Week 3 of 2010

What remains from last week….kale and turnips.

We got…

Arrowhead Cabbage, Braising Mix, Broccoli, Head Lettuce, Salad Mix, Scallions, Sugar Snap Peas, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Zucchini, Basil, Cilantro, Parsley.
Fruit arrived this week! We got Strawberries.

My plans…

Arrowhead Cabbage
I had not seen this variety before. The chat on the web says it is very tender and buttery. I plan to treat a little like bok choi – sauté it in peanut oil with a little garlic, salt and pepper.

Braising Mix
Either this
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Braised-Kashmiri-Greens-236820 or http://thespicedlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/balsamic-glazed-orange-roughy-with.html - the mustard greens part

Sugar Snap Peas and Turnips
Make a version of this Stir-Fry
http://everydayfoodblog.marthastewart.com/2010/06/todays-recipe-scallop-and-snap-pea-stir-fry.html

Swiss Chard
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Garbanzo-Beans-and-Garlic-with-Swiss-Chard-241110

Cilantro
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/lemon-and-cilantro-shrimp/Detail.aspx

Strawberries
Strawberry Shortcake

Storage Info for this week’s produce
Remember this boring post I did about zones in the refrigerator
http://purplecook.blogspot.com/2010/06/maintaining-freshness-and-storing-csa.html
Here is where Cook’s Illustrated JUL/AUG 08 suggests storing…

Berries and Peas – the front of the fridge
Broccoli, Cabbage, Herbs, Leafy Greens, Scallions, Summer Squash, Zucchini - crisper