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A simple, quick recipe from Gourmet magazine’s March 2009 issue. These are everything potatoes should be: crisp-skinned yet pillowy, sprinkled with a generous amount of salty parmesan. They require no laborious peeling and are much easier to prepare than french fries. Serves 4. (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…)
You may have noticed that the potatoes we get have had different hues of flesh. Potatoes actually come in a rainbow of colors, from yellow “Yukon Gold” to “Purple Peruvian”.
Potatoes technically are not roots. They are the swollen stems of rhizomes that we call tubers. The “eyes” of the potato are actually growth points. While potatoes have gotten a bad rap as carbohydrates, they are actually quite good for you. A single medium sized potato contains about 3.6 grams of protein, 3.6 grams of dietary fiber, 36 grams of carbohydrates, and between 33-50% of RDA of Vitamin C. (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…)
Beets are filled with good things. High in fiber, vitamins A and C, and surprisingly, more iron than most other vegetables, including spinach! They also contain calcium, potassium, phosphorous, and folic acid. The pigments that give beets their signature coloring are strong antioxidants. (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…)