This Week's CSA Box: Let's Try Kohlrabi!

Kohlrabi:  A.K.A. - "The Alien Vegetable" 

 This week's box features some tried and true favorites and a vegetable, which may be new to some of you: kohlrabi.  I love kohlrabi.  When my boys were young they called it "the alien vegetable" because they thought the way the leaves shot out of the bulb made it look like it came from outer space.   They are grown now and still refer to it as "the alien vegetable."

 I'll tell you all about this taste sensation in just a moment.  But, first, let's take a look at exactly what we got in this week's box.

What we got:

cabbage 

kohlrabi

sweet potatoes

baking potatoes

radishes

spaghetti squash

kale - 1 huge bunch and 1 bag

kuri squash

apples

yellow onions

mixed lettuce - 1 bag

carrots - with beautiful green tops!

 What to do with it

Crispy Roasted Radishes:  I have never roasted radishes in my entire life!  This recipe looks so amazing that I cannot wait to give it a try!  If you make it, let me know what you think!

One-skillet Hot Sausage and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Chives:   That is one long, impressive recipe title, isn't it?  Whew!  The finished product looks even more impressive, though.  I like this recipe, because I can easily substitute some of my vegan sausage and be ready for a meat-free supper. The original recipe calls for napa cabbage.  But, I'm subbing the green cabbage we got in this week's box. I've been sick for three days.  So, my 14 year old sous chef was responsible for making this recipe for supper.  He did a great job! 

 Meet my good friend, Kale!

 You seriously cannot beat the nutritional punch of kale.  Kale does have a strong "green" taste and it best consumed after it has been massaged and left for an hour or so to soften in whatever dressing you choose.


 I love Kroger kale salad:  https://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/krogers-super-summer-kale-salad-522693.  Kroger sells it in their deli department.  But, you can make it at home for much, much less.  I have made it multiple times with everyone giving it "two thumbs up".  It is very versatile and you can sub ingredients that you have on hand.  You can also sub the homemade dressing of your choice to keep the sugar, oil, and salt to a minimum. 


Kale Chips: If you are having trouble convincing yourself that kale is really delicious, then try this recipe.  I have made kale chips several times and even children who have an emotional problem with the texture of kale have loved these chips.  Do watch them carefully though.  They burn easily.  Here's the link:  https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/melissa-darabian/crispy-kale-chips-recipe-1923723

Kale and Roasted Red Kuri Squash Salad:  Yes!!  I can't wait to try this one!!  Holy cow!  Just click on the link that the amazing photos will draw you into this tasty experience!  It combines the kuri squash and kale from this week's box.  

Ready for kohlrabi?  Yes, you are!  We love this unique vegetable!  You can eat it raw or cooked.

 Here are my best tips and recipes: 

Leaves:  The leaves are edible and, because of their thicker, waxy texture, they hold up well when cooked in vegetable soups.  Cut out the thick, center stem, dice the leaves, and  throw them into vegetable soup.    Let them simmer for the last 10 minutes or so of the soup cooking time.  They have a nice, mild "cabbagey" flavor.

Raw:  We have visited the Cookie and Kate website before and it is there that we find this yummy looking recipe for crispy apple and kohlrabi salad.  It's like a lemony slaw and uses apples and kohlrabi.  https://cookieandkate.com/2015/crispy-apple-kohlrabi-salad-recipe/

Cooked:  A common autumn supper for us is:  big pans of assorted roasted root vegetables.  I add kohlrabi, along with baking potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions, and carrots or parsnips .  Here's a link:  https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/203975/roasted-kohlrabi/.  You can use any of the root veggies from this week's box for this recipe.

Enjoy your week!  Let me know what you think of this week's recipes.  I was super-pleased with the variety and combinations of flavors that I found! 

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Hope