How to Use kohlrabi in a Sentence
kohlrabi
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Even the finest kohlrabi shouldn’t have to pretend it’s a rib-eye.
— New York Times, 29 May 2018 -
And that kohlrabi, the alien-like bulb that Berens says epitomizes the perks of CSA membership?
— Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2019 -
Put apple, kohlrabi, green onions, pickles and olives into a large bowl; toss to mix.
— Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018 -
Unlike some of it's ready-to-eat sibs, kohlrabi should be peeled first because the outside skin is thick and fibrous.
— Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023 -
In the other, a cabbage cousin, kohlrabi, snuggles up to crisp fennel.
— Cathy Barrow, sacbee.com, 6 June 2017 -
When cool, cut into small pieces. 3 Put apple, kohlrabi, green onions, pickles and olives into a large bowl; toss to mix.
— Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2018 -
In a large bowl, toss together the kohlrabi, fennel, lettuce, kale, cheese and almonds.
— Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2018 -
Try growing kohlrabi, whose crunchy round orbs are in the same family as cabbage and broccoli.
— Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 Oct. 2017 -
Circles of cukes, beets, kohlrabi, or radishes make a crunchy salad base or chic garnish.
— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 13 Sep. 2017 -
Dozens of pick-your-own options range from fava beans to squash blossoms to kohlrabi, and a platoon of pull wagons are available to haul in your harvest.
— Larry Bleiberg, USA TODAY, 22 June 2018 -
At Trader Joe's, 10-ounce bags of kohlrabi salad blend are being recalled.
— Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, 22 Oct. 2017 -
Cool extra: Every box contains a recipe card that includes a profile of one of a farmer, along with ideas for how to use unusual items like parsnips and kohlrabi.
— OregonLive.com, 3 Jan. 2018 -
Among the vegetables are 17 kinds of tomatoes, 22 types of peppers, kohlrabi, and cucumbers.
— Marie Fazio, chicagotribune.com, 6 Sep. 2019 -
Toss kohlrabi, oil, lime zest, remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt in another medium bowl.
— Seamus Mullen, Bon Appetit, 19 Feb. 2017 -
Not only was the asparagus exceptional, but so was the kohlrabi ($18), a vegetable that doesn’t get enough credit.
— Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2018 -
To make the stunner of a vegetarian main, the chefs make thin ribbons out of a whole kohlrabi using a Japanese-style mandolin.
— Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appetit, 28 Feb. 2018 -
His kohlrabi slaw recipe, at right, combines the zesty bulb, cut into matchsticks, with cabbage, corn, tomatoes and strawberries.
— Karen Stabiner, WSJ, 27 July 2017 -
Loads of vendors are lined up for the Saturday market, including Rempel Family Farm, which will have green onions and kohlrabi for the first time.
— Steve Edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, 12 July 2017 -
Snap peas, kohlrabi, and broccoli spigarello are tossed with a lemongrass dressing that stars the sour Turkish pepper urfa biber.
— Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, 18 July 2017 -
The Dungeness crab that was made into a terrine with a texture of Spam on one visit was thankfully replaced on the most recent visit by a half-dollar round of kohlrabi.
— Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Apr. 2018 -
Start seeds for fall veggies like kohlrabi, cauliflower, spinach and arugula.
— Nan Sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, 3 Aug. 2017 -
Dishes that sound lavish, thrilling — fennel custard with uni and truffles; monkfish with caviar, kohlrabi, and tarragon bourride — don’t always taste that way.
— Devra First, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2018 -
Set out seedlings of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chives, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, onions, parsley, spinach, and Swiss chard.
— Thad Orr, Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018 -
Other produce to look for on Saturday includes spinach, kale, chard, collards, arugula, radishes, pac choi, kohlrabi, turnips and other items.
— Steve Edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, 5 July 2017 -
Also known as German turnip, kohlrabi is a green or purple-hued cruciferous vegetable (in the same family as broccoli or cabbage) and tastes like one, too.
— Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 15 Apr. 2023 -
Beans, kohlrabi, radishes, cabbage, lettuce, corn, peas and swiss chard sprouted and yielded produce over the growing season this year, where in the past ornamental flowers have charmed passers by.
— Marissa Fessenden, Smithsonian, 13 Oct. 2017 -
The list of produce is lengthy and includes four colors of cauliflower, three types of kohlrabi, two varieties of turnips, rutabaga, rhubarb, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and loads of greens.
— Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Sep. 2019 -
The veggies include orange and purple carrots, stripetti squash, kohlrabi, four varieties of beets, purple onions, green and purple cabbage, and 11 kinds of potatoes.
— Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Mar. 2018 -
This summer Forest City Farms has provided produce like corn, tomatoes, peppers, kohlrabi, garlic and squash.
— Shawn R. Beals, Courant Community, 21 Aug. 2017 -
Cook with the grill covered until a knife inserted into the kohlrabi releases easily, about 40 minutes.
— Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 8 Aug. 2017
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