Squash-Spiked Mashed Potatoes
While this recipe, from the magazine Whole Living, calls for Yukon potatoes, any potato will work. As presented, the recipe serves 6.
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Smashed Sunchokes with Thyme Butter
You can prepare sunchokes in a number of different ways, including raw, but we’re partial to the simplicity of this recipe – found on the Serious Eats food blog – in which they’re treated in the same way you would a small potato, like a fingerling. (more…)
Maple Roasted Honeynut Squash
A tinier version of butternut squash, honeynut is slightly sweeter and has a thinner edible skin. Here’s a recipe for roast honeynut squash, found on Olivia Adriance’s food blog. You can serve alongside a roasted protein for a simple but totally satisfying weeknight meal. Or give it a try for Thanksgiving and see what your family and friends have to say about this mini gourd. Serves 6 as sides. (more…)
Fresh Cranberry Beans with Olive Oil and Garlic
If you ever wondered how to cook cranberry beans and what to do with them, this recipe is perfect for you. Found on the mayihavethatrecipe.com food blog, this dish is quick, simple, and super flavorful. Yields about 4 cups. (more…)
Thyme
There are actually over 100 varieties of thyme, but only 2 that are used in the kitchen: Garden thyme and lemon thyme. Garden thyme has a woodsy, pungent aroma, while lemon thyme, when crushed, has a distinct lemony smell. Leaves and sprigs are used in salads as garnishes, and in soups, chowders, and in many Cajun and French dishes. (more…)
Summer Vegetable Bread Pudding
Bread pudding isn’t just for dessert – you can make a savory bread pudding with your summer veggie and egg shares. Feel free to substitute other ingredients, herbs, or cheeses, depending on what you have available. Works great as a brunch dish that serves 8-12. (more…)
Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Colorful rainbow carrots make this veggie side dish, found on the Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen food blog, impossible to resist. If you don’t have rainbow carrots, regular carrots work well too! Serves: 3-4. (more…)
Ratatouille
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…)
Easy Fingerling Potatoes
Fingerling potatoes are quick and easy to prepare on the stove-top. Because of their size, they cook quickly, and don’t need to be peeled. Try any of these variations! (more…)
Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake
This recipe, from Penzey’s Spice catalog, serves 4 easily and uses several squash and some of the herbs we should be getting this week. (more…)