Keep Celery Fresher Longer & Recipes

 I was watching Good Eats from the Food Network today and Alton Brown was discussing celery. He said to keep celery fresher, putting it in a vase with water and cover the top with plastic will make it taste like you just bought it from the market! Also, I never knew any celery recipes so here is one I may try:

Celery Remoulade 

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1 head celeriac, approximately 1 pound
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard and creme fraiche. Set aside.

Brush excess dirt off of the roots. Cut off the bottom and top of the roots. Cut the roots into quarters and peel. Rinse in cool water if there is any remaining dirt or debris. Slice each quarter on a mandoline into 1-inch long matchstick pieces and transfer directly to the dressing. Add the salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 3 before serving.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1 head celeriac, approximately 1 pound (*celery root)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard and creme fraiche. Set aside.

Brush excess dirt off of the roots. Cut off the bottom and top of the roots. Cut the roots into quarters and peel. Rinse in cool water if there is any remaining dirt or debris. Slice each quarter on a mandoline into 1-inch long matchstick pieces and transfer directly to the dressing. Add the salt and pepper and stir well to combine. Cover and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour and up to 3 before serving.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/celery-remoulade-recipe/index.html

Celery Soda

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Celeryman

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground celery seed
• Soda water

Directions

Place the sugar and the water into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir to combine. Continue to stir frequently until all of the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the celery seed, cover and allow to steep for 1 hour. Strain though a fine mesh strainer into a heat-proof container and place in the refrigerator, uncovered until completely cool. Place in an airtight container and store for up to 6 months.

To use, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to 1 cup soda water and stir to combine.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/celery-soda-recipe/index.html