In your share this week:
Romaine lettuce (Yummy Caesar salad!)
Basil
Mint
Braising mix (in the bag)
Broccoli Raab
Salad/ Japanese turnips
What is Broccoli Raab?
Broccoli Raab is a spicy mustard green that looks like small broccoli heads. I love it steamed and put in a pasta salad with olives, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, or just sauteed with pasta, garlic and parmesian (and that basil). Can you tell we eat a lot of pasta? It is an easy middle of the week meal.
Here is another side dish of broccoli raab if you are feeling more adventurous:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Micro-Quick-Hot-Sweet-Salad-of-Broccoli-Raab-and-Carrots-106236
The stuff in the bag is another braising mix--very tender, it does not need to be cooked for long. One of our CSA members, likes it with sauteed with garlic and olive oil as a side dish
The turnips are one of my favorite spring items. Slice them and cook them in butter until just tender. Add salt and pepper and serve as a side dish. You can add the greens at the very last minute. They are sweet and yummy.
Caesar salad is another summer favorite. I made homemade croutons tonight with old french bread tossed in olive oil and baked until just browned under the broiler. We added some smoked salmon, parmesian cheese, caesar salad dressing and top with lemon juice. It makes a nice light dinner.
Enjoy! Are you sick of greens yet? Rainy Springs bring lots of greens. Peas and broccoli next week! Maybe even some baby beets. We had a hail storm that set us back a little bit today. You will notice some shredded leaves on the lettuce. It is still just as tasty. Our spinach, chard, and other leafy greens were quite shredded.. Pics tomorrow.
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