/August 2008
Prep: 10 minutes Total: 15 minutes Serves 4

The Beet Volume 7, No.09 for Thursday August 14, 2008