Please remember to leave your host location neat and orderly. Both your host and Penn’s Corner deeply appreciate your efforts! Also- if you have an egg or flower share please only take the one that is clearly marked with your name. If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact us.
Thanks so much!
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We received two responses to our beet pancake challenge. Our first response was from Jess and Simon Bromley.
Here’s a picture of my son Simon eating the pancakes for breakfast. His review was, *and this is a direct quote* “mmmmm. Yumyumyumyumyummy!” I thought they were very good. We changed some of the ingredients around for what we had on hand. I would recommend adding nutmeg and cinnamon, but we add that to just about everything.
Our second reply was from Deborah Moore. She tells us that the pancakes were amazing and will become a regular rotation for breakfast. Nice photo Deborah!
Simon says “yummy”.
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Each week we will will ask you to review the contents of the previous week’s box.
We very much appreciate your taking this short survey as it helps us in a number of ways!
If you are on the Asparagus route please click here. Zucchini members can click here.
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THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
Asparagus Share
~ jalapeno peppers, Clarion River Organics, OG or Blue Goose Farm, CNG
~ 1 yellow squash, Clarion River Organics, OG
~ 1.5# peaches, Kistaco Farm
~ 1# tomatillos, Becarri’s Farm
~ 1# green beans, Weeping Willow Farm or Nu Way Farm or Hostetler’s Farm
~ 1 zucchini, Becarri’s Farm
~ 1.5# green tomatoes, Nu Way Farm
~ 2# PA Simply Sweet onions, Crighton’s Farm
~ 2# red tomatoes, Matthew’s Farm
~ green bell pepper, Blue Goose Farm, CNG |
Zucchini Share
~ 1# leeks, Weeping Willow Farm
~ 2 cucumbers, Weeping Willow Farm
~ 1/2 pint blueberries, Dawson’s Orchards
~ pint gold tomatoes OR 1# red tomatoes, Nu Way Farm or Blue Goose Farm
~ 1 yellow or patty pan squash, Clarion River Organics, OG
~ 1# tomatillos, Sunny Meadow Farm
~ 1.5# green tomatoes, Nu Way Farm
~ 2 jalapeno peppers, Clarion River Organics, OG
~ 1 green bell pepper, Clarion River Organics, OG
~ 1.5# peaches, Kistaco Farm
~ green or red mini Romaine lettuce head, Clarion River Organics, OG |
OG- certified organic CNG- certified naturally grown
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This recipe should be cut in half for the quantity of tomatoes in your box. Also, here is a baked green tomato recipe for the more health conscious among us!
Adapted from From Matt Lee and Ted Lee’s “The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook”
For 6 people
- 3 pounds green tomatoes (about 6-8 medium tomatoes)
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 3 cups peanut oil
- 3 batches Lee Bros. All-Purpose Fry Dredge (see below)
- Kosher salt, if needed
- Lemon juice, if needed
1. Cut out the stem ends from the tomatoes, and slice the, 1/4-inch-thick with a serrated knife; reserve. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a broad, shallow bowl.
2. Pour the oil into a 12-inch skillet, and heat over medium-high heat until the temperature on a candy thermometer reads 365 degrees. (If using a different size skillet or pan, fill with oil to a depth of 1/3 inch.)
3. Heat the oven to 225 degrees. Set a baker’s rack on a cookie sheet on the top rack.
4. Spread the dredge on a large plate or pie pan or in a small, shallow baking pan. Taste the tomatoes. They should have a bright tartness like citrus fruit. If they don’t, sprinkle the slices with salt and lemon juice. Then press 1 tomato slice into the dredge, once on each side, shaking any excess loose. Dunk in the egg mixture, then dredge the slice on both sides again. Shake off any excess ad place the slice on a clean plate. Repeat with more slices until you’ve dredged enough for a batch (3 or 4 slices). With a spatula, transfer the first batch of slices to the oil.
5. As the first batch cooks, dredge the second batch of tomatoes, but keep a watchful eye on the first. Once the slices have fried to a rich golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes, flip them carefully and fry for 2 minutes more, or until golden brown. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a plate lined with a double thickness of paper towels and leave them to drain for 1 minute.
6. Transfer the slices to the baker’s rack in the oven, arranging them in a single layer, so they remain warm and crisp. Repeat with the remaining slices until all the green tomatoes have been fried. Serve right away with Buttermilk-Lime Dressing (see below).
Lee Bros. All-Purpose Fry Dredge
Makes 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons stone-ground cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
In a medium bowl, sift the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper together twice. Stir and turn out onto a flat surface. Press tomatoes into the mixture on all sides and shake the excess loose.
Buttermilk-Lime Dressing
Makes 1 1/4 cups
- 3/4 cup whole or lowfat buttermilk
- 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 3-4 limes)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup finely minced green onion
- 1/4 cup finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator not more than 2 days.
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Tomatillos!
There are a zillion ways to incorporate these little green jewels into your meals. Here is a link to 10 favorite tomatillos recipes from foodiecrush. Or the standard favorite, tomatillo salsa rarely disappoints.
Salsa Verde Recipe
- 1 pounds tomatillos, husks removed & washed
- 3 jalapeños
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 medium-large onion
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop the onion in half, crush the garlic, and leave the jalapeños and tomatillos whole. Roast on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven for about 15 minutes, turning all halfway over through roasting time.
- Peel the garlic, de-seed and rough chop the jalapeño, and peel and rough chop the onion.
- In a food processor, add all roasted ingredients, plus cilantro and salt and pulse until all ingredients are chopped and desired consistency is reached.
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This galette is truly delicious! It is also beautiful and easy to make. That combination is pretty much my dream so I’d have to say that this recipe is on my list of favorites. I will also add that I am not above purchasing a high quality pie crust when time presses on me. Trader Joes’s carries one with no hydrogenated oils.
Crust adapted from Williams-Sonoma, filling adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated tart
Serves 6
For the pastry:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, chilled in the freezer for 30 minutes
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chill again
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup ice water
Filling:
1 large or 2 small zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium garlic clove, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup (about 1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded mozzarella
1 tablespoon slivered basil leaves
Glaze:
1 egg yolk beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Make dough: Whisk together the flour and salt in a large bowl. Sprinkle bits of butter over dough and using a pastry blender, cut it in until the mixture resembles coarse meal, with the biggest pieces of butter the size of tiny peas. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice and water and add this to the butter-flour mixture. With your fingertips or a wooden spoon, mix in the liquid until large lumps form. Pat the lumps into a ball; do not overwork the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Make filling: Spread the zucchini out over several layers of paper towels. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let drain for 30 minutes; gently blot the tops of the zucchini dry with paper towels before using. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and the garlic together; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon of the garlicky olive oil together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare galette: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a floured work surface, roll the dough out into a 12-inch round. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet (though if you line it with parchment paper, it will be easier to transfer it to a plate later). Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the bottom of the galette dough, leaving a 2-inch border. Shingle the zucchini attractively on top of the ricotta in concentric circles, starting at the outside edge. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of the garlic and olive oil mixture evenly over the zucchini. Fold the border over the filling, pleating the edge to make it fit. The center will be open. Brush crust with egg yolk glaze.
Bake the galette until the cheese is puffed, the zucchini is slightly wilted and the galette is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with basil, let stand for 5 minutes, then slide the galette onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
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