An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok choy is limited to the cooler weather of spring and fall. A traditional stir-fry vegetable from China, bok choy is rapidly...
Hello to all of our members! Were you able to make it out to the pea patch for our first Harvest Event of 2019? I hope many of you did, as it's so much fun and you can pick a nice amount in a relatively short time. Since peas are part of this week's share, we featured...
A cool summer salad, this recipe is quickly and easily assembled. Other fresh vegetables, such as sliced cucumbers or thinly peeled carrots, can be added for color and texture. The Food.com website featured this recipe, shared by Country Chef. Prep time: 30 minutes...
One of Rachel Ray's delicious and easy recipes, this is a nice change of pace for serving green beans. Remember to dry the green beans thoroughly after washing, before plunging them into the hot oil. Try serving them with ranch dressing as a dip, or try Rachel's...
Found on the Real Simple website, this recipe was contributed by Chris Morocco. It's a colorful, tasty main dish, perfect for using some of those peas you've been picking! Prep time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound Flank steak 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch...
The first ripe tomatoes of the season are eagerly anticipated by cooks and gardeners alike. An excellent source of antioxidants and dietary fiber, they also offer us high levels of vitamin A and potassium, and are a good source of vitamin C. They can be baked,...
Potatoes are considered an important staple food and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Because of their neutral starchy flavor, they are a good complement to many meals. They are available year-round as they are harvested somewhere every month of the year....
Zucchini is one of the many varieties of summer squash. It is excellent in replacing lost fluids on hot summer days as it is approximately 94 percent water. Low in calories and a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium, zucchini is easily digested and...
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...
Since cucumbers are 95 percent water, they help us replenish the fluids and minerals we lose on those sizzling hot July days. While containing small amounts of vitamins A, C, and a few minerals, they are rich in vitamin E. In addition to using as a snack, either...
