Wilted Swiss Chard with Garlic, Lemon, and Parmesan
Here’s another simple recipe from Gourmet magazine. Anchovies and Parmesan give this Swiss chard side dish a Caesar-salad-like twist. Try it out! (more…)
Author: Danielle Levitt
Pan Fried Smashed Potatoes
A simple, quick recipe from Gourmet Magazine. 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…)
Beets
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…)
Gingered Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is one of the most nutritious veggies that we get in our CSA shares, and one of the easiest to prepare. This recipe from foodnetwork.com sweetens the squash with honey and minced ginger. (more…)
Potato and Swiss Chard Gratin
This recipe from The New York Times is a hearty, rustic dish of fork-tender potatoes, Swiss chard and bubbling Gruyère that can move easily from a satellite role to the centerpiece of a vegetarian holiday meal. (more…)
String Beans and Summer Squash
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…)
Savory Melon Salad
Melons can do more than dessert or smoothies! Although there is a bit of cutting involved, this savory melon salad makes for a refreshing change from the traditional sautéed side dishes we whip up every day. For added “savoriness,” add crumbled goat or feta cheese. This recipe makes 6 cups. (more…)
Three Cheese Tomato Tart
This recipe is basically a Southern spin on pizza (just add mayo.) A flaky pie crust, a cheddar and mayonnaise blend, and juicy garden tomatoes. Found on thekitchn.com food blog, this is one of those recipes that just takes you aback the first time you have a bite. You just won’t believe how delicious (and easy) it is! (more…)
Creamy Tomato Soup
This recipe hails from Illinois Farmer John’s cookbook, The Real Dirt on Vegetables. If you do not have whole cloves, you can use a pinch of ground clove instead. The recipe yields 4-6 servings. (more…)
Ground Cherries
Ground cherries (aka goldenberries, husk tomatoes, or cape gooseberries) are one of the fun, unique items that you learn about when you join our CSA. These small fruit are in the tomato family and have a paper wrapper similar to a tomatillo. They are very sweet and have an interesting flavor, nutty and a bit of pineapple. (more…)