During this CSA season, Preserving Techniques is providing creative ideas
on how to use and preserve the great fresh food Green Junction Farmstead is providing
to their CSA members each week. Typically, these same items will be available
at your local farmers’ market.
Radish - quick pickle
Slice the radishes and put them in a pint-sized jar with some peppercorns, a chile if desired, and ½ cup of vinegar, ½ cup water, and 1 tbsp sugar. Chill and add to tacos, salads, nachos. Ready to eat in less than an hour. Good refrigerated for 2 weeks.
Radish Greens Pesto
Clean the greens well, blanch if desired for a bright color, drain and squeeze dry. Place greens, a couple of cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp of walnuts or pine nuts and a pinch of salt in a food processor. Start processor and drizzle in olive oil to make a paste. Add more oil if a thinner paste for sauce is desired. Add grated parmesan if desired. Serve over pasta and enjoy! Store in refrigerator for 1 week, or freeze.