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Dragon Fruit
This grapefruit-sized fruit actually grows on a climbing cactus. Its spongy pulp is white or sometimes pinkish red, sweet and juicy with numerous tiny edible black seeds scattered throughout
Sunchokes
Actually a tuber, the sunchoke looks like a small, bumpy potato or ginger root. The knobby, thin-skinned exterior is usually tannish-gold to cream colored but some varieties are reddish or purplish.
Grower
Romanesco squash is available during spring and summer.
Romanesco squash are an heirloom variety grown locally.
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.
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
Romanesco squash is available during 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.
