In today’s Seasonal Pantry, I write about salsify, the earthy root vegetable that has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance. In case you’re not familiar with it, here’s a photo of my recent purchase. Salsify is delicious, healthy and easy to prepare. If you don’t know it, now is a perfect time to discover it. If you do know it and have favorite ways to enjoy it, please share them here.
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Orchard Farm salsify, purchased at the Santa Rosa Farmers Market
Today’s column includes recipes for a delicious Potato-Salsify Soup with Leeks & Sorrel and Salsify with Brown Butter, Capers & Green Peppercorns.
And here are several additional recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.
Basic Boiled Salsify There’s a trick to keeping salsify white but it’s easy.
Salisfy with Butter, Black Pepper & Parsley What doesn’t taste good in brown butter?
For these three recipes, be sure to consult the variations that follow the main recipe:
Roasted Winter Vegetables with Spinach
Roasted Winter Vegetables with Creamy Polenta or Steamed Wild Rice
