We just missed Ivan (from Milk & Honey Organics) tonight, so we arrived home with a cooler full of fresh, organic fruits and veggies on our doorstep. There was a ton this week! I’m so excited! I already started Twice Baked Potatoes and Strawberries Romanoff for dinner tonight!
This Week’s Basket: 3 Hurricane Creek Farms Beefsteak tomatoes, 1 bunch Furman University Organic Garden’s Collard Greens, 3 Granny Smith Apples, 3 Red Navel Cara Cara Oranges, 1 Acorn Squash, 1 Cauliflower head, 2 Jumbo Yellow Onions, 1 large bunch Curly Parsley, 1 bunch Bananas, 1 Red Leaf Lettuce head, 2 handfuls of Russet Potatoes, 2 Leeks, and 1 pint Florida Strawberries. I feel so blessed! I love Milk & Honey Organics! All this is 100% Organic and only cost me $35, including the delivery!!
Here are some ideas for what to do with it:
Hurricane Creek Farms Beefsteak Tomatoes:
- Lamb Roast – my version adapted from Simply Organic
- Veggie Loaded Peppers – from Catherine of Adventures in Uncooking
Furman University Organic Garden’s Collard Greens:
- Collard Green Wontons – from Paula Deen
- Sauteed Collard Greens – from Tyler Florence
Granny Smith Apples:
- Turkey Burgers filled with Brie and Granny Smith Apples – from Bobby Flay
- Granny Smith Apples with Crispy Banana and Rum Ice Cream – from Food Network
Red Navel Cara Cara Oranges:
- Orange Vanilla Marmalade – from DesignSponge
- I also used one for my Strawberry Romanoff
Acorn Squash:
- Roast Squash Soup – my recipe
- Roasted Acorn Squash, Pomegranate and Arugula Salad – from Curtis Stone
Cauliflower:
- Cheesy Cauliflower – my recipe
- California Poppers – from Catherine of Adventures in Uncooking
Jumbo Yellow Onions:
- Swiss Chard and Swiss Cheese Egg Pie – my recipe
- French Onion Soup – my recipe
Curly Parsley:
- Pan Seared Halibut with Parsley Vinaigrette – from Curtis Stone
- Vegetable Quinoa and Vegetable Bouillon – my version from 101 Cookbooks
- Brown Rice Bar (aka Unfried Rice) – my recipe
Bananas:
- Enjoy in a smoothie
- Slice on top of waffles
- Peel and freeze – blend with chocolate syrup and PB for a quick ice cream treat (My Favorite Protein Shake)
- Or eat by itself
Red Leaf Lettuce:
- The Perfect Salad – my version
- Two Delicious Salads and One Delicious Dressing (Blackberry Vinaigrette) – my version adapted from my Aunt Cheryl
Russet Potatoes:
- Add one boiled to thicken a soup
- Shred, add an egg and make into a crust for an egg pie (see recipe under Onions above)
- Irish Cheddar Potato Bites – from Whole Foods Market
- Twice Baked Potatoes – my version
- Roasted Potato Wedges
- Potato Soup
Leeks:
- Use in a soup – my basic soup formula here
- Vegetarian Black Bean and Quinoa fiesta – my recipe
- Leek and Celery Stuffing – from Curtis Stone
Florida Strawberries:
- Strawberry Mint Sprint Rolls – from All Recipes
- Strawberries Romanoff with Real Whipped Cream (Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook)
- Toss in a salad with spinach, pecans, and goat cheese, topped with balsamic vinaigrette
- Strawberry Soup – my version adapted from a DesignSponge recipe
