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From the Washington Post, here’s a delicious summer squash and onion dish. The variety to use here is the pale yellow crookneck squash, but yellow zucchini (or a mix of green and yellow zucchini) will also be fine. Small to medium-size squash work best. Because they typically contain less water and fewer seeds, they will contribute more flavor and texture to the dish. Serves 4.
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Here’s a simple braised vegetable dish from legendary French chef Alain Ducasse, via Food & Wine. Gently cooking the fruit and vegetables in chicken broth makes them surprisingly delicious. Try it as a cold-weather side for chicken, pork and duck. Serves 6. (more…)
This recipe uses many of the vegetables we will be getting this week! Stir frying is a versatile way to put your CSA veggies to good use. You can really substitute almost any other vegetable for the ones listed in this recipe and it will still turn out great. Use your imagination! For a vegetarian option, leave out the chicken, use tofu or other protein, and use vegetable stock.
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…)
Here’s a fresh sweet-and-spicy salad from the Love and Lemons food blog. You can serve this as soon as it’s ready, or allow it to chill. It’s a great make-ahead option for cookouts and picnics! Serves 4. (more…)
Whether you’re entertaining at home or bringing this dish to a potluck, this roasted goat cheese spread and garlic toast will leave your guests talking about how good it is! Found in Taste of Home Magazine, this recipe serves 8. (more…)
Okra has a rich history in southern and Caribbean cooking. This recipe found on the Hot, Cheap, and Easy food blog is a classic Puerto Rican okra stew made with ham (you can also substitute bacon!). Serve this stew over white rice for a simple delicious meal. (more…)
Ratatouille is a traditional French stewed vegetable dish originating in Nice, but popular among the entire Mediterranean coast. Mid-summer CSA shares will provide all you need for this delicious classic. Serves 4-6. (more…)
This quick, spicy, tangy cabbage side dish stands in for the traditional salty Korean staple. Unlike fermented kimchi, this quick variation is best eaten shortly after preparing and does not keep its crunchy texture when stored. Enjoy it with grilled meats or chicken. The recipe makes 4 cups and is from Eating Well Magazine. (more…)
From an excellent farm-to-table cookbook, Serving up the Harvest by Andrea Chesman, this recipe is so simple and delicious. Although it calls for green or wax beans, any type of bean will work. The recipe as presented serves 4. (more…)