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Dee’s Corner

Dee’s Corner

Hi everyone, Did you all enjoy the first sweet corn of the season as much as we did? To me, that is always the (un)official start of summer. In the weeks to come, I'll be including many recipe suggestions for how to use the sweet corn in your shares. One of these is...

Kohlrabi Radish Coleslaw

Kohlrabi Radish Coleslaw

This quick and easy recipe is shared by Ali on her blog, "Fix Me a Little Lunch". Prep time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Kohlrabi, scrubbed and peeled 4-5 Radishes Juice from 1/2 Lime 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Olive oil Pinch Sugar Pinch...

Kohlrabi and Corn Salad

Kohlrabi and Corn Salad

Rachel Hanawalt is the author of this recipe, found on the website "One Green Planet". Rachel includes this one and many others on her blog, "Simple Seasonal". Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: For the Salad: 5 ears of Sweet corn,...

Kohlrabi Fritters

Kohlrabi Fritters

Found on the Taste of Home Test Kitchen website, Lindsay D. Mattison is the creator of this recipe. For additional flavor and color, add a peeled, shredded carrot to the batter. Ingredients: 1 pound Kohlrabi, peeled and shredded (about 3 medium kohlrabi) 1 Tablespoon...

Radishes

Radishes

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,...

Yellow Onions

Yellow Onions

A classic cooking onion, yellow onions are also known as storage onions. They have a long storage life, and are best stored at room temperature in a dry dark location. Yellow onions have a sharp robust flavor and aroma. Their most common use is for soups, stews and...

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe

A member of the cucurbita family, which includes squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, melons and gourds, cantaloupe and its relatives grow on the ground surface as a trailing vine.  An excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and dietary...

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem.  The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi.  It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...

Green Beans

Green Beans

Green beans are one of the few beans that can be eaten fresh. Green beans are often steamed, boiled, stir-fried, or baked in casseroles. When picked young, green beans are a wonderful source of vitamin K, fiber and folate.  And what may come as a surprise to some...

Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

An ancient staple food of the Americas, corn is often referred to as maize.  When combined with most beans or dairy, corn will provide a complete protein.  This is shown by the many traditional native dishes.  Similar to other whole grains, corn is a great source of...