What's New in this Week's CSA Box?

Cucumbers, green peppers, and leeks make their debut in this week's box alongside seven other favorites! 

What's in the box?

1 pint cherries

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 pint blueberries

2 leeks

1 large bunch of carrots

1 yellow squash

1 pound of red potatoes

10 ears of sweet corn

3 cucumbers

a half dozen green peppers

What Am I Going to Do with It?  

Once again this week we are trying to stay away from the oven.  It's hot enough without adding more therms to the atmosphere in the house.  

1.  Cucumber cherry salad pairs the sweetness of cherries with the crisp texture of cucumbers.  Yum!

2.  Vegetable kabobs!  This is not the first recipe that I've gotten from Damn Delicious.  I can't wait to try this.  You could probably substitute any in season vegetables.  I'll use cherry tomatoes, yellow squash, and green peppers from the box. To avoid heating up the house, throw them on the grill and serve over brown rice. Add a salad for the perfect summer meal.  

3.  Smashed twice cooked potatoes with leeks and green garlic.  I was looking for something different to cook this week.  Topped with fresh lemon juice, these potatoes look delicious!  

4.  Corn and tomato pasta salad.  I love the magazine Midwest Living!  They inspire me to remember what is great about living in the middle of the US.  They always feature fresh produce presented in new and interesting ways.  This hearty main dish salad is a perfect example!  Along with corn and tomatoes, you add shredded chicken and either homemade or store bought pesto. 

5.  Blueberry Chia Jam.  If you've never made jam with chia seeds, do give it a try.  It's quick, easy and delicious!  Don't worry if it is a bit runny when you first make it.  It thickens up in the fridge.  

6. Chicken, tomatoes, and corn foil pack.  We had a really good experience with the foil dinner packets that we made on week #2 of the CSA boxes.  Vegetarians can add chunks of tofu, while the rest of the family adds chunks of chicken.  Throw these individualized meals on the grill until done. 

That's it!

Enjoy the goodness of summer!  

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Hope