Every Spring we have a lot of new folks who don't know what to do with fresh Radishes except slice them up for salads or crunch on them raw with dip. We'll share our Top 10 ways to enjoy them including some we bet you have never thought of!
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Raw with Butter and Salt - Yes the classic is still a favorite. we made open-face Radish Sammies for our Les Dames d'Escoffier group last week with Star Provisions Baguette, Wright Dairy Butter, sliced Easter Egg Radishes and a sprinkle of Herb Salt.
2.
Sauteed with Spring Peas - Shell some English Peas, slice some radishes and saute with Butter just until crunchy-tender. Makes a great side dish.
3.
Pasta Primavera - Chop and add to other Spring Veggies for a nice light lunch or supper. Our easy Pasta: prepare pasta of your choice, add prepared chopped veggies at the last 1-2 minutes of pasta cooking, drain all and toss with a little Olive Oil, salt/pepper and a grating of Asiago Cheese.
4.
Radish Top Soup - This one is a favorite of our friend Sasha Johns, her kids love it! Click
here for the recipe from a previous Newsletter.
5.
Quick Pickled Radishes - makes a great addition to a cheese tray. Wash, trim and slice Radishes in half. In a saucepan heat Apple Cider Vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns until sugar is dissolved. Add Radishes, remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate overnight before enjoying, they will keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks at least.
6.
Add to Roasted Roots - Yes, they make a great addition to Potatoes, Turnips, etc., for our classic. Wash, trim, chop, toss with olive oil salt/pepper and roast in a hot oven on a baking sheet until tender and crispy.
7.
Add to Chicken, Egg or Tuna Salad - Chop Radishes into a fine dice. They make a great crunchy add to these favorites. Oh, Salmon Salad, too!
8.
Use for Stir-Fries - Any type of Radish is great used this way, not just Daikon!
9.
Spring Soup - Wash, trim and chop Radishes, Salad Turnips, Green Onions and Sugar Snap Peas (or use shelled English Peas). Saute with a little butter until tender, add broth and cream, season with salt/pepper. Serve chunky or puree with an immersion blender. This is great hot or chilled!
10.
Any Way You Would A Carrot - Yep, that's our rule of thumb! If you have a recipe that calls for Carrots and don't have any handy try substituting with Radishes. You might find all kinds of new ways to enjoy them!
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Farmhouse Supper Club
Make your reservations ASAP for June, May and July are sold out!
May 14th (SOLD OUT!) / June 11th / July 9th (SOLD OUT!)
Our monthly Supper Club meals are four-course menus we prepare right here on the farm with the ingredients we have from our group of farmers that week. We always have a Soup, a Salad, a Main Course (both Vegetarian and Meat options) and Dessert. The Kids Menu is smaller portions of the four courses and we can accommodate food allergies and preferences for most anyone. Be sure to look for the lovely article about our Supper Club in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution from January 21st! If you missed it here is the link to the online version.
Purchase your reservations here and be sure to make a note in the Comments section of the order which date you are reserving for. If you have not been out yet to join us for our Farmhouse Supper Club we look forward to your visit!
