Basil: Basil is delicate. If it gets too cold in the refrigerator, the leaves will turn black. Try putting the basil in a jar of water, just like a bouquet of flowers. Then loosely cover it with a plastic bag and leave it on the counter.
Green Beans: Green Bean Salad with a Shallot Vinaigrette and Homemade Croutons, Buttery Garlic Green Beans, Green Beans with Lemon and Garlic – these recipes are all available in the Full Belly recipe archives. Green Beans store well in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper.
Red Beets: So nutritious – Potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A, B & C, beta-carotene, beta-cyanine and folic acid. Let’s make some borscht!
Red Cabbage: Try it braised or baked slowly with butter, onions, apples, a bit of vinegar and some spices – You may not buy red cabbage at the store regularly, but once you discover some favorite recipes, you will realize that it can serve as the basis for a versatile and economical main dish. Red cabbage stores well in the refrigerator.