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Fennel Slaw
1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced  1 red onion, thinly sliced  1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves  2 tablespoons lemon juice  2 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper In a medium bowl, whisk olive
Products (Fennel, Parsley, Onion, Red)

Creamy Fennel Soup With Herb Salad
5 bulbs fennel with stalks and feathery green tops (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and freshly grou

Braised Carrots and Fennel
6 large carrots, peeled 2 large bulbs fennel 1 large onion 1 teaspoon sugar Salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped dill 3 tablespoons chopped chives Slice the carrots 1/2-inch thick on an angle. Quarter the fennel bu
Products (Onion, Fennel, Carrot, Chives, Dill)

Roasted Pumpkin Soup
A great combination of many fall garden foods
Products (Onion, Garlic, Pumpkin, Leek, Apples)

Pumpkin Muffins
Cook a pie pumpkin in the oven until soft and then try this out

Eggplant Burgers
2-3 cloves minced garlic4 c. roasted eggplant 1 tbsp. water 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 c. chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro or a mixture) 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 c. dried bread crumbsCut eggplant in half longwise, place on
Products (Garlic, Eggplant, Parsley)

Asparagus Quiche with Celeriac Crust
Asparagus Quiche with Celeriac Crust – adapted from Simply in Season . For the crust, mix together in pie pan: ·            3 c. shredded celeriac or potato·  &
Products (Asparagus, Celeriac)

Breaded Fried Celeriac
Breaded Fried Celeriac – from Herwig’s Austrian Bistro   ·            6 fist-sized celeriac bulbs·           
Products (Celeriac)

Seared steak salad with edamame and cilantro
Makes 2 servingsI leave out the bell peppers since they're not in season with the rest of these spring goodies.  Mix in whatever you have around.    8 ounces top beef round steaks, 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of fat    

Fettuccine with Sage Butter
Ingredients:1 package cooked fettuccine 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 ounce (1/2 cup) Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated plus more for serving 2 Tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves. Steps: Place 5 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons
Products (Sage)

Risotto with Chard & Winter Herbs
Saute in 2 tbs. olive oil and 1 tbs butter 1 bunch Swiss Chard cut into strips without stalks, 1 small diced onion, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 1 tbs. chopped rosemary leaves, and 1 tbs. chopped sage leaves, 3 tbs chopped parsley. Cook over low heat 10
Products (Onion, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Chard)

Pear, arugula and pancetta salad
Makes 4 servings    1 tablespoon champagne vinegar                               
Products (Greens: Arugula, Pears)

Arugula and Tomato Pasta Salad
Arugula is a unique flavorful addition to pasta salads. Mash a clove of garlic with ¼ tsp salt, mix with 2 tbs olive oil. Toss with 2 finely chopped tomatoes, half doz. chopped olives, ½ lb. Linguine, 1 bunch arugula (minus coarse stems) and ba

Edamame Side Dish
A "how-to" on eating edamame

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
Put 1 c. fresh tomatillos, husked, into boiling water. Lower heat and simmer gently 20 minutes. turn frequently so they don't split. Drain. Mix 2tbs onion (diced), 2 Jalapeno or other hot chilies(seeded & chopped) & 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro (choppe

Sweet Soybean Salad
Uses Edamame or green soybeans

Lemon Balm Lemonade
One of Linda's favorites
Products (Lemon Balm)

Lemon Mojitos
A new use for lemon balm
Products (Lemon Balm)

Bean and Potato Salad with Basil Oil
Uses many CSA foods for August

Spanish Green Beans
From CSA member, Judy. Uses 4 ingredients from this week's share.

Green Bean Salad
12  oz. fresh green beans, trimmed 1/3  cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 4  green onions, sliced 2  stalks celery, chopped 2  Tbsp. olive oil 2  Tbsp. lime juice Lime wedges (optional) 1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe d

Slow Cooked Squash
Shared recipe from Leslie Clemenson, BGF CSA Member
Products (Onion, Summer Squash)

Cantaloupe Soup
1 large cantaloupe1 t. sweet curry powder (or nutmeg or cinnamon for a sweeter, less savory soup)1/4 - 1/2 t. fresh ground black or white pepper1 T. honey1/8 - 1/4 c. yogurt2 - 3 T. lemon juiceberries, spice, or fresh mint to garnish In blender, pur

Leek or Onion Soup
Sauté 4 c. chopped leeks or onions in 2 tbs butter until soft. Add 2 quarts water or vegetable broth and simmer another 20 min. Add salt or soy sauce to taste. For a treat, ladle soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese and place under
Products (Onion, Leek)