Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Experimental Kitchen Highlights

I'm wondering if I should make a blog sidebar of recipes that have been unusual successes...

Really, I shouldn't go on and on about the wonders of the farm box, but it has been such a great way to find new directions in cooking. This weekend I made:

radish leaf pesto
quite good-- I served mine on polenta with cherry tomatoes. I also didn't make it so paste-like-- I'm only working with knives here.

Persian Pickled Turnips
We can eat these in about a week. The turnips that came in our box were so tiny and cute, and they are supposed to be just perfect for pickling.

Ricotta Gnocchi
I wanted to be a Daring Chef, but the homemade ricotta was really so-so. Maybe I cooked it too long or the taste of our refrigerator got to it... The gnocchi were also just ok.

Chilled Radish Buttermilk Soup
The buttermilk saga continues--- actually this soup was refreshing and delicious. This may be the only way I will eat radishes.

I'm heading off to Switzerland tomorrow-- wish me luck!

2 comments:

Maryellen said...

Interesting items on your menu! Have a safe trip to Switzerland. Take some pictures for us.

steeler mom said...

The buttermilk radish soup sounds intriguing- i love radishes!
you two have definitely experienced some different culinary "treats!"