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Recipes and Cooking Tips

In addition to the recipes listed below, check out which farms and local food bloggers CISA staff read for inspiration.

Valley Bounty: Pies

November 22, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Seasonal Menus: Winter, Thanksgiving, Valley Bounty Recipes

Last week, I won a raffle at the Montague square dance—a maple pecan and sweet potato pie! Following gleeful eating, I began thinking about my[...]

Valley Bounty: Leeks

November 15, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Leeks, Thanksgiving, Valley Bounty Recipes

Soft and malleable in both texture and flavor, leeks have a delicate Allium allure that doesn’t overpower dishes (or leave you crying) like onions can.[...]

Valley Bounty: Local Turkey

November 8, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Thanksgiving, Turkey, Valley Bounty Recipes

Fresh and frozen local turkeys are widely available in the Valley, but you need to place your order now to reserve a bird for your[...]

Valley Bounty, November 1: Brussels Sprouts

November 1, 2014 Posted in: Brussels Sprouts, Valley Bounty Recipes

Brussels sprouts are the fun, mini-cabbage-like buds seen on stalks in your CSA share or at the store. For fear of turning them to mush[...]

Valley Bounty: Ground Pork, October 25, 2014

October 25, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Pork, Valley Bounty Recipes

Ground pork is the base for sausages, meatballs, patties, and dumplings from many cultures, including Asian, Eastern European and Latino. Vary the spices (chili flakes[...]

Valley Bounty: Green Beans

October 18, 2014 Posted in: Beans, Valley Bounty Recipes

Hard frost has not yet arrived in most of the Valley, and as a result green beans are still coming in strong. They bring a[...]

Valley Bounty: Cauliflower

October 11, 2014 Posted in: Cauliflower, Valley Bounty Recipes

All hail the cotton-headed brassica! Cauliflower, cousin to broccoli, is having a fabulous year here in the Valley. The cooler summer allowed heads size up[...]

Valley Bounty: Squash and Pumpkin Seeds

October 4, 2014 Posted in: Pumpkin, Valley Bounty Recipes, Winter Squash

Winter squash and pumpkins are famous for their flesh—roasted, baked or used in soups and pies—but their seeds often go straight to the compost pile.[...]

Valley Bounty: Celery

September 27, 2014 Posted in: Celery, Valley Bounty Recipes

Celery is good raw, stuffed, or added to hearty soups, stews and stuffings. It can be hard to grow in the Northeast due to its[...]

Valley Bounty: September 20, 2014: Pears

September 20, 2014 Posted in: Pears, Valley Bounty Recipes

Out with peaches and in with pears! This time of year you can find the right variety of pear for your eating and baking pleasure[...]

Valley Bounty: September 13, 2014: Hot Peppers

September 13, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Peppers, Valley Bounty Recipes

Hot peppers in the Valley are ripe for the picking this month. Varieties from around the world—with heat levels ranging from mild to scorching—are grown[...]

Kids’ School Lunch Recipes

September 12, 2014 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Kids' Recipes

Below are recipes are provided by Deanna Cook of Kidstir. 5 Lunch Box Ideas Apple Sauce Muffins Fresh Salsa Salad Bar in a Jar Layer[...]

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