by Rita Anthony | Jun 21, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! Today we’re spotlighting a crisp, peppery root that deserves more love in your savory lineup, daikon radish. While often used raw in slaws or pickles, cooked daikon brings out a tender, earthy, slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with...
by Rita Anthony | Jun 14, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! Today, I’m shining the spotlight on a root veggie that doesn’t always get the love it deserves: rutabaga. This humble, slightly sweet, slightly peppery root (a cross between cabbage and turnip!) is hearty, versatile and perfect for...
by Rita Anthony | Jun 7, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! This week, let’s give some love to an underrated kitchen hero: cabbage—specifically, roasted cabbage. If you’ve only ever had cabbage steamed or shredded into slaw, you’re in for a real surprise. Roasting transforms humble cabbage into something...
by Rita Anthony | May 31, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! This weekend, we’re celebrating one of the simplest, most transformative ingredients in the savory kitchen: caramelized onions. When onions are slowly cooked down, they lose their bite and develop a rich, sweet depth that’s perfect for layering...
by Rita Anthony | May 24, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! Today, let’s turn up the flavor with a fiery favorite: Harissa—a North African chili paste that brings bold, smoky heat to any dish. Traditionally made with spicy red peppers, garlic and warming spices like cumin, coriander and caraway, harissa...
by Rita Anthony | May 17, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Happy Savory Saturday! If you’re in the mood for something bold, bright and totally underrated—horseradish is your root of the day. When I was growing up, my mom used to grind her own fresh horseradish and mix it with red beets. We’d have it alongside Polish sausage...
