DAIKON 
EDAMAME EGGPLANT ENDIVE FENNEL FIDDLEHEAD FERN
Daikon
Also called Asian Radish, Chinese Turnip & Japanese Radish
THE BASICS
[DI-kuhn, DI-kon] From the Japanese words dai (large) and kon (root), this vegetable is actually a large Asian radish. While the skin can be either creamy white or black, its flesh is crisp, juicy and white with a sweet, fresh flavor.
Daikon in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Carrot & Daikon Refrigerator Pickle 15min/24hrs - WW0 - NetCarb9 ♥
Daikon & Pepper Salad 10min/10min - WW0 - NetCarb3 ♥
Daikon & Carrot Salad 10min/40min – WW0 - NetCarb7
Edamame
See also Soy
THE BASICS
[eh-dah-MAH-meh] Edamame is the Japanese name for fresh soybeans. They're available shelled and unshelled in the frozen food section. They're also occasionally found in fresh produce but are much more expensive.
Edamame in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Asian Vegetables with Kidney & Edamame Beans 25min/24hrs – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥
Asparagus & Edamame Salad 20min/50min – WW2 - NetCarb6 ♥
Carrot & Edamame Salad 20min/20min – WW3
Edamame in APPETIZERS
Edamame Snacks 5-10min/15-30min – WW1 - NetCarb1
Edamame in MAIN DISHES
Stir-Fried Brown Rice 15min/15min – WW7 - NetCarb36 ♥
Eggplant
Also called Aubergine
THE BASICS
Eggplants are not vegetables, but fruits, specifically berries. The skins of young eggplants are both delicate and edible; older eggplants should be peeled. Since the flesh discolors rapidly, an eggplant should be cut just before using. Globe eggplant are large, purple cylinders. Italian eggplant or baby eggplant are smaller versions of globe eggplant with more tender skin and flesh. Japanese eggplant, or Asian eggplant are long and narrow.
Eggplant in HOT SIDE DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Ratatouille 25min/50min - WW0/WW1 - NetCarb5/7 ♥
Brushed Eggplant 5min/40min – WW1 ♥
Brushed Eggplant II 5min/35min – WW1/WW0
Eggplant & Tomato Curry 25min/60min – WW1/WW3
Eggplant Steaks 10min/20min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb12 ♥
Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Honey Syrup 15min/25min – WW2 - NetCarb8 ♥
Roasted Baby Eggplant Halves with Herbs 10min/40min – WW4 - NetCarb4 ♥
Roasted Mystery Vegetable (Jilo) 15min/75min
Summer Vegetable Curry 40min/60min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb11/14 ♥
Thai Eggplant 15min/20min – WW2
Eggplant in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Thai Roasted Eggplant Salad 35min/60min – WW1 - NetCarb11 ♥
Eggplant in SOUP
Summer Vegetable Stew 20min/1-3/4 hours – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb8 ♥
Eggplant in APPETIZERS
Baba Ganoush 25min/60min – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb1/3 ♥
Eggplant Caviar 20min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb3
Eggplant in MAIN DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Moroccan Chicken 25min/60min - WW6 - NetCarb18 ♥
Ratatouille Omelettes 30min/30min – WW3 - NetCarb7 ♥
Eggplant Lasagna 45min/2hr – WW12 - NetCarb15
Eggplant Parmigiana 25min/70min – WW8 ♥
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Pizza ?/2hrs – WW11 ♥
Summer Vegetable Curry 40min/60min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb11/14 ♥
Eggplant in SANDWICHES
Eggplant, Tomato & Mozzarella Sandwiches 15min/40min – WW3 ♥
Eggplant Sandwiches with Cilantro Hummus 15min/15min – WW1 ♥
Endive
Including Belgian Endive (also called French Endive and witloof), Curly Endive, Frisée and Escarole
Also sometimes confused with Chicory (Radicchio)
THE BASICS
Endive and chicory are cousins, both part of the same botanical family, Cichorium. What we call Belgian endive is actually comes from the chicory side. The heads are about six inches long with tightly packed, slightly bitter leaves. They are grown in complete darkness in order to affect the trademark creamy color. Curly endive grows in loose heads of lacy, green-rimmed outer leaves that curl at the tips. The off-white center leaves form a compact heart. The leaves are prickly to the touch and slightly bitter to the taste. Escarole has broad, slightly curved, pale green leaves with a milder flavor than either Belgian or curly endive.
