Cauliflower Bisque
A RECIPE FROM JAMES… Lately I’ve been really into bisques made with coconut milk. I just love the ever-so-subtle coconut flavor. Using coconut milk is also a great substitution for heavy cream! This easy cauliflower coconut bisque is velvety and delicious. You would never guess it wasn’t made with heavy cream. It’s perfect for a first course for a date night at home, or for a light lunch with some crusty bread for dunking. To give this soup it’s smooth velvety texture, I pureed it in a high-speed blender after it cooked. You could also use a handheld immersion blender if...
Read MoreButternut Squash Pasta
This week’s contribution comes from CSA member Marshall Mosley. It’s a recipe he adapted from one he found online that looks like the picture below. Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, about 2 pounds 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped 1 scant teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces flat or ruffled pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 dozen sage leaves 2 medium cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1...
Read MoreCurried Cauliflower Soup
Well, folks, it seems like we need to make the most of the chilly days from now until spring. They’ll be gone before we know it. So, here is a soup recipe I found on The New York Times website and plan to try out with the cauliflower from this week. Another way I like to prepare cauliflower is with curry spices, olive oil and onions. I chop up my cauliflower into bite sized pieces and saute them together with all the ingredients in pan on high heat, usually my wok. Everything is seasoned to taste, so vary the curry powder to your liking. Add cumin, paprika, and chili powder if you like...
Read MoreButternut Squash Soup
Here’s another contribution from Judy Secrest. Click the title to download the PDF recipe for Butternut Squash Soup Whole Foods. The recipe includes three variations for you to enjoy.
Read MoreBlack Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos
From Joy the Baker — a suggestion by CSA member Judy Secrest. Thanks! (serves 4) For the Potatoes: 2 sweet potatoes (really orange-fleshed yams), peeled and cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and red chili flakes to taste juice of 1 lime For the Cabbage Slaw: 2 heaping cups shredded cabbage 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onions 2 heaping tablespoons chopped cilantro juice of 2 limes salt and red chili flakes to taste For the Beans: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed juice of 1 lime...
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