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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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Quick takeaways

  • Vegetables can be just as cozy as meat-based dishes, empowering people to cook confidently and well.
  • Seasoning at every step enhances the flavors of vegetable dishes, creating hearty and satisfying meals.

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The Coziness of Vegetables

Hetty McKinnon, a best-selling cookbook author, discusses how vegetables can be just as cozy as meat-based dishes. She emphasizes the importance of empowering people to cook confidently and well with vegetables, creating hearty and satisfying meals.

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