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serious crayons:
I'm not sure what cress is. I buy my chia seeds online.

Jeff Wrangler:

--- Quote from: serious crayons on February 22, 2010, 05:54:26 pm ---I'm not sure what cress is.
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Isn't it the same thing as watercress?  ???

Front-Ranger:

--- Quote from: Jeff  Wrangler on February 22, 2010, 07:07:03 pm ---Isn't it the same thing as watercress?  ???

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Cress is a family of plants, and watercress is one of them.

Sason:

--- Quote from: serious crayons on February 22, 2010, 05:54:26 pm ---I'm not sure what cress is. I buy my chia seeds online.



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I have to find out if they're available here...

Do you have a link, crayons?

southendmd:
Tired of the same old veggies?  Here are some ideas:  one--a new veggie, and the other--a new twist on an old favorite.

Braised Fennel

Fennel, aka anise, is a lovely versatile veggie.  Sliced very thinly, it adds an aromatic sweet crunchiness to a summer citrusy salad.  However, the familiar licorice flavor is mellowed by braising.  Trim and core a fennel bulb, and slice thicker, about 1/4 - 1/2 inch.  Sauté on med-high heat in a little olive oil for a few moments.  Turn the heat down to low, cover with liquid--water or broth (mushroom broth adds a lovely earthiness, if you can find it).  Simmer covered for about ten minutes, until soft.  Serve!

Grated Zucchini

The poor, pedestrian zucchini.  Long maligned as a boring, bland, summer veggie.  No more!  It has a relatively thick skin that gives it a longish shelf-life.  It's high in water, so it can take on flavors.  This preparation was a revelation when I first had it.  Could it still be zucchini?  So, grate it coarsely with the biggest holes on your box grater.  I like to season it with a combination of salt and pepper, then add ground cumin and coriander (you can pretty much add any herb/spice you like).  Sauté over medium heat with a little olive oil.  It essentially steams itself.  Turn occasionally, it cooks very quickly.  Grated, it as a nice texture, and can easily replace carbs such as rice or pasta.  

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