Wow! Here come the crops! Summer has finally kicked in and the fields are beginning to burst with veggies. A few new things for you this week – Enjoy!
What’s in Box #8?
Salad Mix: More delicious greens for you this week. For best storage, keep greens in the fridge, in a plastic bag or other covered container, with just a little bit of moisture to prevent wilting.
Basil: This herb is loving the heat! For best storage, keep in a covered container or plastic bag in the fridge, with just a little moisture or in a jar like cut flowers.
Little Gem Lettuce: They’re back! These little delicious heads could top your sandwiches or become a salad on their own.
Cucumbers: Diva variety. No need to peel these. They are seedless and burpless. They definitely are a cool and crisp addition to many summertime dishes. Slice them up, sprinkle with a little salt and you have a terrific snack!
Carrots: A Nantes-style called Nelson. These roots are very sweet and will stay fresh longer if you remove the greens.
Zucchini: Raven variety. These can be eaten raw or cooked. They are especially good on the grill with some olive oil and lemon juice. Just cut into quarters (lengthwise) or flat slices for easiest grilling.
Cauliflower: Clarify variety. This is a new variety for us – let us know what you think. We have a few rotations of this in the field, so we will hopefully see it again.
Recipes:
Basil and Cucumber Sorbet
Something a little different to try with basil, instead a savory dinner you can try a sweet dessert! ~ Heather
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped cucumbers
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbs. rum
Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth, refrigerate, then put the mixture into an ice cream maker.
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Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
I have made this recipe a number of times, and mostly for meat-eaters who are blown away with how tasty these wings are! My friends request this recipe for every get-together, and it’s versatile so you can personally choose different sauces for whatever you’re in the mood for. ~ Taylor
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Baked Zucchini Fries
https://theplantphilosophy.com/lets-cook-baked-zucchini-fries/
If you know someone who counts fries as a vegetable (or if you are that person), then try swapping the regular ol’ potato out for some zucchini! These zucchini fries are baked instead of fried so in my book these definitely count as a serving of vegetables. ~ Taylor