Certain foods and dishes are commonly associated with November, due to that little holiday called Thanksgiving. Turkey, stuffing, pie… but there are plenty of delicious vegetables too! Whether you’re practicing a side-dish for Turkey Day or preparing dinner as usual, incorporate some of this seasonal produce and celebrate the bounty of November.
- Apples
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Broccoli & Broccoli Rabe
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery & Celery Root
- Chard
- Chicories
- Cilantro
- Fennel
- Greens
- Kale
- Kohlrabi
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Mint
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Radicchio
- Sage
- Scallions
- Shallots
- Sorrel
- Spinach
- Sweet Potatoes
- Turnips
- Winter Squash
Here are a few ideas of what to do with that bounty, from my personal recipe stash:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette
Celery Root Soup with Gruyere
Sweet Potato Crisp
You can find what is in season in YOUR neck of the woods at the following links:
http://www.sustainabletable.org/seasonalfoodguide/
http://www.fieldtoplate.com/guide/