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Fun with CSA Vegetables - How to cook unfamiliar foods

3/3/2023

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Every 2 weeks I get 10 pounds of farm fresh organic vegetables and fruits. What to do with them?

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CSA BOX
Getting a regular CSA box is a new experience for me. We have a new place in our neighborhood called FoodShed Small Farm Distro. They support small, local farmers who use sustainable farming methods. I am happy to support these farmers, and especially happy to taste their awesome produce. 
THE CHALLENGE
Yesterday the person at FoodShed challenged me to create meals just from what's in the box, and then teach a class/demo on how I did it. I'm not sure about teaching a class, but I can write a blog post. 
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
So, my first attempt was cooking these oyster mushrooms and baby garlic. For both of them I had to look them up to see what the heck they were, and how they could be used in a recipe. And they were so pretty, I had to take some photos first. 
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THE RECIPE - Oyster Mushrooms and Baby Garlic
It's so simple you can hardly call it a recipe, but here goes:
  • Mushrooms - Cut off the ends of the stems, and then cut in bite sized pieces.
  • Garlic - Pull off the outer layer of the garlic and cut off the root end. Cut off the leaves. Then I simply sliced the garlic as I would a green onion. 
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and stir fry the mushrooms and garlic. (I added a little water instead of more oil when it started to get dry.)
  • Cook till the desired softness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • That's all! Yum!
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HAVE YOU TRIED THESE VEGETABLES?
Do you have other ideas for using these vegetables? Please share in the comments. Happy eating!
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