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We usually roast winter squash, but you can braise your winter squash instead if you are willing to trade more prep time for less cook time. Braised or simmered squash cooks in just a few minutes, and you’re left with the benefit of all that creamy sauce, too. This recipe from thekitchn.com shows how to do it. The squash can be served in chunks, or puréed into a sauce, e.g. for serving over pasta. (more…)
Blue potatoes may look a little strange, but they are delicious! These potatoes have a meaty flesh that is great for mashing. The blue color will fade a bit as they cook. This recipe came from Organic Gardening magazine. Yields 6-8 servings. (more…)
From Eating Well magazine, this recipe is easy and colorful. Feel free to add whatever other summer share veggies you have. If you have a few small, over-ripe tomatoes, chop and add them, too! Serves 6 as a side dish. (more…)
Zucchini Potato Fritters are a perfect easy meal that you can whip up any time for a satisfying breakfast, lunch or even a simple dinner in a pinch. This recipe, found on the Olga’s Flavor Factory food blog, is quick to make and doesn’t require much planning or prep work in advance. Yields about 25 fritters. (more…)
From an old (2001!) Cuisine Magazine recipe, this French garden soup makes 10 cups and is perfect as we transition into Fall. Pistou is the French version of Italian pesto, which should be made a day ahead, chilled, and stirred into the soup before serving. Give it a try! (more…)
From the cookbook, Cooking from the Farmers’ Market, once the beets are roasted, this soup is quick and easy. A nice hunk of fresh bread would complete this meal. Serves 4. Enjoy! (more…)
From the cookbook, Serving up the Harvest, here is an easy (especially if you have a food processor) recipe for all those delicious potatoes we’ve been getting. It is a good dish to have in your arsenal as it is very quick to make, holds up well during a buffet, travels easily to block parties or potluck dinners, and can be made ahead and reheated. What’s not to like about that? The recipe serves 6-8. (more…)
Did you know that you could freeze cole slaw? Making this recipe is a great way to use up extra cabbage, peppers, and carrots. When sealed in freezer bags, it will last for months and can be thawed out whenever you need it. Makes 2 quarts. (more…)
You can turn almost any of your extra CSA veggies into toppings on a homemade pizza. From the Cooking Close to Home cookbook, this simple, chunky, sauce yields about 3½ cups, enough for 3, 16-inch pizzas. It is also an excellent base for adding pasta sauce ingredients like ground meat, sausage, or other veggies later. You can also freeze it, in case you have more tomatoes than you know what to do with.
If you have fresh herbs, the conversion is one teaspoon dry equals one Tablespoon fresh (and fresh will taste so much better!).
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If you’re feeling like you have more squash than you know what to do with, here’s a great way to put them to use! Serves 4. (more…)