I love mushrooms but just like a baked-potato they can soak up butter like a sponge. Here is a way to make this delicious and healthful side dish with a fraction of the fat and you don't sacrifice any flavor.
This recipe uses ripe plantains with syrup, rum and fresh oranges
Try to find puntarelle at your local farmer's market. If you can't find it you can use radicchio or arugula.
Broccolini is a natural hybrid cross of broccoli and gai lan (Chinese kale). Roasting is an excellent preparation method. Serve as a side dish with meats, fish or add to your favorite pasta.
Recipe for a Cardoon Potato Gratin with Parmesan Cheese. Cardoons are a relative of the globe artichoke.