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,...
Ingredients: 1-3/4 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup pecan pieces Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Place beans in a large pot of boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. 2. Drain and rinse under cold water. 3. In...
This recipe is shared by Michele, a food writer and blogger on Flavor Mosaic. She loves using strawberries in recipes that she creates, and this is one of her favorites. She mentions that it's an excellent recipe to bring to a picnic, potluck, or summer party. Prep...
One of the most popular herbs used to flavor spaghetti sauce, lasagna, and of course, pizza, oregano has a distinct fragrance and aroma. It is also used in the preparation of chicken, fish, soups, omelettes, sauces, and pickling. Try adding fresh chopped oregano...
One of the most familiar cooking herbs, thyme is often used within soups, stews, sauteed or baked vegetables, custards, and casseroles. This herb gives the food a warm and tangy flavor, and retains its strong flavor even after cooking. It is also used in dressings...
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ready in: 50 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 pound medium fresh beets, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 4 large carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into thin slices 4 cups...
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the publication "From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce"-Third edition. It is published by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition. Servings: 6 Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 pounds of...
This week your share will contain either escarole or red leaf lettuce. Click here for image and description of red leaf lettuce. Escarole lettuce is a type of endive. Delicious and versatile, it is characterized by dark green outer leaves, while the inner leaves...
Who can resist a fresh sweet strawberry, ripe from the patch? Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and are rich in the B-complex vitamins. They also contain significant amounts of vitamins A and E, and the minerals potassium, manganese, fluorine,...
Peas have a sweet taste, a starchy texture and are high in fiber and protein. Peas stored in the refrigerator in a bag or unsealed container will keep for about 5 days. Fresh peas can also be blanched for one or two minutes and then frozen. If you decide to blanch...
