The Last Dance of Root Vegetables

Winter hasn’t completely left yet, and spring is already knocking on the door.

In this section, I bid farewell to winter root vegetables — beets, carrots, turnips, cabbage, and celery.

These cozy, vibrant dishes show how familiar winter ingredients can be prepared in fresh ways, welcoming spring with warmth and flavor.

Before Spring Fully Arrives

Crisp lightly salted cucumbers served on a plate with sliced cucumbers and a jar in the background

Russian-Style Lightly Salted Cucumbers

Crisp, garlicky Russian-style lightly salted cucumbers made for summer. Ready in about a day, these quick refrigerator pickles are perfect with potatoes, sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar.

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Aug 232 min read

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

A sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb compote made with fresh fruit and just enough sugar. Delicious over pancakes, cakes, ice cream, or homemade doughnuts.

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Aug 232 min read

Slice of homemade peach pie on a plate with the rest of the pie in the background

Peach Cake

A tender, buttery summer cake filled with fresh peaches, sour cream, and vanilla. Half the peaches are baked into the cake while the rest create a beautiful golden topping.

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Aug 173 min read

Raspberries lightly mashed with sugar and milk in a glass mug

Raspberries with Milk

Fresh raspberries gently crushed with sugar and mixed with cold milk make this simple summer treat from childhood. Refreshing, easy, and ready in minutes.

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Aug 172 min read