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Pesto is a great way to use the garlic scapes in our CSA shares! For ½ pound short pasta such as penne, add about 2 Tablespoons of pesto to cooked pasta and stir until pasta is well coated. You can also freeze your pesto for use later in the year – try freezing it in an ice cube tray to make small handy pesto portions. (more…)
It is true, eating all that salad is good for you! While the nutritional value of lettuce varies with the variety, the following excerpt from the University of Illinois website sets the record straight: Lettuce in general provides small amounts of dietary fiber, some carbohydrates, a little protein and a trace of fat. Its most important nutrients are vitamin A and potassium. (more…)
Another great soup recipe from The Victory Garden Cookbook by Marian Morash. It serves 4-6. Use 2 leeks (white and light green parts only) in lieu of scallions. For herbs, parsley, thyme, or tarragon is recommended. (more…)
Not sure what to do with your extra squash? Instead of pumpkin bread, try this recipe with another orange fleshed squash. (more…)
This recipe hails from one of my favorite veggie cookbooks, Serving up the Harvest, and it serves 4. Enjoy! (more…)
Tyler Florence, from The Food Network, offers up this creamy and delicious recipe. It serves 4, takes only 10 minutes to prepare, and in 30 minutes it’s on your table. (more…)
This recipe, from Bon Appétit Magazine is a perfect way to use your fall root vegetables (feel free to substitute), and would make a great Thanksgiving dish. Serves 8.
The key to gratins is having all the ingredients—whether they’re basic potatoes or the mixed root vegetables below—sliced the same thickness so they cook at the same rate. Make friends with a mandoline: It quickly yields precise, even slices. (more…)
This recipe is from the Betty Crocker Cooking for Two cookbook and is a perfect pairing of fall crops. Buttercup squash, like acorn squash, isn’t always easy to peel – this makes it a great squash for stuffing with other things. With brown sugar and apples, this recipe makes for a sweet side dish. Serves 2. (more…)
This is a quick, easy dish that can be a side dish, or served over pasta (see note at end of recipe) (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…)