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fromBon Appetit
9 years agoWhat to Cook When You're Stuck Between Winter and Spring
March brings cooking challenges due to limited seasonal produce, leading to a focus on warm vegetarian dishes with fresh herbs.
Don't be intimidated by fresh mushrooms. They are prized for their flavor and versatility. Look for firm mushrooms that are free of soft spots or mold. Wash them just before using them but be sure to store them unwashed. Never submerge in water to wash them because mushrooms absorb like a sponge and become mushy. Wipe with moist paper towels. Some prefer to clean them with a soft-bristled mushroom brush. If extremely dirty, they can be very briefly dunked into cold water and wiped dry.
For those of you looking for a vegetarian meal that isn't heavy on pasta or beans, Alexa Weibel is here for you. Her oven-steamed broccoli is topped with chile crisp breadcrumbs then scattered over a bed of whipped cashew cream (just a fancy name for silken tofu and cashew butter whizzed in a food processor until light and fluffy). Recipe: Roasted Broccoli and Whipped Tofu With Chile Crisp Crunch
This menu is a celebration of Eastern European flavors fused with British produce, highlighting cabbage as the star ingredient in a unique vegetarian dish.