JARDINIERE FOOD RECIPES

Steps:

• Toast coriander and fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and add peppercorns. Crush with a pestle until coarsely cracked. (Alternatively, use a spice grinder.)
• Combine vinegar, water and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and whisk in honey and the spices.
• Divide cauliflower, green beans, bell peppers, squash, carrots and chile between two 2-quart (or among four 1-quart) glass jars. Pour the warm brine over the vegetables to cover. Trim the vegetables, if necessary, so they are submerged in the brine. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 3 weeks.

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, combine vinegar, sugar, water, canning salt, oregano and fennel seed. Bring to a boil. Add cauliflower, carrots, celery and onions; return to a boil. Remove from heat; add peppers., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 10 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2- in. headspace. Add a bay leaf and 2 peppercorns to each jar; divide garlic slices among jars. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding more hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.