Life and Art from FT Weekend Comfort cooking with vegetables, with Hetty McKinnon
Nov 13, 2023
Bestselling cookbook author Hetty McKinnon joins to discuss plant-based winter cooking, including using kale and broccoli, layering flavor, and favorite spices and herbs. They talk about the appeal of easy-to-follow recipes with depth and flavor. Hetty shares a popular kale and orzo dish recipe. The influence of the speaker's father, a fruit and vegetable wholesaler, on their perception of vegetables is also discussed.
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Vegetables As The Centerpiece
- Hetty McKinnon centers vegetables as the main element of a meal rather than a side.
- She believes vegetables can be hearty and satisfying when treated as the plate's starting point.
Recipes Built For Real Home Kitchens
- Hetty writes recipes she wants to eat and tests them as a home cook feeding a family.
- That practical perspective drives her focus on umami, satiation and family-friendly results.
Layer Flavor In Kale And Orzo
- Saute aromatics and herbs, add stems first, then leaves, and season at every stage.
- Add orzo and stock, simmer with a lid, then finish with butter, lemon, dill and feta for brightness.