Sputnik came to mind the first time I bought kohlrabi, that odd-looking member of the cabbage family, with its enlarged corm and stems shooting upward all in the same direction. Buy a kohlrabi, cut ...

These delicious recipes are just the beginning of the wonderful things you can do with the planet’s most exuberantly hued root. Few foods are as instantly festive as the earthy-sweet, richly hued beet ...

Don’t throw away beet stalks. This zero waste recipe uses the tops of the beet root plant. When roasted, they turn tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the edges, with a flavor similar to chard ...

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Submerge the kale, chard, mustard greens, and beet greens in water, and agitate to remove any dirt. Drain greens; cut out large ribs, and tear leaves into large pieces ...

The green tops of various vegetables have found their way into mainstream kitchens and restaurant menus, often brought by chefs who want to draw attention to the issue of food waste or who apply ...

Toss the onions with vinegar nearly to cover and refrigerate until needed. They will turn bright pink. Discard the beet stems and any leaves that are yellowed or wilted, wash the rest, and steam until ...

Lavender’s soothing aroma helps tame the peppery burn of fresh radishes and bitter greens in this sophisticated salad. 8-10 mixed radishes, shaved very thinly on a mandolin 1 carrot, shaved very ...

Beets were not a vegetable that I grew up eating, but I fell in love with their earthy sweetness during my days working in restaurants. That earthiness can be a hurdle for some, but there are many ...

Looking for an aromatic and refreshing summer gazpacho that pairs well with wine? This is your recipe. Found in the pages of “Gather: Casual Cooking from Wine Country Gardens” (Harry N. Abrams, $40) ...