GYPSY SOUP

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. Spanish paprika
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tsp. turmeric
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. basil
2 cups chopped, peeled winter squash, sweet potato, or pumpkin
1 tsp. salt
dash of cinnamon
1 stalk celery, chopped
dash of cayenne
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 green or red pepper, chopped
1 Tbs. tamari
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
3 cups stock or water

In a soup kettle, sauté onions, garlic, celery and sweet potatoes in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add seasonings, except tamari, and the stock or water. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and beans. Simmer another 10 minutes or so – until the vegetables are tender. Add tamari and serve.

*Tip: This soup freezes well. You can also throw in greens at the end, such as TATSOI or KALE or CABBAGE.

(from Moosewood Cookbook by Molly Katzen)

POTATO SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1 1/2 lb. potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
2 shallots, finely chopped or 4 scallions
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
salt & black pepper

Bring potato pieces to a boil in a large pot. Simmer gently until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain. While the potatoes are cooking, mix shallots, vinegar, and oil until combined. Add the hot potatoes to the vinaigrette with “mix-ins” (see below), if using. Toss gently to coat each potato piece. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4.

“Potato Salad Mix-ins“: Vary the flavor and texture by adding 2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley, or chives, 1 Tbs. grainy Dijon mustard or 2 celery stalks, finely chopped.

(The Organic Cookbook by Renée Elliot & Eric Treuillé)

ORECCHIETTE WITH PUMPKIN, PECANS, AND SHALLOT SAGE BROWN BUTTER

Posted on by October 13, 2017

5-6 oz. orecchiette (“little ears”) pasta
6-8 Tbs. butter
3 Tbs. finely chopped shallots
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. minced fresh sage
3 c. cubed, cooked pumpkin or winter squash
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. chopped, toasted pecans (or walnuts)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta in lots of boiling salted water until tender. Meanwhile, heat butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add shallots, garlic, and sage; cook until butter just begins to brown. Reduce heat to low and stir in pumpkin/squash. Add salt and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with pumpkin/squash and pecans. Serve immediately with Parmesan. Serves 4-6.

(From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Seasonal Produce by MACSAC)

SUMMER SQUASH AND CORN SOUP

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1 lb. summer squash
2 ears corn
3 large shallots
2 large garlic cloves
1 fresh jalepeno chile
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2-1/2 c. water
Garnish: fresh cilantro leaves and sour cream.

Cut summer squash crosswise into 1/2″ thick slices. Shuck the corn, and working over a bowl, cut kernels from cobs. Halve cobs. Chop shallots & mince garlic. Wearing rubber gloves, chop jalepeno chile, with seeds if desired. In a 5-quart heavy kettle combine all ingredients (including cobs), except water, and cook over moderate heat, stirring 3 minutes. Stir in water and simmer mixture until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. Discard cobs. In a blender puree the mixture in batches until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring to another bowl. Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls, and top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped cilantro, and if desired extra chopped jalepenos.

(Capay Organic Farm CSA “Farm Fresh To You” website)

GARLIC STIR-FRIED SNAP PEAS

Posted on by October 13, 2017

3 c. sugar snap peas or snow peas
1 Tbs. oil (any mild one)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
cooked rice (optional)

Heat oil in skillet. Stir in garlic. Add peas; cook and stir 2-4 minutes on medium heat. Remove and sprinkle on lemon juice. Add salt and pepper. Serve over rice, if desired. Makes 3-4 servings.

(From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Season Produce, MACSAC)

MUSHROOM, SNOW PEA, AND SPINACH SALAD

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. tarragon vinegar
1 tsp. minced fresh tarragon (1/2 tsp. dried)
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
salt & pepper
1 1/4 lb. snow peas, strings removed
1 bunch spinach, stemmed
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 large radishes, thinly sliced

Whisk oils, vinegar, tarragon, and mustard in small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add snow peas; cook 45 seconds. Drain, run peas under cold water and drain again. Combine peas, spinach, mushrooms, and radishes in large bowl. Toss salad with enough dressing to lightly coat. Pass remaining dressing separately. Makes 6 servings.

(From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Farm-Fresh, Season Produce, MACSAC)

INDIAN STYLE TURNIPS OR RADISH

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1 bunch turnips & greens or 1 bunch radishes & greens (well washed and chopped)
1 tsp. turmeric
½ tsp. mustard seeds
1-2 Tbs. oil
chili powder to taste
salt to taste
1 tsp. coriander powder
2-3 garlic scapes chopped

In sauté pan, heat oil on high heat. Add turmeric, mustard seeds, chili powder, coriander powder, salt. Stir over med-high heat for 2-3 min. Add turnips (root) and coat well with oil/spice mixture. Cook over med-high heat for a couple of minutes. Add garlic scapes and greens. Continue to cook on med-high heat for a couple of minutes. Turn heat down to low and cover for 5 min. Cook until desired consistency for turnips is achieved (some like crunch, some like soft). Serve as side dish or main meal for one person.

(contributed by CSA member, Anu Whitelocke)

CANDIED ROOT VEGETABLES

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1-1/2 pounds turnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
6 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds EACH parsnips & carrots, peeled, cut into 1-inch lengths
1/3 cup golden brown sugar
1-3/4 cups broth

Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add turnips, carrots & parsnips. Saute 5 minutes, stir often. Stir in broth & sugar. Cover, bring to a boil. Uncover; reduce heat to medium & simmer until vegetables are tender & liquid is reduced to syrup, stir often, about 30 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serves 12.

(Capay Organic Farm CSA “Farm Fresh To You” website)

TURNIP SOUP WITH TURNIP GREENS

Posted on by October 13, 2017

1-1/2 pounds small turnips (1-2 inches across) weighed without greens
3 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
5 Tbs. butter (or light oil)
2 to 3 leeks, white parts only, sliced (about 8 oz.)
6 sprigs of thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
4 cups milk (can substitute 2 cups soy milk or 2 cups vegetable stock)
2-3 cups chopped turnip greens
fresh chopped thyme for garnish (optional)

Peel the turnips (thickly if they are large and mature) and slice them into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a boil; add 2 tsp. salt and the turnips. Cover the pot and cook for 1 minute, then drain. Melt 3 Tbs. of butter in a soup pot with 1/2 cup of water. Add sliced leeks, blanched turnips, thyme, and 1 tsp. salt. Stew them, covered, over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Then add milk. Slowly heat it without bringing it to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until turnips are completely tender (about 10 minutes or less). Cool the soup. Puree it in a blender or food processor. Sort the turnip greens and pick out the freshest ones; rinse them well. Chop them roughly or fine, as you prefer. Melt the remaining 2 Tbs. butter in a pan, add turnip greens and cook over medium heat until tender, about 5-10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Then add to soup and stir in well. Garnish with fresh chopped thyme (optional). Serves 4-6.

(The Greens Cookbook)

TURNIP GREENS-BANANA/CARROTS STIR-FRY

Posted on by October 13, 2017

bunch of turnip greens
1 onion, chopped or 5-7 scallions
1 sliced carrot or 2 sliced bananas
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 Tbs. toasted sesame seed

Wash and cut up greens. Stir-fry onion until translucent. Add the greens and cook 4-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, then add bananas. Cover and wait just long enough for bananas to heat through. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seed and serve. (An alternative is to stir-fry sliced turnips and carrots 4 minutes. Add greens and stir-fry 5 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheese.)

(What Do You Do with This Stuff? An Alphabetized Cookbook for the Less Familiar Vegetables)