This salsa recipe from AllRecipes.com is delicious as a snack or a take-along addition to a picnic or barbecue. It was shared by Dawnie1219. Ingredients: 2 medium Cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped Green bell pepper 1...
Found on the AllRecipes.com website, this is an easy introduction to kohlrabi if you're new to it. The author of this recipe, WSBlend, tells us "Kohlrabi is a vegetable that reminds me of a potato crossed with an artichoke heart." Servings: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes...
Found on Pinterest, the author of this recipe goes by ieatthepeach. The velveting step that the author suggests takes a little extra time, but it is worth it. The end result is plump, juicy shrimp that will not overcook. Serves: 6 with rice For velveting the shrimp: 1...
A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94 percent water and of modest nutritional value, it does provide a small amount of minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium,...
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a powerhouse vegetable, very rich in vitamins A, C, and the mineral calcium. It is also high in the B vitamins. Kale is the highest in...
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, especially calcium, it is also believed to be a digestive aid and a blood purifier. Its tartness increases with...
Nothing beats the flavor of a pie pumpkin, with its sweet taste and smooth texture. It provides the most vitamin A of all the common fruits and vegetables, and is also high in iron, potassium, and phosphorus. Save the seeds--they are an excellent snack, offer...
With this final week's inclusion of a pie pumpkin, I thought it might be nice to have a selection of pumpkin recipes to offer you. They are all relatively easy. Pumpkin Hummus is a great seasonal snack, accompanied by fresh veggies, pita chips or crackers. If watching...
Since Farmer Cole is busy harvesting our CSA items for the final week, we offered to write his column. At this point in the year, we tend to have mixed feelings: satisfaction, gratefulness, relief, among others. Gratefulness to all of our members who have been with us...
This very easy soup recipe was shared by Dana, who blogs on her site titled Minimalist Baker. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 4 Ingredients: For the soup: 2 Pie Pumpkins (2 pumpkins yield about 2 1/4 cups pumpkin puree) 1 Tablespoon Olive oil 2...
