One of the new features I'm adding here on The Verdant Life is a monthly produce spotlight. Each month, I'll highlight a new veggie or fruit that is in peak season, and help you get the most out of it by offering up a few interesting recipes that may be new to your kitchen. My goal is to help you breathe a little new life into your old veggie routine AND to encourage you to eat produce when it's at its best! To help you remember, I've added a slot for the featured veg in the right-hand side bar.

I'll post the featured veg/fruit as close to the beginning of the month as I can, but harvest seasons aren't tied to our lunar calendar, you know, so I hope you'll remember that as you cruise your farmers markets and grocery stores. Please also remember that I'm just picking one item, but there are lots of produce options in every season. So, explore!

It's November, and broccoli is in season. Yes, yes, I know you can get it year-round at your local mega-mart. That's true. But this month, broccoli is in its prime so it's a good time to get reacquainted with your old green friend by trying some new recipes. Here are some great ones via VegWeb.com:

Delicious Broccoli Salad by Kat32
Soy Sausage and Broccoli Baked Ziti by Amy
Broccoli Stir-fry in Sesame Sauce with Apple by ZiziphusZizyphus
Ruben's Ragin' Rolls (spring rolls) by peacenik
Thai Broccoli Soup by Alutraiza

What's YOUR favorite way to prepare broccoli this season?