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Recipes
Strawberries – Boston Organics
Strawberries are bright red, juicy, sweet fruits that were first bred in France. In 2009, the U.S. produced about 2.3 billion pounds of strawberries! (Read more about strawberries on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Strawberries are extremely perishable and should be refrigerated immediately. Store unwashed strawberries in the refrigerator by stacking them on paper towels (between the […]
Kitchen Scrap Vegetable Broth – Boston Organics
1 tablespoon olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced2 large onions, chopped3 ribs celery, chopped3 carrots, chopped8 cups waterFrozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount)2 bay leavesA few sprigs of parsley and thyme Salt and pepper to taste Homemade vegetable broth is a great way to use up your kitchen scraps because you don’t have […]
Home Page – Boston Organics
We source for you We source organic produce and groceries for you. You choose your box Select the size and mix to suit your needs. Set your preferences Choose a schedule and manage your favorites. Add grocery items Shop our ever-growing selection of organic staples and snacks. We deliver to your door Get excited for […]
Okra – Boston Organics
Okra is an edible green seed pod that’s typically used in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Okra grows almost anywhere that corn will, but it particularly thrives in warm climates. Preparation Sliced okra can become gooey when cooked. If you’re making gumbo or a stew, this may be desirable. But if you want to keep the […]
Chervil – Boston Organics
Chervil resembles carrot tops, to which it is related, but with paler green leaves that are more finely dissected. Also known as French parsley, chervil has a more delicate flavor than Italian parsley, but with an additional hint of anise. Varieties There are two main varieties: plain and curly. Preparation Chervil can be used like […]
Beans (Shelling) – Boston Organics
Shelling beans come in many different colors and sizes, but they all have some sort of bumpy seed pod that must be removed. The work can be tedious but therapeutic, especially if done on the porch on a warm summer’s day. It’s also a great activity to do with your kids. Besides, the taste makes […]
Rhubarb – Boston Organics
Though rhubarb is technically a perennial vegetable, it’s generally considered a fruit for culinary purposes. The leaves and roots of a rhubarb plant are potentially poisonous, but the red celery-like stalks have a rich and intensely tart flavor that complement sweet early summer fruits. Varieties While green rhubarb varieties are generally more productive, red rhubarb […]
Chili Peppers (Mild) – Boston Organics
Mild chili peppers are an effective way to add a lot of spice and flavor to your cooking. Some peppers, like the poblano pepper, can be stuffed, fried/baked and eaten whole. This category includes all chili peppers below 2500 on the Scoville scale. Varieties Ranked from mild to hot: Peperoncini, Cubanelle, Poblano, Anaheim, Ancho, Guajilla, […]
Boston Organics – Grocery Add-Ons
You can order the grocery add-ons from this category on our Order Grocery Add-Ons page! =Cooler Recommended =Certified Gluten Free =Vegan =Not Available for Monday Orders $6.50 Chocolate, Cranberry and Cashew Mix (8 oz) Simple mix of sweet-tart cranberries, lightly salted cashew pieces and luscious dark chocolate chips. Made by Tierra Farm, Valatie, NY $5.75 […]
Mango Habanero Hot Sauce – Boston Organics
3 Ataulfo mangoes4 Habanero peppers1 cup shredded carrot4 green onions3 cloves garlic1/4 cup lime juice3 tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp salt Peel the mangoes. Remove the seeds from all but one of the habanero peppers. Add the mango flesh, peppers, shredded carrot, green onions, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to […]
Kohlrabi with Radish and Spring Onion – Boston Organics
5 – 6 kohlrabies 1 long pink or green radish1 bunch of spring onions1 tbsp sesame oil2 tbsp light soy sauce1 tbsp rice wine vinegar1 tsp brown sugar A pinch of salt Clean and prep the vegetables. Peel and cut the kohlrabies into match sticks. Clean and cut the radish into matchsticks of the same […]
Raw Collard Green Wraps – Boston Organics
Dressing: 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/4 onion 1 tbsp grated ginger 5 large basil leaves 1/2 tbsp salt Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp agave nectar or honey chili powder (to taste) Filling: 2 carrots – grated 1/4 cabbage black pepper red clover or alfalfa sprouts walnuts or pecans basil […]
Homemade Green Food Coloring – Boston Organics
1 cup fresh spinach 3 tbsp water, plus more as needed In a small saucepan, boil the spinach in enough water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain, discarding the cooking liquid. Adapted from Leite’s Culinaria · This recipe was most recently featured in Boston Organics Newsletter No. 11 of 2016. Tweet
