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Celery: Celery isn't just for Bloody Marys, although that's as close as many people get to this healthful veggie. Celery may have been used as a hangover cure in ancient Rome, but its real power lies in its ability to lower blood pressure and to keep your weight under control. If you have either of these problems (and they often travel together) you could do worse than grabbing a stalk of celery to chew on.
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Recipe

Parsnip and Pear Latkes

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 4

ingredients

1 6 ounce underripe Bosc pear, quartered, cored
1 8 ounce parsnip, peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large egg, beaten to blend
4 1/2 teaspoons chopped celery leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons drained white horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

Using coarse grating blade, shred pear in processor. Transfer to paper towels, squeeze very dry. Transfer to large bowl. Shred parsnip in processor, add to pear. Mix in next 4 ingredients, then panko and a sprinkle of black pepper. Coat bottom of large skillet with oil, heat over medium heat. Drop batter by packed 1/4 cupfuls into skillet, flatten to 0.5 inch thickness. Saute until brown and cooked, about 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.