Celery

23 Celery Recipes That Prove There's Much More to It Than Ants on a Log

Not that there's anything wrong with a simple snack. 
Lentil sweet potato and chicken soup in a bowl.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

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 of Celery and Mushroom Koresh in a dutch oven.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    1/23

    Persian 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."

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    2/23

    Kombu 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.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    3/23

    Celery Soup

    Fresh dill enlivens the herbal quality of celery in this very green, very creamy, very economical bowl of soup.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    4/23

    Lentil 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. 

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  • Photo by Kelly Puleio
    5/23

    Infinity Pool

    Throw chopped celery stalks into a juicer (or blender) for a refreshing cocktail base. The vegetal flavor is mellowed by citrusy Lillet blanc and lemon juice, while its savory side is supported with mezcal and a pinch of smoked salt.

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  • Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    6/23

    Braised Celery With Lentils and Garlic

    Pan-searing, then quickly braising, celery in wine turns the humble vegetable into something worthy of a main course. (Of course, adding marinated lentils, crusty bread, and a fried egg doesn’t hurt.)

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce
    7/23

    Pickle Potato Salad

    This pickle brine–inspired dry rub turns potatoes and carrots crispy-creamy with pleasantly sharp vinegary tang. Toss them, still warm, with leftover shredded chicken and crunchy raw celery, onion, and yes, sliced pickles for a double-the-pickle, double-the-fun dinner salad.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
    8/23

    Endive, 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?

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Pearl Jones
    9/23

    Winter Italian Chopped Salad

    Rich pepperoni and marinated artichoke hearts need the crispness of celery to balance out this hearty riff on an Italian chopped salad.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    10/23

    Celery on Celery Salad

    Ribbons of celeriac have an earthy sweetness that pairs wonderfully with thinly sliced celery stalks. The dressing here is a winner, too, made with lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and parsley.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    13/23

    Crab Salad Tostadas

    Crunchy tostadas topped with rich crab and avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp celery. Can you imagine a more pleasing lunch or dinner?

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    14/23

    Classic 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!

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    23/23

    Relish Tray

    If you really couldn't find any celery recipes that appeal, there's always this old favorite. Retro and refreshing.

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