these leaves - this recipe is also delicious with any hardy greens you have on hand—try this with kale, spinach, or any asian greens.

If you can get your hands on the unappreciated beauty that is the Japanese Turnip—run don’t walk. You can eat the entire plant, and it is absolutely delicious. Nothing like the “typical turnip”. These are soft and juicy and yet also crunchy. They can be eaten raw like an apple or cooked. These miso ones are particularly nice— salty, sweet, and juicy. Enjoy!

While carrots can be roasted or poached, sauteed or boiled, cooked rather in any which way, grilled has always been one of my favorites. Maybe because it is so unexpected while utterly delicious. Try serving this salad with grilled shrimp and spicy Thai dressing, or add to a nice bed of mixed greens topped with thick slices of steak and blue cheese. It is completely versatile.

I am such a fan of Joshua McFadden’s Six Seasons cookbook. I love his style of cooking—it feels so connected to not only the season but also to the garden itself. It is also clear he loves to have fun while cooking and to try new and exciting ways to enjoy vegetables. Here’s an interesting one. Raw winter squash. I wasn’t quite sure, but now… I am in! This salad is delicious.

I always leave a crop of jalapeños on the bushes until they turn beautifully red—that is when their flavor is the best for powdering. Chipotle powder is made from a jalapeño chile that has been smoked and then dried. It is super easy to do at home and a great way to preserve your bumper jalapeño crop.

Potatoes are simply in my book, fantastic - you can boil them, mash them, roast them, grill them, fry them… the list goes on and on, but my favorite is the good ol’ smashed.

This is a beautiful dish. Caramelized sweet squash, zesty yogurt, crunchy walnuts, and a little bit of sourness from the sumac—everything balanced just right.

Creamy with a little kick, this salad is a great way to highlight hot corn fresh off the grill.

Here is an unexpected recipe. Cooked cucumbers - who knew? Give it a try, you might just become a fan.