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A big, ripe cornucopia of a book by gardeners who cook and cooks who garden, Smith & HawkenThe Gardeners' Community Cookbook celebrates both the Smith & Hawken gardening community and Second Harvest, the largest charitable hunger relief organization in the United States. Over 300 contributors from all 50 states share the fruit and vegetables of their labors--the secrets of their tomatoes and their tomato sauce.

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Smith & Hawken: The Gardeners' Community Cookbook

Authors: Victoria Wise

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ISBN: 0761117431

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

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"Out of respect for their ability to ruin my clothes I never cooked fresh beets until I was fifty. But beets are full of iron and they come with fine tops that can go into the stockpot. Most of all, they have a good, deep flavor and a solid texture that is not hinted at by the canned variety. So, I said to myself, 'Just wear an old apron and handle them carefully so the juice doesn't stain your wooden cutting board or clothes as you prepare them.'" When you peel fresh beets, your hands will surely be stained magenta red, but it's not a permanent dye. Like that of cherries or pomegranates or henna, the red will wash away shortly. Besides, the phosphorescent red/orange of the salad, brilliant enough to light up a rock concert, is reason enough to risk a stain of its color. --Jeanne Desy (Columbus, OH)

Serves 4 to 6

• 3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, smashed

• 1 tablespoon shredded orange zest

• 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth or water

• 2 medium beets, cooked, peeled, halved, and sliced thin

• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• 1 teaspoon peanut oil

• Salt and pepper

• Whole lettuce leaves, washed and spun dry

• 4 green onions (scallions), trimmed and thinly sliced on the diagonal

1. Place the carrots, garlic, orange zest, and broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are wilted but still crunchy, about 4 minutes. Drain, discarding the garlic and zest, and chill the carrots.

2. Just before serving, combine the carrots, beets, vinegar, and peanut oil in a bowl and gently toss to mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper again.

3. Make a bed of lettuce leaves on a large serving platter and spoon the root mixture on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle the green onion slices over all and serve.

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