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Recipes
Baingan Ka Bharta (Punjabi Eggplant) – Boston Organics
1 medium eggplant2-3 large onions, finely chopped3 green chilies1 tablespoons finely cut fresh ginger3-4 large tomatoes, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon red chili powder1 teaspoon corianderSalt1-2 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon cuminCilantro, coarsely chopped for garnish1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 pinch asafetida (or onion powder) Set oven to broil on high. Cut eggplant in half and place flat-sides […]
Spinach (Bunched) – Boston Organics
Spinach is an edible, flowering plant, native to central and southwestern Asia. A fun spinach fact: dishes made with spinach are refered to as “florentine” in honor of Catherine de’Medici, the Florence-born, 16th century queen of France who loved spinach so much that she insisted it be served at every meal! (Read more on Wikipedia.) […]
Raspberries – Boston Organics
Raspberries are a sweet and subtly tart fruit that are belived to have originated in eastern Asia. They are usually reddish-pink in color, but can also be black, purple, orange, yellow and white. Storage Tips Store unwashed berries in the refrigerator. Use quickly, as fresh organic berries are not sprayed with anti-fungal agents. They spoil […]
Pomegranates – Boston Organics
Pomegranates are native to the area of modern Iran and Iraq and have been cultivated there and throughtout the Mediterranean region and southeast Asia for millenia. They have a thick reddish skin that needs to be cut open to reveal hundreds of seeds. The seeds are embedded in a delicious water-laden pulp – the edible […]
Honeydew – Boston Organics
Honeydew is a type of melon usually characterized by its smooth, greenish skin and pale green flesh. Storage Tips Ripe melons should be stored in the refrigerator. Unripe melons can be kept in a cool dark space until properly ripened. Cut melons should be wrapped tightly in plastic. Leave the seeds inside a cut melon […]
Edamame – Boston Organics
Edamame is a preparation of immature soybeans in the pod that is commonly found in East Asia. The green soybeans are picked before ripening and then either boiled or steamed. Preparation Add uncooked edamame to a pot of boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes. Add salt to taste and voila, your edamame are […]
Cherries – Boston Organics
The cherry is a stone fruit that has been consumed in the northern hemisphere since prehistoric times. In the U.S., most cherries are produced in Michigan, a state which calls itself the “Cherry Capital of the World.” (Read more about cherries on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Cherries are very perishable and should be refrigerated in a […]
Calaloo – Boston Organics
Calaloo is a Caribbean leaf vegetable, very similar to amaranth. Calaloo is also the name of the popular Caribbean dish made with this vegetable, which often includes okra and coconut milk. (Read more about calaloo on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Calaloo should be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Nutrition Calaloo is a great […]
Thyme – Boston Organics
Thyme is used as a culinary herb to provide added flavor to a variety of dishes. It’s available in both fresh and dried forms, but fresh thyme is thought to be far superior in flavor. Be sure to add thyme towards the end of cooking, as heat can cause the herb to lose its delicate […]
Parsley – Boston Organics
Parsley is a flavorful herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It can be sprinkled onto almost any dish for added flavor, or used as beautiful, edible garnish! Storage Tips Parsley is best used as soon as possible, but if you need to store parsley, trim the stems and place them into a jar with about […]
Oregano – Boston Organics
Oregano is an herb that originated in the Mediterranean region. It is used both fresh and dried, but actually is much more flavorful when dried. Nutrition Oregano is a good source of fiber, iron, and manganese and contains a wide variety of health-promoting antioxidants as well. Per gram, oregano actually has 4 times as much […]
Mushrooms (Crimini) – Boston Organics
A crimini mushroom is actually an immature portabello mushroom, native to the grasslands of Europe and North America. Criminis differ from white mushrooms in that their skins are usually brown. (Read more about mushrooms on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Prepackaged mushrooms can be stored, unopened, in the refrigerator for about one week. Once opened, mushrooms should […]
Mixed Salad Greens – Boston Organics
Mixed salad greens are an assortment of young salad leaves that often include arugula, leaf lettuce, spinach, radicchio, chard, and/or mizuna. Storage Tips Mixed greens can be stored in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer. They’re best eaten soon after receiving them. Nutrition Mixed salad greens are full of important nutrients like fiber, vitamins […]
