Beets with Tahini

As Michael Solomonov writes, “Using the slight bitterness of tahini to tame the sugar and heighten the earthiness of the beets” makes for a magical combination, “capable of casting a spell on people who normally don’t like beets.”

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Nothing Wasted, Not Even the Peels

Americans throw away as much as 40 percent of the food we purchase. But some chefs practice “root-to-stem” cooking, meaning they use the entire vegetable: seeds, stalks, and all.

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Where the Vegetables are the Stars

In the hands of inventive chefs, homely vegetables go from simple sides to sophisticated centers of the plate.

FoodDanielle CantorSeptember 6, 2016Jayne Cohen, Alon Shaya, Amelia Saltsman, Jessica Koslow, Michael Solomonov, Amanda Cohen, veg-centric cooking, vegetable main dishes

Grilled Mushrooms

Grilled mushrooms can easily take the place of meat in a meal. Michael Solomonov’s technique ensures that they do not wind up tasting leathery or bland.

FoodDanielle CantorSeptember 6, 2016Where the Vegetables are the Stars, recipe, Michael Solomonov, vegetarian, mushroom, grilling