Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

Thanks to CSA member Laura M. for this recipe:
Rutabaga Fries
1 rutabaga
toasted sesame oil
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder
Preheat oven to 400f.
Peel and slice rutabaga into french fry strips of the size you prefer. You can use a mandoline if you’ve got one. Steam for 20 minutes; remove and dry on paper towel.
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Winter Salad with Black Radish, Apple, and Escarole
1-2 black radishes, sliced very thinly into half-rounds
1 large (or 2 small) apple[s], cut into small chunks
1 large head of escarole, washed and broken into bite-sized pieces
Sage Vinaigrette
Toss the radishes, apples, and escarole with two to three tablespoons (or to taste) of the sage vinaigrette (see below).

Sage Vinaigrette
1 [...]

From Just Food:
Butternut squash and apples are a classic combination, and this soup combines them perfectly.
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 rib of celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 Tbsp butter
1 butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, chopped
1 tart green apple, peeled, cored, chopped
(squash and apple should be at a 3 to 1 ratio)
3 [...]

Fried Green Tomatoes
(yet another recipe)
4 to 6 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
salt and pepper
flour for dusting
2 eggs, beaten
cornmeal or bread crumbs
bacon grease or vegetable oil
Salt and pepper the tomato slices; dust lightly with flour. Dip slices in beaten egg, letting excess drip off, then coat well with meal or crumbs. Fry in hot grease or [...]

Ginger and Garlic Pak Choi
1 small pak choi
½ inch fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
Separate the pak choi leaves and cut off the chunky stalks. Slice the stalks finely. Roughly chop the leaves.
Peel and grate the ginger. Peel and crush the garlic.
Heat the oil in a wok until almost smoking. [...]