Spices, coconut milk, and vegetables are delicious. Especially when it’s time to make a vegetable curry. This one may be adapted to fit the taste preferences of your household. It’s probably really good for you too because it’s full of vitamin & mineral rich vegetables. Plus, it tastes great! So all around, it’s a winner. … Read more
Ready, set, ferment! This past season I made an effort to preserve more of the food we grow. I canned tomato sauce, pickled cucumbers & beets, dehydrated tomatoes, made sauerkraut, and made kimchi. The last one might be my favorite type of food preservation. It’s neat because it combines lots of vegetables and I like … Read more
This recipe comes from Tinicum CSA members Nathan & Erica C. They had me over for a farmer-to-your-table dinner and served this delicious squash. If you still have some carnival squash decorating your kitchen try this out. Ingredients 2 carnival squash 1 pound ground sausage 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 … Read more
For the past few weeks, after distribution, I’ve been making variations on tomato soup. I’m calling it “Tomato Soup Tuesdays.” Since it’s been getting darker earlier and a bit cooler outside it’s nice to have a pot of soup simmering on the stovetop. I borrowed the idea of combining coconut milk with puréed tomatoes, onions, … Read more
Last year one of the members told me that fennel is good with pork. Recently I decided to test this idea out with pork chops and sure enough it was delicious. It was so good I even managed to convince a vegetarian to try it. Ingredients 2 pork chops, or more if you have ’em … Read more
At last we post our first recipe featuring green beans! Many thanks to CSA member Jennifer H. for giving us this post ready-made — you’re the best! Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 1 onion, roughly diced 1 8oz can tomato sauce 1 Knorrs bouillon cube – vegetable or chicken Vegetable oil … Read more
Chile vs. Brazil has just gone into overtime, and I’ve just finished thoroughly enjoying two big slices of this delicious spinach pie from CSA member Jennifer H. Easy to prepare and a real crowd-pleaser, this is a great recipe to have on the books. Also an easy recipe to customize: swiss chard or kale could … Read more
Short, simple & lovely, this recipe comes from CSA member Jennifer H. Eat ’em up! Ingredients 2 cups shredded zucchini or yellow squash 1 cup chopped onion 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/2 cup flour cooking oil (suitable for high heat) Preparation Mix together the summer squash, onion, egg, salt, and pepper. … Read more
This recipe is very similar to the broccoli & diakon quinoa dish that I posted a few months ago. The key is the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey mixture. It makes for both a savory and slightly sweet stir fry. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup millet 2 tbsp. peanut oil (I like … Read more
While harvesting broccoli raab for this season’s first share I realized that it might be good in risotto. It turns out that it is great in risotto and I strongly encourage you to try it! All you need is a few ingredients and the ability and desire to stir rice for awhile : ) Ingredients … Read more