Produce Briefs...
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Grower
Seasons/Availability
Spring and Summer
Current Facts
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
Description/Taste
This Italian heirloom variety has tender, flute-shaped, grey-green skin with white, raised ridges giving it a distinct appearance. Its flavor is nutty and rich.
Applications
Heirloom Romanesco squash, a soft-skinned variety, is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory preparation. Slice and layer with other vegetables and bake into a gratin. Cut into sticks, bread and deep-fry. For pickles, slice thinly into coins and combine with onions, garlic, sugar, fresh dill and vinegar. For simple preparation, slice and roast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Dice zucchini and cook in stri-fry. Halve lengthwise, remove seeds, stuff with meat or cheese and bake. Heirloom Romanesco squash should be used immediately but will keep for up to a week in cold, dry storage.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romanesco Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Spring and Summer
Current Facts
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
Description/Taste
This Italian heirloom variety has tender, flute-shaped, grey-green skin with white, raised ridges giving it a distinct appearance. Its flavor is nutty and rich.
Applications
Heirloom Romanesco squash, a soft-skinned variety, is versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory preparation. Slice and layer with other vegetables and bake into a gratin. Cut into sticks, bread and deep-fry. For pickles, slice thinly into coins and combine with onions, garlic, sugar, fresh dill and vinegar. For simple preparation, slice and roast with olive oil, salt and pepper. Dice zucchini and cook in stri-fry. Halve lengthwise, remove seeds, stuff with meat or cheese and bake. Heirloom Romanesco squash should be used immediately but will keep for up to a week in cold, dry storage.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Romanesco Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Seven Spoons |
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Bread and Butter Pickled Summer Squash |
| Figs With Bri |
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Beautiful Broiled Summer Squash |
| Melissa Nibbles |
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Easy Peasy Summer Pasta |
| Endless Simmer |
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Stuffed Heirloom Zucchini |
