Creative Uses of Cabbage: Plating Techniques

by Chef's Garden | Oct 10, 2022 | Cooking

Cabbage is an incredibly versatile vegetable—and here, we’re going beyond the exploration of cabbage in soups, stews, stir-fries, and slaws.   At the Bar: Kimchi Bloody Mary     The spicy, fermented flavors of kimchi juice serve as a natural addition to a...

A Whole New Look at Lettuce: Plating Techniques

by Chef's Garden | Sep 27, 2022 | Food and Nutrition

At The Chef’s Garden, the farm team grows lettuces that are so flavorful they can be appreciated as much as entrées. Here, we’ll share delicious, eye-catching ways to plate lettuce and for patrons to enjoy it in a glass.   At the Bar: Lettuce Mojito     Muddle a...

Lovely Nasturtium Leaves: Plating Techniques

by Chef's Garden | Sep 19, 2022 | Culinary Arts or Food Science

Nasturtium leaves add a unique citrusy, peppery flavor to a wide range of culinary dishes, along with a delightfully crisp texture. Here are intriguing ways to use them in a cocktail, at a fine dining establishment, and in a banquet environment.   Bar and Bar...

Eggplant: Plating Techniques

by Chef's Garden | Sep 2, 2022 | Culinary Arts

Eggplant is at the heart of many fine cuisines, including French, Italian, Greek, Turkish, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and more. In this post, we’ll share three food plating techniques that feature an eggplant dish.   Bar and Bar Snack: Petite Eggplant with...

Health Benefits of Beets, Recipes, Cooking Tips, and More

by Chef's Garden | Feb 11, 2022 | Health and Nutrition

Welcome to the wonderful world of beets! If you already have this versatile vegetable in your kitchen, you’re probably wondering how to use beets in delicious and nutritious dishes. So, let’s start with some recipes. Beet Recipes Our beet recipes include:...