Posts Tagged ‘zucchini’
Eating Guide for Summer Veggies and Greens
Updated June 23, 2022 Use this summer veggie eating guide to … Choose what to cook according to your time frame. Gain confidence in your cooking. Truly enjoy food that’s not only good for you but tastes incredible too. Basil: Eat in 5 minutes: Pair whole or torn leaves with fresh cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, or…
Read MoreHow to Store Summer Veggies and Greens
As we approach the start of our Summer CSA, we want to make sure our farm members know how to store all their summer veggies. Here’s our guide to keeping those veggies and greens fresh as long as possible! Note: We wash all our greens before packing them, so you can eat them straight from…
Read MoreSautéed Summer Squash with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan
One of my favorite simple side dish go-to’s is pretty much any sautéed veggie with fresh herbs and freshly grated Parmesan. Since summer squash is just coming into season, we had this last night as an appetizer, but I’d eat it any time of day as a side dish or snack or even breakfast. The…
Read MoreHow to Store Summer Squash, Patty Pan Squash, and Zucchini
One of the first veggies in our Summer CSA Share is the delightfully versatile summer squash. Part of the cucurbita pepo family, this tender vegetable can easily stand alone in a simple saute, or partner with other ingredients in a shish kabob, pizza, soup–and the list goes on. To store properly, keep the squash…
Read MoreChicken Sausage, Kale, and Peaches on Corn Tortilla
This year’s biochar crop is Red Russian kale, a variety of the once-obscure, now-seen-everywhere garden green. Even though some foodies argue that kale has reached its popularity peak, plenty of others see kale as a kitchen staple that is here to stay. (Despite the dismay of comedian Jim Gaffigan, and, yes, Dan and I…
Read MoreWhite Chili with Leeks, Fall Roots, and Kale
Leeks are a new item in the share this fall, and one of those lovely, sort-of-strange-looking fall veggies that you may or may not find in the grocery store on a given day. A member of the Allium genus, leeks often play a role similar to that of the onion, but offer a more subtle flavor…
Read MoreKale Salad with Apples and Figs
The first time I made this salad—as a side dish for a family get-together this summer—I almost exactly followed the recipe I found on Epicurious’s website. We liked the salad so much, Dan made it for our 4-year-old’s preschool potluck, but he made a couple changes (including cutting out the red pepper flakes to make…
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