Endive in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Spring & Summer Sliced Salad 20min/20min – WW1/WW4 - NetCarb4/24 ♥
Fennel
Also called Florence Fennel & Finocchio
Also called (incorrectly) Anise or Sweet Anise
THE BASICS
[FEHN-uhl] There are two main types of this aromatic plant, both with pale green, celerylike stems and bright green, feathery foliage. Florence fennel, also called finocchio, is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and in the U.S. It has a broad, bulbous base and is treated like a vegetable. Common fennel is the variety from which the oval, greenish-brown fennel seeds come.
Why to pick "female" fennel
Fennel in HOT SIDE DISHES
Broccoli with Fennel 15min/25min – WW1 ♥
Fennel & Parmesan Gratin 10min/70-90min – WW0 - NetCarb4
Fennel, Leek & Mushroom Sautée 15min/15min – WW0/WW1/WW2/NetCarb5/6 ♥
Fennel Mashed Potatoes 15min/45min - WW2 - NetCarb21/22 ♥
Fennel Puree 15min/35min – WW1 - NetCarb14 ♥
Roasted Fennel 15min/75min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb4 ♥
Fennel in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Asparagus & Edamame Salad 20min/50min – WW2 - NetCarb6 ♥
Fennel & Blood Orange Salad 25min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb8
Insalata di Finocchio aka Fennel Salad 15min/15min-2hrs – WW2 - NetCarb3 ♥
Roasted Fennel 15min/75min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb4 ♥
Spring & Summer Sliced Salad 20min/20min – WW1/WW4 - NetCarb4/24 ♥
Sun-dried Tomato & Fennel Salad 10min/10min – WW2 - NetCarb1 ♥
Fennel in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Salmon Chowder 25min/35min - WW3 - NetCarb19 ♥
Potato Soup 30min/90min – WW3 ♥
Fennel in MAIN DISHES
Farm Pie with Whole Wheat & Lard Crust 75min/2-1/2hrs – WW13 - NetCarb30 ♥
Fennel Goulash 15min/45min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/11 ♥
Fennel in SWEETS!
Candied Fennel Ice Cream Provencal 35min/3hrs ♥
Fiddlehead Fern
Also called Ostrich Fern and Pohole
THE BASICS
A young, edible, tightly coiled fern frond that resembles the spiral end of a violin or 'fiddle'. The shoots are in their coiled form for only about 2 weeks before they unfurl into graceful greenery.
Fiddlehead Ferns in HOT SIDE DISHES
Fiddlehead Ferns 5min/15min – WW2 ♥
EDAMAME EGGPLANT ENDIVE FENNEL FIDDLEHEAD FERNDaikon
Also called Asian Radish, Chinese Turnip & Japanese Radish
THE BASICS
[DI-kuhn, DI-kon] From the Japanese words dai (large) and kon (root), this vegetable is actually a large Asian radish. While the skin can be either creamy white or black, its flesh is crisp, juicy and white with a sweet, fresh flavor.
Daikon in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Carrot & Daikon Refrigerator Pickle 15min/24hrs - WW0 - NetCarb9 ♥
Daikon & Pepper Salad 10min/10min - WW0 - NetCarb3 ♥
Daikon & Carrot Salad 10min/40min – WW0 - NetCarb7
Edamame
See also Soy
THE BASICS
[eh-dah-MAH-meh] Edamame is the Japanese name for fresh soybeans. They're available shelled and unshelled in the frozen food section. They're also occasionally found in fresh produce but are much more expensive.
Edamame in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Asian Vegetables with Kidney & Edamame Beans 25min/24hrs – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥
Asparagus & Edamame Salad 20min/50min – WW2 - NetCarb6 ♥
Carrot & Edamame Salad 20min/20min – WW3
Edamame in APPETIZERS
Edamame Snacks 5-10min/15-30min – WW1 - NetCarb1
Edamame in MAIN DISHES
Stir-Fried Brown Rice 15min/15min – WW7 - NetCarb36 ♥
Eggplant
Also called Aubergine
THE BASICS
Eggplants are not vegetables, but fruits, specifically berries. The skins of young eggplants are both delicate and edible; older eggplants should be peeled. Since the flesh discolors rapidly, an eggplant should be cut just before using. Globe eggplant are large, purple cylinders. Italian eggplant or baby eggplant are smaller versions of globe eggplant with more tender skin and flesh. Japanese eggplant, or Asian eggplant are long and narrow.
