Courtesy Hermit Creek Farm
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Cucumber Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1c. sour cream
- 1c. plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 c. chopped parsley
- 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. teaspoon salt
- 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and chill 1-2 hours to blend flavors.
Serve as a topping for grilled fish or with taco chips as an appetizer.
SOURCE: Bayfield Foods Cooperative/Lake Superior CSA
Braised Carrots with Mint and Cider Vinegar
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. carrots, scrubbed
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 tsp. celery seeds
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
Slice the carrots into ovals or into rounds about 1/3-inch thick. Warm the oil in a medium skillet with the mint and celery seeds to bring out their fragrance, then add the carrots, ½ teaspoon salt, apple cider vinegar and water to barely cover.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and reduce any remaining liquid so the carrots are nicely glazed. Taste for salt, season with pepper and garnish with a bit of chopped mint.
SOURCE: Hermit Creek Farm
Eggplant Caponata
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant, unpeeled, cut in ½-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 c. chopped green olives
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 c. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp. capers, chopped
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a large enameled or stainless steel pot.
Bring to a healthy simmer, stirring occasionally.
You can cook this over low heat uncovered for about an hour, or cover it and cook it over very low heat for several hours.
The slow stewing method blends the flavors very nicely, and the caponata is great reheated.
Serve with garlic bread or crostini.
If you decide to freeze this, it will keep for two months.
SOURCE: Bayfield Foods Cooperative/Lake Superior CSA
