A good way to store and use celery in the winter is as follows. Cut off the base, and the very coarsest top leaves if necessary, and discard. Wash the remainder thoroughly. Dry and chop fairly finely ( leaves and all) Store in the freezer in zip-top bags. Add handfuls to soups, stews, stir fries […]
Make your own tofu. Boil up the cheapest shop-bought soya milk you can find. 1 to 2 litres is a good amount. Coagulate it with some vinegar or lemon juice. Drain it through a tea towel and squish it down with something heavy. Use the yellow liquid that’s left over for making bread. This is […]
This is a useful way to use as little or as much silver beet as you prefer. I use 4 leaves of silver beet chopped finely, a batter mixture of 3/4 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 or 2 eggs whisked, add flour etc., milk to thin and greens. Fry in a little […]
Silver beet stalks are edible and are nice sauteed in a little butter, with some S & P, or added to all sorts of things (e.g. soup, quiches).
Not sure if kids like it, but adults will do. Need a big pan with a lid. Cook chopped silver beet in a little water (cut off big stalks), chop a bit more then drain well. Separately cook 2 rashers bacon chopped (microwave) and cup full of chopped pumpkin (microwave). Assemble all in big pan […]
In answer to young mum whose children do not like silver beet I would suggest to make a thick white sauce with whole milk and add finely pureed silver beet or spinach. The creaminess hides that ‘teeth blunting’ feeling, serve the vegetable with mashed potatoes and a fried or poached egg. Try and add a […]
Young Mum wanted a recipe for silverbeet which her youngsters will enjoy. What follows works just as well with Spinach and is delicious. Here are the ingredients for a meal for four: 750 grams of silverbeet, 2 eggs, 6 tablespoons flour, 500 grams cottage cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, freshly ground pepper, and 1½ cups […]
Here’s a tip for spinach (which could also be used for silverbeet). Chop the stuff up finely as if it is parsley and sprinkle it in everything…muffins with cheese, quiche type recipes, sprinkle on spuds, add loads to salad, add to soups, casseroles. The flavour is negligible, but that iron goodness is incorporated into lots […]
Children prefer the taste of the coloured “Bright Lights” silver beet as it is sweeter tasting than regular silver beet. Looks more interesting too.
I like to chop silver beet up fine and put it into a mince Bolognese sauce. Kids won’t know it’s there if you cook it well. You could also put small raw amounts into a fruit smoothie. Add apple juice, kiwifruit, silver beet, honey to sweeten. Lovely green colour! Rather than steam cooking silver beet, […]