It’s shoulder season, a time of in-between, halfway between solstice and equinox. The last vestiges of summer-warmed zucchini and peppers snuggle next to the first root veggies, squash, and hardy winter greens that will soon fill the farmers market tables.
We pick up on Thursdays, and it was a lovely day. Friday, however, has been rainy and cool, perfect for dreaming up soups, stews, braises, and roasts. No meat needed.
Can’t stand to look at zucchini again until next year? I’ve been tossing mine in green smoothies along with spinach, an apple, some avocado and/or banana, almond milk, and a few cubes of frozen mango. Problem solved.
What to do, what to do?
Here are some ideas of what to do with your fancy produce. I wasn’t hungry when I started this list…
- Savory Kabocha and Tofu Pie
- Kabocha with Ginger
- Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup
- Dry-Cooked Cabbage with Tofu and Peas
- Braised Cabbage
- Lacto-Fermented Sauerkraut
- Sunshine Breakfast Bowls
- Edible Beans
- Rosemary White Bean Soup
- White Beans Puttanesca
- Pan-Fried Corona Beans and Kale
- Kale and Red Onion Savory Breakfast Squares
- Curried Red Lentil, Chickpea, and Red Kale Soup
- Kale Salad with Avocado and Apple
- Beans with Greens, Two Ways
- Kale, Potatoes, and Eggs
I’m so excited to be hosting my first Thanksgiving dinner this year! My sister and her family (including my turning-4-next-week niece) and my mama are coming out to stay with us and I can’t wait. A few friends are coming, too — the more the merrier, right?
Do you do a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
I haven’t quite decided on the menu yet, but my husband, housemate, and another friend are plotting turkey. I said I don’t care, but they can’t steal my oven for it. My family hasn’t had turkey for Thanksgiving in at least a decade.
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No turkey for me!!
With this being a year of new traditions, whatever you chose will be great! I’ll even help cook.
Thanks, Mom! I told El Spouse that he has to make a list of “must-have” dishes, or I’m making whatever I want. You might be on pie duty. I’ve got apples.
The guys can come over to our house for turkey…Meanwhile, I’ll be interested in your menu. I got some great new vegetable “side” ideas from the new issue of “Cooking Light”. Gobble, gobble…
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I’m guessing that Grandma Burnett’s Sweet Potatoes will NOT be on the list! Sigh. Guess I’ll have to make them for Christmas!
But I am a good pie maker and I saw the boxes of apples you had. Will there be any left in 2 more weeks???