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Valley Bounty Recipes

Archive of CISA’s Valley Bounty columns that focused on recipes and cooking tips.

Valley Bounty: Ginger

October 17, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Ginger, Valley Bounty Recipes

Local greenhouse-grown ginger is available for just a few weeks each fall. Vibrant, juicy and less fibrous than its older relative, it has tender skin[...]

Valley Bounty: Cauliflower

October 10, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Cauliflower, Valley Bounty Recipes

Beautiful fall cauliflower is available at markets and farmstands across the Valley . Mostly it’s white, but look for Graffiti or other deep purple varieties[...]

Valley Bounty: Grapes

October 3, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Grapes, Valley Bounty Recipes

Just-picked grapes are a treat, and of course they don’t need anything in the way of cooking or preparation. One fall, however, a neighbor brought[...]

Valley Bounty: Garlic

September 26, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Garlic, Valley Bounty Recipes

Celebrate the beauty of garlic this weekend with a trip to the Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange, or by preparing a garlic-themed meal—or both![...]

Valley Bounty: Swiss Chard

September 19, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Swiss Chard, Valley Bounty Recipes

In my house, the shift to cooler evenings brings renewed interest in cooked greens. Swiss chard is a stalwart, hearty green with a mild flavor[...]

Valley Bounty: Tomatillos

September 12, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Tomatillos, Valley Bounty Recipes

Tomatilloes are abundant and beautiful, but I didn’t grow up eating them and I’ve had to learn more ways to eat them. My best suggestion—and[...]

Valley Bounty: Tomatoes

September 5, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Tomatoes, Valley Bounty Recipes

It’s time to focus on tomatoes. First, eating them, in all their juicy, multi-colored glory. Second, preserving them. Here’s an easy method: line a rimmed[...]

Valley Bounty: Zucchini and Summer Squash

August 29, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Summer Squash, Valley Bounty Recipes, Zucchini

On this last Saturday in September, it seems fitting to herald a sometimes-unsung summer vegetable. Sure, zucchini can be prolific and overlarge, but young and[...]

Valley Bounty: Juicy Fruits

August 22, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Peaches, Plums, Valley Bounty Recipes

Peaches, plums, and melons are hard to eat without getting sticky, but no matter—whether you wash off demurely with a washcloth, dump a bucket of[...]

Valley Bounty: Cilantro

August 15, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Cilantro, Valley Bounty Recipes

Cilantro is easy to grow but quick to go to seed, requiring repeat plantings for constant harvest. If you are a cilantro lover, it’s an[...]

Valley Bounty: Edamame

August 8, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Edamame, Valley Bounty Recipes

One of the best things about edamame, or fresh green soybeans, is how fun they are to eat. The tender beans are sold still in[...]

Valley Bounty: Eggplant

August 1, 2015 Posted in: Recipes and Cooking Tips, Eggplant, Valley Bounty Recipes

Grilling is one of the best ways to enjoy eggplant—it keeps the heat outdoors, and lets you appreciate the contrast between the smoky grilled exterior[...]

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