Still it remains relatively unknown outside of the Windy City except among those with strong Italian roots. The popularity of giardiniera has continued to explode in Chicago with more than a million pounds of it being sold annually. In short, giardiniera is the ultimate pickled vegetable relish! Have you been to New Orleans? Giardiniera is the magical ingredient in those mouthwatering muffuletta sandwiches. In Chicago you’ll even commonly find it served on pizzas and, of course, no Italian beef sandwich is complete without it. It’s used on practically everything! You name it, giardiniera is just what you need to bring your hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, nachos, antipasto platters and pasta salads to life. Originating in Italy, these pickled vegetables were introduced to Chicago in the late 19th century by Italian immigrants and took their place as arguably the city’s most popular condiment. And once you’ve tried it you’ll understand why. Giardiniera, pronounced “jar-din-air-ah”, is one condiment you don’t want to be without.
Zucchini HeartsĬut off the ends of a zucchini and slice into rings. Slice carrots into thin strips, about 1/4″ thick. Use a potato crinkler (a tool for making crinkle fries) to create these attractive vegetables (pictured). Peel carrots, cut off ends and cut in half lengthwise. Then carefully remove the pulp with a knife. You can also create slices similar to donut holes by cutting the ends off, peeling, then cutting in half, but not lengthwise. Slice into 1/4 inch thick slices, creating half moons.
Gently scoop out the seeds of the cucumber by loosening with a knife and removing with a spoon. With a potato peeler, peel entire cucumber. Cored CucumbersĬut off both ends of a cucumber. Slice cucumber into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
CRINKLE CUT CUCUMBER SLICER SKIN
Peel again, then leave the skin again, causing a striping effect all the way down the cucumber. Move over about the width of the strip you just peeled and leave the skin intact. With a potato peeler, peel one strip all the way down the cucumber. CucumbersĬut off both ends of a washed cucumber.
There’s something about pretty food that makes it more inviting, so entice your family with these decorative vegetable tips and ideas. Vegetables are good for you, and honestly we don’t get enough in our diets.
CRINKLE CUT CUCUMBER SLICER FULL
It doesn’t matter what the occasion, a board full of colorful, creatively cut raw vegetables is always a huge hit. A holiday table adorned with decorative vegetables is pleasing to the eye as well as appetizing! Making fresh vegetables look like the pros do does not have to be difficult.
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