Comments on: Shallots step up to the plate http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/ Living Sustainably in the Pacific Northwest Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:27:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: jessica http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-3044 jessica Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:29:38 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-3044 This is the first year that we added shallots to our cooking for the holidays! We used them as a garnish on our carrot soup! They have a wonderful flavor! ~Jes This is the first year that we added shallots to
our cooking for the holidays!
We used them as a garnish on our carrot soup!

They have a wonderful flavor!

~Jes

]]> By: Sally S. http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-2991 Sally S. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:23:57 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-2991 Well, everyone has their must-have dish, though I certainly don't do all the cooking. We'll have potatoes & rutabaga mash, Brussels sprouts, massaged kale salad, onion gratin, maple roasted squash, fruit salad, roasted cranberry sauce, a platter of raw veggies and dip for appetizer, homemade pumpkin pies . . . turkey & dressing. I'm making a big batch of roasted cranberry sauce and will send guests home with a jarful. Plenty to share, take home and still make soup the next day. I ask myself, who needs the turkey? We're doing mostly local/seasonal food as much as possible, especially Thanksgiving. Enjoy yours. Well, everyone has their must-have dish, though I certainly don’t do all the cooking. We’ll have potatoes & rutabaga mash, Brussels sprouts, massaged kale salad, onion gratin, maple roasted squash, fruit salad, roasted cranberry sauce, a platter of raw veggies and dip for appetizer, homemade pumpkin pies . . . turkey & dressing. I’m making a big batch of roasted cranberry sauce and will send guests home with a jarful. Plenty to share, take home and still make soup the next day. I ask myself, who needs the turkey?
We’re doing mostly local/seasonal food as much as possible, especially Thanksgiving. Enjoy yours.

]]> By: Sarah http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-2977 Sarah Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:27:29 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-2977 Thanks for the advice! Very exciting to be hosting Thanksgiving this year at our home and these sound like a great addition to the line up. And a virtual potluck sounds like fun~what are you ladies having for side dishes this year? ;) Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for the advice! Very exciting to be hosting Thanksgiving this year at our home and these sound like a great addition to the line up.
And a virtual potluck sounds like fun~what are you ladies having for side dishes this year? ;)
Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> By: Sally S. http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-2967 Sally S. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:30 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-2967 Sarah, your idea about adding shallots to the mix is right on, as Mangochild confirms. They'll probably take longer to cook so you could do them separately, or give them a head start. Great to hear from you both. We should have a virtual potluck of our own! Happy Thanksgiving. Sarah, your idea about adding shallots to the mix is right on, as Mangochild confirms. They’ll probably take longer to cook so you could do them separately, or give them a head start.
Great to hear from you both. We should have a virtual potluck of our own! Happy Thanksgiving.

]]> By: Mangochild http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-2965 Mangochild Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:24:23 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-2965 I've added shallots to almost all the veg preparations I do with success, and caramelized ones are hard to beat. Last week I did some caramelized shallots with potatoes and turnips, yum. Having them on top of pasta - that's a great idea you have! I’ve added shallots to almost all the veg preparations I do with success, and caramelized ones are hard to beat. Last week I did some caramelized shallots with potatoes and turnips, yum. Having them on top of pasta – that’s a great idea you have!

]]> By: Sarah http://mixedgreensblog.com/2009/11/23/seasons-eatings/basic-recipes-on-the-local-table/shallots-step-up-to-the-plate/comment-page-1/#comment-2960 Sarah Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:12:16 +0000 http://mixedgreensblog.com/?p=6449#comment-2960 I've never really used shallots. They look yummy~I'm a big fan of onions and garlic. Am currently looking at a few Thanksgiving side dishes and was planning to do roasted root vegetables with a balsamic glaze. Do you think these shallots would be a good addition to roasted root veggies (turnip, carrot, etc)? I’ve never really used shallots. They look yummy~I’m a big fan of onions and garlic. Am currently looking at a few Thanksgiving side dishes and was planning to do roasted root vegetables with a balsamic glaze. Do you think these shallots would be a good addition to roasted root veggies (turnip, carrot, etc)?

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