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Don’t be frightened by the color of this beet meatloaf recipe from www.susangreeley.com. It’s really quite delicious! Of course, if you already have a favorite meatloaf or burger recipe, you could probably try adding shredded beets to that instead. Mix in some shredded parsley or chopped onion for more flavor. (more…)
A unique twist on risotto, from the cookbook, Cooking Close to Home. Perhaps a new addition to try at your Thanksgiving dinner? This recipe serves 4 and you can substitute a squash for the sweet potato. (more…)
Here’s a wonderful fall soup from Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa show on the Food Network. Some commenters felt that the recipe turned out overly sweet — you might want to try adding more squash, cutting back the apple cider, or using broth instead of water, if you like a more savory soup. (more…)
This recipe was recommended by a CSA member and can be found on epicurious.com. This soup can be served hot or cold, and you can adjust the amount of jalapeño peppers (or season with cumin or chili powder) to spice it up. Get creative!
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Here’s a rich and creamy puréed parsnip soup, perfect for those cool autumn nights. Try adding a peeled and diced celeriac with the parsnips for added depth of taste! (more…)
This recipe from Gourmet Magazine (via epicurious.com) is a great way to put your summer CSA shares to use. You can even use stock or bullion to kick up the taste. Serves 6-8. (more…)
This recipe, courtesy of one of our CSA members, is a great way to use up all of your late summer vegetables. Feel free to experiment with variations on the vegetables for your own take on this recipe. (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…)
One rarely comes across acorn squash soup (mostly we see butternut as the main ingredient), but this one from marthastewart.com is tasty and colorful – we eat with our eyes first, right? Savory bacon and peppery kale pair well with the sweet, nutty flavor of pureed acorn squash in this hearty soup. The recipe serves 4. Try it! (more…)
Cippolini (aka Cipolline) are small flat onions with a mild flavor. Their flat shape and size make them excellent candidates for roasting whole.
The biggest problem with these little gems is getting the skin off. Use a paring knife to cut strips of the skin from one end to another. Boiling briefly may also help to get the skins off. But all that work is well worth it! (more…)