Eggplant in HOT SIDE DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Ratatouille 25min/50min - WW0/WW1 - NetCarb5/7 ♥
Brushed Eggplant 5min/40min – WW1 ♥
Brushed Eggplant II 5min/35min – WW1/WW0
Eggplant & Tomato Curry 25min/60min – WW1/WW3
Eggplant Steaks 10min/20min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb12 ♥
Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Honey Syrup 15min/25min – WW2 - NetCarb8 ♥
Roasted Baby Eggplant Halves with Herbs 10min/40min – WW4 - NetCarb4 ♥
Roasted Mystery Vegetable (Jilo) 15min/75min
Summer Vegetable Curry 40min/60min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb11/14 ♥
Thai Eggplant 15min/20min – WW2
Eggplant in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Thai Roasted Eggplant Salad 35min/60min – WW1 - NetCarb11 ♥
Eggplant in SOUP
Summer Vegetable Stew 20min/1-3/4 hours – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb8 ♥
Eggplant in APPETIZERS
Baba Ganoush 25min/60min – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb1/3 ♥
Eggplant Caviar 20min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb3
Eggplant in MAIN DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Moroccan Chicken 25min/60min - WW6 - NetCarb18 ♥
Ratatouille Omelettes 30min/30min – WW3 - NetCarb7 ♥
Eggplant Lasagna 45min/2hr – WW12 - NetCarb15
Eggplant Parmigiana 25min/70min – WW8 ♥
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Pizza ?/2hrs – WW11 ♥
Summer Vegetable Curry 40min/60min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb11/14 ♥
Eggplant in SANDWICHES
Eggplant, Tomato & Mozzarella Sandwiches 15min/40min – WW3 ♥
Eggplant Sandwiches with Cilantro Hummus 15min/15min – WW1 ♥
Endive
Including Belgian Endive (also called French Endive and witloof), Curly Endive, Frisée and Escarole
Also sometimes confused with Chicory (Radicchio)
THE BASICS
Endive and chicory are cousins, both part of the same botanical family, Cichorium. What we call Belgian endive is actually comes from the chicory side. The heads are about six inches long with tightly packed, slightly bitter leaves. They are grown in complete darkness in order to affect the trademark creamy color. Curly endive grows in loose heads of lacy, green-rimmed outer leaves that curl at the tips. The off-white center leaves form a compact heart. The leaves are prickly to the touch and slightly bitter to the taste. Escarole has broad, slightly curved, pale green leaves with a milder flavor than either Belgian or curly endive.
Endive in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Spring & Summer Sliced Salad 20min/20min – WW1/WW4 - NetCarb4/24 ♥
Fennel
Also called Florence Fennel & Finocchio
Also called (incorrectly) Anise or Sweet Anise
THE BASICS
[FEHN-uhl] There are two main types of this aromatic plant, both with pale green, celerylike stems and bright green, feathery foliage. Florence fennel, also called finocchio, is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean and in the U.S. It has a broad, bulbous base and is treated like a vegetable. Common fennel is the variety from which the oval, greenish-brown fennel seeds come.
Why to pick "female" fennel
Fennel in HOT SIDE DISHES
Broccoli with Fennel 15min/25min – WW1 ♥
Fennel & Parmesan Gratin 10min/70-90min – WW0 - NetCarb4
Fennel, Leek & Mushroom Sautée 15min/15min – WW0/WW1/WW2/NetCarb5/6 ♥
Fennel Mashed Potatoes 15min/45min - WW2 - NetCarb21/22 ♥
Fennel Puree 15min/35min – WW1 - NetCarb14 ♥
Roasted Fennel 15min/75min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb4 ♥
Fennel in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Asparagus & Edamame Salad 20min/50min – WW2 - NetCarb6 ♥
Fennel & Blood Orange Salad 25min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb8
Insalata di Finocchio aka Fennel Salad 15min/15min-2hrs – WW2 - NetCarb3 ♥
Roasted Fennel 15min/75min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb4 ♥
Spring & Summer Sliced Salad 20min/20min – WW1/WW4 - NetCarb4/24 ♥
Sun-dried Tomato & Fennel Salad 10min/10min – WW2 - NetCarb1 ♥
Fennel in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Salmon Chowder 25min/35min - WW3 - NetCarb19 ♥
Potato Soup 30min/90min – WW3 ♥
Fennel in MAIN DISHES
Farm Pie with Whole Wheat & Lard Crust 75min/2-1/2hrs – WW13 - NetCarb30 ♥
Fennel Goulash 15min/45min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/11 ♥
Fennel in SWEETS!
Candied Fennel Ice Cream Provencal 35min/3hrs ♥
Fiddlehead Fern
Also called Ostrich Fern and Pohole
THE BASICS
A young, edible, tightly coiled fern frond that resembles the spiral end of a violin or 'fiddle'. The shoots are in their coiled form for only about 2 weeks before they unfurl into graceful greenery.
Fiddlehead Ferns in HOT SIDE DISHES
Fiddlehead Ferns 5min/15min – WW2 ♥
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