I can’t wait to start trying the recipes in the CSA “bible” I picked up from Mike Brabo at Vesterbrook Farm last week. “From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce” is a recipe collection by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition and is now on the third edition.
Each vegetable has its own mini-chapter with a brief overview and history, preparation and storage tips, and anywhere from four to a dozen recipes where it is the star of the dish. I’ve marked one recipe from each vegetable that I want to make this year. By familiarizing myself with the book, I can be ready when I see these vegetables appear in the market stands. Here are a few the ones I’ve picked from the early chapters.
Asparagus – Simply Delicious Asparagus Soup
Beets – Beet Chocolate Cake
Bok Choy – Stir Fried Bok Choy with Cashew Sauce
Cabbage – Apple and Wine Braised Red Cabbage
Carrots – Carrot Almond Cake
Cauliflower – Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad with Apples and Raisins
Chinese Cabbage – Napa Noodle Egg Rolls
Fennel – Tangerine and Fennel Salad with Mixed Greens
In addition to the easy-to-use layout, I also like the variety of recipes provided. Look for pictures of these recipes this season on the blog.
“From Asparagus to Zucchini” by The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition http://www.macsac.org
The energy and passion behind the market
Kind of the geek of the group- I try to help where I can and keep all the website/Facebook/Twitter/Blog sites running smoothly. I also provide the sweat equity on market days.
Lori is the volunteer web/blog master.
Ellisville Community Farmer's Market 