Shares 8/5

full shares this week and accompanying recipes we like here on the farm:

- summer squash and zucchini 1.5 lb

see the grilled squash recipe on our blog

- cucumbers 2 lb

cucumber salad: slice cucumbers thinly then dress with vinegar, olive oil, chopped fresh basil and salt and black pepper.

- snap beans 1.5 lb

Anne's favorite way to eat them is simply steam 5 minutes with butter, salt and black pepper. best if still a little crunchy (don't overcook!).

- green onions 1 bunch

use like onions or scallions. 

- turnips 1 bunch

Margiana's favorite Indian Turnip recipe: boil 4 cups chopped turnips until tender. drain. in frying pan heat 3 tbsp oil then add 1 chopped onion, 1/4 tsp tumeric powder, 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger, 1 tsp whole cumin seeds. when onions are glassy add cooked turnips. stir and add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp chopped garlic. simmer 5 minutes and serve. 

- beets 1 bunch

cook 1 lb pasta until almost done. in a separate pan saute 1 chopped onion in olive oil. add 1 to 2 cups chopped beets. add some water and steam until tender. add 3 cloves chopped garlic. add pasta and continue cooking and mixing for 1 minute. drizzle with olive oil and  sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. serve.

- summer lettuce 1 bag

salad dressing: 1 clove garlic chopped. 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup. 1/4 cup olive oil. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar. 2 tbsp soy sauce. mix and ready.

- herb mix of basil and mint 1 bunch

put a sprig of mint in ice tea for a refreshing drink. 

if you have any good recipes, or have been inspired by your produce, please let us know!!! share here on the Rosasharn blog.