Author Topic: Produce box of the week (Read 3408 times)

JBM · « **on:** April 29, 2020, 01:48:56 PM »

Ok this weeks box
Apples
Oranges
Squash
Zucchini
Romaine lettuce
Iceberg lettuce- I think it’s huge. Better not be cabbage
Giant onions. One was mushy and I threw it away
Bag of potatoes
Pineapple
GrapeS
Broccoli

Not panicked about this one. Except I still have apples and oranges from last week

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diablita · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2020, 04:46:08 PM »

Nice haul. And oranges can sit in the fridge for a looooong time if you have space in the fruit drawer. Or make the margarita mix.

That kind of looks like cabbage to me. If it is, do you need help with it? I'm sure you're good with the rest. Also, if you happen to have fish sauce and butter in the house I have a really delicious broccoli recipe that might be different from your same old.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2020, 04:58:49 PM »

Haha yes that looks suspiciously cabbage like!

I’d be interested in the broccoli recipe.

JBM · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2020, 05:24:00 PM »

I will have to further inspect but I think you’re right. It smelled like lettuce but it’s so big it must be cabbage. I will need ideas.

Also I got a cantaloupe as well.

And I don’t have fish sauce. Just the idea of it makes me gag. I don’t care what it really is.

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picote · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2020, 05:56:27 PM »

that looks great! I can see something like this kicking me out of my comfort zone.

And yes to the broccoli recipe diablita!

We've been making a version of the lemony broccolini RA posted in the broccoli thread. So similar to what we were already doing, but amazing how much better it was!

diablita · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2020, 10:21:20 PM »

Roasted Broccoli with Brown Butter Fish Sauce

the browned butter is clutch. don't skimp.

diablita · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2020, 10:21:58 PM »

I'll be back tomorrow with more recipes but if you have access to a grill, slice thickly, spread w/ olive oil and salt and grill until charred.

JBM · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2020, 06:22:55 AM »

Ok so it’s a giant head of cabbage. What do I do with it??

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Ice Cream · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:02:46 AM »

are they red delicious apples? The only thing those are good for is apple sauce.

JBM · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:41:45 AM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on April 30, 2020, 08:02:46 AM

are they red delicious apples? The only thing those are good for is apple sauce.

They’re more of a Macintosh type. Not my favorite but work with some peanut butter

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diablita · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2020, 11:32:38 AM »

do you like stuffed cabbage? and did you see my question above about access to a grill?

picote · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2020, 12:37:32 PM »

Quote from: diablita on April 29, 2020, 10:21:58 PM

I'll be back tomorrow with more recipes but if you have access to a grill, slice thickly, spread w/ olive oil and salt and grill until charred.

Is this for the cabbage? I love, love grilled cabbage. Unfortunately I cannot convince DH to love it too. He gets way too excited about slaw to even think about cooking it.

JBM · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2020, 01:28:27 PM »

No grill and I haven’t had it stuffed.

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BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2020, 01:38:44 PM »

I love slaw, that's my cabbage go to. I also like it stir fried asian style with ground pork and some shrooms....

diablita · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2020, 01:57:46 PM »

picote, yes. I love grilled cabbage. I'll eat it as is but maybe if you make the slaw mayo stuff to put on decomposed-style he'd like it?

Stuffed cabbage is tasty. I haven't made this recipe (I usually wing it) but I make many of Tori Avey's recipes and they're always solid:
https://toriavey.com/toris-kitchen/stuffed-cabbage-leaves/

JBM · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2020, 02:27:47 PM »

I got sent this as a suggestion - https://www.skinnytaste.com/un-stuffed-cabbage-bowls-instant-pot-or-stove-top/?fbclid=IwAR2_XWTGM55dLThIxVwQycivWuOk_-EZ7I15Sj6C8PxwICGrZ7_TlVec0Wk

I don't have all of the ingredients on hand.

merigayle · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2020, 06:54:42 PM »

roasted cabbage!

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:22:46 PM »

Quote from: diablita on April 30, 2020, 01:57:46 PM

decomposed-style

Awesome autocorrect!!

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2020, 08:26:38 PM »

We’ve been keeping up pretty well with our produce box. We are a little spoiled by all the years we did the CSA at the farm, though, because we are used to “just picked” freshness and the the stuff delivered in a box shipped from New Jersey (and, obviously, points beyond) just can’t compare. But, it comes right to our house and it’s reasonably priced, so we are going to stick with it until we can join the summer share at the farm. We missed the spring share this year and I’m regretting it.

diablita · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2020, 09:02:03 PM »

caribougrrl · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2020, 09:26:30 AM »

I love cabbage!

My mom used to slice it thinly, steam it lightly, and toss with sour cream, a touch of sugar, and a touch of salt. Usually served as a side dish for pork chops, but it goes with just about anything.

My favourite way to use cabbage is in okonomiyaki (japanese-style pancake)... we usually use this recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/okonomiyaki to get the proportions of veg vs. batter (the batter really just barely coats all the veg)... and will use shredded cabbage and whatever else is on hand... we rarely put meat in it, but shrimp and pork are common... serve with mayo + hot sauce (british "brown sauce" is HP sauce, which would also be good).

Also, cabbage pan-fried in butter with onions and apples is a great side OR under a soft-boiled egg OR in a bowl topped with toasted walnuts and feta cheese and/or roasted squash.

If we order chinese food, one thing I love is singapore noodles, but they are really way too salty for me to be eating... so I order them anyway, and mix with an equal volume of finely sliced cabbage for a pretty delicious cold noodle salad.

diablita · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2020, 12:59:26 PM »

I love okonomiyaki. Made it for the first time recently. Thanks for the reminder.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #22 on:** May 05, 2020, 01:02:21 PM »

My produce box this week had celery, onions, potatoes, oranges, apples, pears, carrots, one zucchini, an acorn squash, scallions, mushrooms... I think that's it.

I also got an instacart today and I doubled up on a couple things inadvertently (carrots and oranges) but we'll use all of those. Plus I bought cilantro, cukes, avocados, and bananas.

I feel set for now on the produce front, although I'd probably like to have more potatoes.

JBM · « **Reply #23 on:** May 07, 2020, 08:48:56 AM »

You got a good box Bonita!
I gave my mother the cabbage and the winter squash. I just couldn't deal. I still have broccoli, one zucchini, some lettuce to use up. I also still have the small peppers from a couple of weeks ago. I cut up the canteloup and pineapple, but I need to focus on eating them. I am eating two oranges or two apples with pb for breakfast, so those are making a dent finally. Oh and one giant onion and a bag of potatoes.

Boyfriend and I discussed getting a box to split next week. I am thinking we do Friday pick up so then I can get it and bring his half over that night since I go over on Fridays after work.

Meanwhile I had a big old pile of pasta for dinner last night with no veggies. I just needed a time out.

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