We're off to eat some veggies!
- Colleen Orozco
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Welcome to our CSA blog, where we’re excited to kick off the season with vibrant, fresh produce straight from the farm! As we dive into this week’s bounty, we’re thrilled to share fun and easy recipes that showcase the seasonal vegetables featured in your share: shelling peas, kale, spinach, salad turnips, and crisp lettuce. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, these recipes will inspire you to make the most of your CSA experience and enjoy the flavors of the season!
Spinach:
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
A healthy and flavorful option, this stuffed chicken is easy to make and impressive to serve.
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries
This refreshing salad combines fresh spinach with sweet strawberries and a tangy dressing.
Shelling Peas
Shelling Peas with Butter and Mint
A simple yet elegant side dish, shelling peas sautéed in butter and fresh mint highlight the sweet flavor of the peas. This recipe is quick to prepare and pairs well with grilled meats or fish.
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Pea Risotto
This creamy pea risotto is a comforting dish that showcases the natural sweetness of shelling peas. The addition of Parmesan and a hint of lemon makes it a delightful main course or side dish.
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Lettuce
Caesar Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing
This recipe features a delicious homemade Caesar dressing and offers protein options such as grilled chicken or chickpeas. Enjoy your cooking!
Love and Lemons Caesar Salad Recipe
Kale
Kale Corn and Tomato Succotash Recipe
This vibrant and nutritious dish combines the earthy flavors of kale with the sweetness of corn and the juiciness of fresh tomatoes. It's a perfect side dish for summer barbecues or a light vegetarian main course. The succotash is not only colorful but also packed with vitamins and minerals, making it a wholesome addition to any meal.
Salad Turnips
I know, this one is new for many folks, but fear not! Here are a couple of recipes for salad turnips that are simple and delicious, perfect for those who may be unfamiliar with this vegetable.
Roasted Salad Turnips with Honey and Thyme
This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of salad turnips, enhanced by roasting them with honey and fresh thyme.
Salad Turnip and Radish Salad
This refreshing salad combines salad turnips with radishes, greens, and a light vinaigrette.
Best Wishes for a Delicious and Healthy CSA Season!
As we embark on this exciting journey of fresh produce and culinary creativity, we want to remind you that this is just the first of many blogs we will be sharing. Each week, we will feature recipes highlighting the wonderful vegetables offered at the CSA.
Share Your Favorite Recipes
If you have any favorite recipes that you'd like to share, please send them to howellcsa@gmail.com. We would be delighted to include them in our upcoming blogs!
Here's to a fruitful season filled with delicious meals and healthy eating!
Thanks and see you next week!
Colleen
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