CSA Challenge

CSA Challenge: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Dressing

Kohlrabi was described to me as radish-like, but I think it's much tastier! Prep: 25 minutes Ingredients 4 or 5 small kohlrabies, about 1 pound ½ avocado 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt ½ teaspoon sea salt 1½...

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Rhubarb Crisp

Another favorite that came from the CSA Challenge. Prep: 15 minutes; Start to finish: just under an hour. Ingredients 2 pounds rhubarb, sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (divided) 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,...

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Indian-Spiced Corn Soup with Yogurt

We could eat corn on the cob every day (debate still continues whether it's better on the grill or in the microwave, but that's for another time...), but once in a while it's nice to have it in a different form. This soup has lots of flavor! Start to finish: about an...

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CSA Challenge: Pumpkin with Soup Inside

The name of this recipe says it all! This was easy, fun, and has a very delicate flavor. (Picture coming soon!) Prep: 15 minutes; Bake 1-1 1/4 hours; Total time: 1 1/2 hours Ingredients 7-8 pound pumpkin 4 T butter Salt & pepper 1 c minced white portions of leeks...

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CSA Challenge: Half-Sour Pickles

Pickling cucumbers in today's CSA, and it turns out pickles are really easy to make! Prep: about 15 minutes; Let sit overnight. Ingredients 12 pickling cucumbers 1 garlic clove 6-8 sprigs dill 1 tsp. pickling spices (see below) ¼ cup kosher salt ¼ cup white vinegar 2...

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Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Jalapeno

I originally found this recipe as a "relish" for another dish, but it makes a great salad, too. Start to finish: 10 minutes. Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 medium tomatoes, diced into small...

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CSA Challenge: Pickled Beets

Another way to use cooked beets. Time after beets are cooked: Prep time: 30 minutes; Cool at room temperature and refrigerate 4-6 hours before serving. Will keep about a week. Ingredients 4 cups cooked beets 1 medium onion (optional) 1 cup cider or wine vinegar 1 cup...

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Baked Ratatouille

Anything with eggplant... Prep time 10 minutes; bake time 55 minutes; total time 1 hr+ Ingredients ½ onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 eggplant 2 zucchinis 1 red bell...

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Corn and Potato Chowder

A filling chowder made with fresh corn and potatoes from my CSA. Original recipe called for frozen corn, so this can be made any time during the year. Start to finish 45 minutes. Ingredients 3 T butter 1 onion, chopped 1T flour 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth 2 1/2...

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