Cooking tips

Need some inspiration on how to cook the seasonal produce?

Just got some veggies you are not sure about?

On this page, you will find some cooking tips and a table of reference with picture and name of some seasonal veggies. This way you can identify them and be guided in the cooking!

To get flavorful meals, the most important is to choose quality ingredients and to cook them right!

Now, how to combine these ingredients? Cooking is about creativity. My advice: Look at what you have in your fridge/pantry and listen to your tongue! With a basic idea on how to cook, you can go far. And you quickly get better with experience! Remember, good recipes don't need to be long and complex!

So here are some basic cooking ideas and tips to get you going! (more soon)

Soups

BASIC RECIPE:

In a big pot, sauté onion(s) in oil until brown.
Add peeled and chopped potatoes (for the texture, it should take about 1/3 of the soup volume) + vegetable(s) of your choice + salt & pepper.
Add boiling water until covered.
Let cook until potatoes and vegetables are soft.
Blend.

Serve as is or topped with parsley/cilantro/shredded cheese/cream.

Which vegetables? Try squash. Try to mix spinach, leaks and zucchini (topped with shredded cheese).

Sauteed

BASIC RECIPE:

Sautee onion and garlic in oil until brown.
Add chopped vegetable(s) of your choice + salt & pepper. Start by adding the veggies that need more time to cook (usually the “hard” ones like roots).
Let cook but mix often.

Don’t overcook if you want the most flavor & nutrition! Crunchy veggies are so tasty! Try adding spices, dry tomatoes, olives, nuts, raisins, … Whatever you feel would match well and bring the flavors out!

Which vegetables? Try throwing several vegetables in. Mushrooms are a good companion for lots of veggies. Try mixing juicy veggies with more “dry” ones.