This Week's Box: April 18th - 23rd

April 19, 2016 Connie Cowan

1. IN THE BOX (IN ORDER OF WHAT TO EAT FIRST):

Strawberries - Discard any bruised strawberries. Do not rinse until ready to eat. Strawberries don’t like to be wet. Do best in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week. Check the bag for moisture every other day. Keeps 2-3 days.

Stir Fry Mix or Lettuce - Most greens must be kept in an air‐tight container with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Keeps 2-3 days.

Red Russian Kale - Remove any bands, twist ties, etc. Most greens must be kept in an air‐tight container with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Kale does well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge. Keeps 2-3 days.

Oregano - Place in a glass of water and cover with a plastic bag. Change water often. Will last up to 5 days.

Sugar Snap Peas - You can refrigerate them for up to 5 days. Wrap in a paper towel and then seal inside a plastic bag.

Spring Cabbage - Wrap cabbage in plastic wrap and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. An alternative to plastic would be placing it in a tightly-locking container that limits air flow. Properly stored, cabbage should last about a week.

Cauliflower - Will last a while in a closed container in the fridge but some say cauliflower has the best flavor the day it's brought home.

Leeks - These large alliums are rather mild in flavor and simply melt to perfection when sautéed. Use in soups, stir-fries, or in place of onions in other dishes for a delicious and more subtle flavor. Save the dark green tops for making vegetable stock! Leave in an open container in the crisper wrapped in a damp cloth or in a shallow cup of water on the counter (just so the very bottom of the stem has water). Will last at least a week.

Radishes (or Spring Onions) - Store radishes in a plastic bag in the crisper of the refrigerator and they should keep for at least a week. If your radishes have leaves attached, it is best to remove them, as they tend to leach moisture from the root.

Green Garlic - My favorite way to enjoy is to stir fry the chopped garlic in a skillet with some olive oil. Then stir in eggs for a delicious green garlic scrambled eggs. Store in the crisper. Will last at least a week.

Spring Onions (or Radishes) - Store in a container in the crisper. Will last a couple of weeks.

Blood Oranges (Twin Girls Farm) - They will keep a day or two at room temperature and up to a week in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.

Apples (Hidden Star Orchards) - Apples last much longer if they are placed loosely in the bin of your refrigerator. Wrapping them in brown paper from grocery sacks will also help to keep in the moisture of the apple. Keep apples slightly apart from each other. Lasts up to 2 months.

2. THIS WEEK'S RECIPES

Cabbage, Peas and Carrot Slaw

Red Kale and Bacon Quiche

Lemon - Oregano Salmon with Leek and Pasta

Cauliflower Steaks with Romanesco Sauce

Oregano Salad Dressing

3. SHOPPING LIST FOR ALL RECIPES (ASSUMES YOU HAVE BASIC SALT AND PEPPER):

Shopping list for: Cabbage, Peas and Carrot Slaw

4 to 6 Carrots, finely chopped or shredded

Radishes, a few thinly sliced

Juice and zest from 1/2 Lemon

1 to 2 tsp fresh Mint, finely chopped

2 TB Mayo - homemade is far superior

1 TB Sour Cream

Shopping list for: Red Kale and Bacon Quiche

1 Eatwell Farm Savory Pastry Dough, rolled out in a tart pan that has been well buttered

3 Eatwell Eggs

1 1/2 cups Cream

Zest from 1/2 Lemon, optional

4 oz Bacon, chopped small

1/4 cup Gruyere Cheese, grated

2 TB Butter, cut into pea sized pieces

Shopping list for: Lemon - Oregano Salmon with Leek and Pasta

1 pack Linguine, cooked according to instructions

4 - 4 oz Skinless Salmon Filet

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, to drizzle (optional)

4TB Lemon Juice

3 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 to 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 cup Vegetable Broth

Freshly chopped Parsley, to garnish

Parmesan Cheese, for serving

Lemon wedges, for serving

Shopping list for: Cauliflower Steaks with Romanesco Sauce

4-5 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Coarse or flaked Sea Salt

1 cup coarse fresh Breadcrumbs

Red Pepper Romesco Sauce - Loads of simple recipes for this sauce can be found online

Shopping list for: Oregano Salad Dressing

1/4 cup fresh Lemon Juice - about 1 1/2 lemons

2 TB Apple Cider Vinegar

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

3/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Shopping list for all recipes: