They look like ginger. They taste like potatoes. They grow like weeds. And somehow, almost nobody in Texas grows them. Let’s fix that. The plant I’m talking about is the humble sunchoke — also called the Jerusalem artichoke. Despite the name, it has absolutely nothing to do with Jerusalem and it isn’t really an artichoke …
This Relative of Black Pepper has giant tropical leaves the size of dinner plates — and they smell like root beer! Its name means “Sacred Leaf,” and this native of the Central American jungle understory has it made in the shade! Know it Hoja Santa is a fast-growing, non-woody herbaceous plant. It produces baby plants …
With a name just as pretty as its flowers, this hibiscus relative produces sweet-tart “fruit” that taste like cranberries! Delicious in sauces, syrups & drinks, easy to grow and, unlike true cranberries, no bog required! Know it: If you’re plant savvy, you may notice that Roselle flower looks a lot like hibiscus flowers. Gold star …
Imagine a tree that produces delicious greens with two or three times the nutritional content of most leafy vegetables, that comes back year after year, and not only that, thrives on neglect! This plant was a staple food source eaten by the Maya people thousands of years ago, but sadly, has since faded into obscurity. …
Here’s my recipe for pesto! 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, packed 1/3 cup pecans, toasted at 350 for about 5 minutes 2 cloves of garlic 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated Blend all ingredients except parmesan together in blender for a few minutes. Add cheese and blend an additional minute. Use …
This little known tree is a superfood on steroids! Fast growing and highly nutritious, this incredible plant has the potential to banish malnutrition abroad and bolster food security at home. And yet, I bet you’ve never heard of it. The plant I’m talking about is Moringa Oleifera, commonly just referred to simply as “moringa.” This …
Ever seen this weird looking veggie in an Italian market or grocery store? No, it’s not just baby broccoli –in fact, it’s a different species entirely! This weird little broccoli look-alike has a slightly bitter, nutty taste that can be used in so many ways! So let’s get to know Rapini, also called Broccoli Raab. …
If there’s anything that annoys me when I’m looking for a recipe, it’s wading through commentary to get to the ingredients. So, here’s the recipe, and I’ll go into further detail below! about 2 lbs of purple sweet potatoes 1 egg about 1.5 cups flour, as needed nutmeg, fresh! Preheat oven to 425 degrees Roast …
Look out Pumpkin Spice! Sweet Potatoes are here to steal the show this holiday season. Know it: Sweet potatoes are a native of South America, where they’ve been cultivated for around 3000 years, maybe even longer. But this plant was destined to make its way across the globe, with some help from its human allies. …
“Souffle.” Did you get a little scared? The very word is enough to make most home cooks start shaking in their oven mitts. People dread the idea of making a souffle — it seems so fancy, so finicky, so… French. In fact, most Texans (and probably most Americans in general) have never made a souffle! …