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This Week's Box October 9th-13th, 2018

Summer meets fall in your box this week!


CONTENTS:

  1. In the box - and how to store it

  2. This Week's Recipes

  3. Shopping List

1. IN THE BOX:

*Items in Box for 2

*San Marzano Tomatoes- Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter.

OR

*Heirloom Tomatoes- Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter.

*Arugula- Wash and dry well. Wrap with a damp paper towel and store in a glass container in the fridge. Lasts up to 5 days.*Lunchbox peppers- Only wash them right before you plan on eating them as moisture decreases storage time. Store in a cool room to use in a couple of days, place in the crisper if longer storage is needed. Lasts up to one week.

OR

*Red Russian KaleRemove 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, collard greens, and chard do well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge. Wash well before use.

*Turnips- Remove the greens (store separately) same as radishes and beets, store them in an
open container with a moist cloth.

*Onion- Store in a cool dry place out of the light. Lasts 2-3 months.

*ChardRemove 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, collard greens, and chard do well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge. Keeps 2-3 days.

*Sweet PotatoesStore in a cool, dark, well‐ventilated place. Never refrigerate ‐ sweet potatoes don't like the cold. Lasts up to 3 weeks if stored properly.

*PomegranatesKeeps up to a month stored on a cool counter.

Eggplant- Does fine left out in a cool room. Don't wash it, eggplant doesn't like any extra moisture around its leaves. For longer storage - place loose, in the crisper. Keeps 5-7 days.

BasilTrim the ends and place basil in a glass containing about 1 inch of water; then cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and leave at room temp. Replace the water whenever it gets cloudy. Should keep for about a week

FennelIf used within a couple days, fennel can be left out on the counter, upright in a cup or bowl of water (like celery). If wanting to keep longer than a few days, place in the fridge in a closed container with a little water. 

Spaghetti Squash- Store in a cool, dark, well ventilated place. Many growers say winter squash gets sweeter if they're stored for a week or so before eaten. Will last several weeks.

ApplesApples 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

Sweet Potatoes & Greens

Turnips with Yogurt & Tomatoes

Chicken Cutlets with Chard & Pomegranate

Spaghetti Squash Fritter

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

Sweet Potatoes & Greens

1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Avocado, sliced and divided

Cayenne
Lemon
Turnips with Yogurt & Tomatoes

1 1/2 cups plain Yogurt
3 TB good cooking Oil
2 Shallots, peeled and thinly sliced (or use 1/2 onion from the share)
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp Cayenne

Chicken Cutlets with Chard & Pomegranate

1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
4 Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/4” thick, aprox 6 oz each

2 large Eggs
1 1/2 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Olive Oil + 2TB
1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp Chile Flakes

Spaghetti Squash Fritter

1/3 cup Arrowroot Starch or Flour
1 Green Onion, sliced

4 slices Bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 large Eggs
1 to 2 TB Coconut Oil or cooking fat of choice