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Radicchio
Cooking radicchio brings out the vegetable's natural sweetness but it can also be served fresh. Grill radicchio halves and combine with cooked white beans and balsamic vinaigrette.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are members if the Brassica family and therefor kin to broccoli and cabbage. They do, indeed, resemble miniature cabbage. They are hardy and slow growing winter vegetable.
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Seasons/Availability
Spring
Description/Taste
The fruits of nagami kumquats are oblong, maxing out at about 2 inches long,. Once ripe, the fruit has a sweet orange rind with a sour interior.
Applications
Kumquats are entirely edible, making them versatile in both sweet and savory preparations. Slice kumquats into coins and cook with sugar and water until candied, then use to top pound cake or ice cream. Add sliced kumquats to pomegranate juice, champagne and club soda for punch. Poach kumquat slices in sugar and water, then layer over a tart shell baked with almond and butter filling, topped with kumquat syrup. Cook kumquat and onion slices until softened, then add lamb breasts, braising liquid and cook tagine until meat is done, then serve over couscous. Dice kumquats and mix with diced avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime for a fresh salsa. To store, refrigerate.
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| Garcia Organic Farms |
Seasons/Availability
Spring
Description/Taste
The fruits of nagami kumquats are oblong, maxing out at about 2 inches long,. Once ripe, the fruit has a sweet orange rind with a sour interior.
Applications
Kumquats are entirely edible, making them versatile in both sweet and savory preparations. Slice kumquats into coins and cook with sugar and water until candied, then use to top pound cake or ice cream. Add sliced kumquats to pomegranate juice, champagne and club soda for punch. Poach kumquat slices in sugar and water, then layer over a tart shell baked with almond and butter filling, topped with kumquat syrup. Cook kumquat and onion slices until softened, then add lamb breasts, braising liquid and cook tagine until meat is done, then serve over couscous. Dice kumquats and mix with diced avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime for a fresh salsa. To store, refrigerate.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Nagami Kumquats. One
is easiest, three is harder.| About.com |
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Preserved Kumquats |
