Middle Eastern Bread Salad
Adapted from a recipe in yesterday’s New York Times.
Adapted from a recipe in yesterday’s New York Times.
Steam eggplants until tender, about 6 minutes. While eggplant is steaming, make miso dressing by stirring together miso, sake, wter, sugar and ginger in a small pot. Heat for about 2 minutes. Set aside. When eggplant is tender, remove from steamer and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange on serving platter and cover with miso…
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The directions specify not shaking the can of coconut milk because you want the liquid to have separated so you can spoon off the creamy top portion to start this recipe. As with all curries, use the vegetables you have on hand. The combination of sweet potatoes with eggplant and peppers is particularly nice.
I had a beautiful acorn squash in my box – hope yours was just as pretty. The first acorn squash of the season always gets cut in half, seeded and baked with a little butter and maple syrup. Later, I’ll think about stuffing them.
If these cooler nights are making you think “soup”, here’s an easy, easy recipe. You could just roast the squash, onions and chicken and stop there, or you can cut it all up and turn it into soup. Your call.
Since we’re still getting tomatoes, perhaps you’d welcome an idea for a variation on tomato caprese salad. This one comes from “The Spendid Table’s How to Eat Supper.” I like the addition of currants.
Here’s a recipe for when you run out of ideas for collard greens this fall. It comes from the Food 52 blog. Besan or chickpea flour is traditional and can be found at the DeKalb or Buford Highway Farmers Markets or at stores that sell Indian groceries. Not sure if Whole Foods or Sevananda carries it. You could substitute all-purpose flour if that’s simpler.
This recipe is adapted from one by Mary Moore, owner of Cook’s Warehouse. Her recipe uses leeks. I’m suggesting sautéed onions instead. But by all means, if there’s a leek in your vegetable crisper (or rather, 4 leeks) please use those.
This Italian apple recipe is adapted from one in Saveur magazine. I thought the use of red wine in an apple pie was interesting; you may, too. Great use to use up the end of a bottle. Any of the tarter apples in your box will work here.
This recipe is adapted from one on Chow.com. I think the smallish butternut squash in my box today may be just the right size!