23 Celery Recipes That Prove There's Much More to It Than Ants on a Log
Celery is one of those groceries that lasts forever, which means you just might have a bunch of it in your fridge right now. These celery recipes from the Epi archives will give you tons of ideas for how to use it up. There are crunchy snacks, sure, but celery also takes a star turn in comforting soups, satisfying stews, softly savory cocktails, and the best bright, crisp salads.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell1/23Persian Celery Stew With Mushrooms (Khoresh-e Karafs)
This vegetarian version of khoresh from cookbook author Najmieh Batmanglij uses mushrooms instead of red meat. She notes that it's especially good to make with fresh, young celery, "when the strings aren't too tough."
Photo by Alex Lau2/23Kombu Celery
This is one of our all-time favorite celery recipes. It only requires 5 ingredients, but it's worth careful attention. Removing the stringy bits from the exterior of each stalk using a vegetable peeler gives you pure crunch without any fibers sticking between your teeth.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell4/23Lentil and Chicken Soup With Sweet Potatoes and Escarole
This comforting, flavorful soup features 10 celery stalks, so it'll make quick work of your celery stash. For an extra-filling, soothing bowl, it packs in creamy sweet potatoes, shredded chicken, escarole, and French lentils, too.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton8/23Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad With Smoked Almonds and Cheddar
This celery salad is all about the contrast of sweet, smoky, and pleasantly bitter flavors. Could this be your Thanksgiving salad?
Photo by Cara Howe11/23Shaved Mushroom, Celery, and Sesame Salad
Tahini adds richness to this quiet salad of shaved raw mushrooms and mandoline-cut celery.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Pearl Jones12/23Better Than Celery Juice
Celery juice is pretty intense on its own, but it's lovely when combined with apple, parsley, apple cider vinegar, and a dusting of black pepper. Gin? Go for it.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/23Classic Herb and Fennel Stuffing
If you're craving comfort food, just tuck that celery into a big casserole dish of stuffing. There's no need to wait for Thanksgiving!
