Help me use my CSA haul

caribougrrl · January 29, 2018, 01:10:13 PM

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on January 29, 2018, 12:47:10 PM
What's a good sub for the orange blossom water?

there is nothing in the world that I can think of that is anything like orange blossom water... rose water might do, but I would use way less than a tbsp (like start with a 1/4 tsp and taste)

it's very floral, but light floral

witchypoo · January 29, 2018, 01:33:35 PM

Quote from: witchypoo on January 29, 2018, 01:09:19 PM
we make a similar salad with grated carrot, sectioned oranges, chopped medjools, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.

oh! and cinnamon (if desired)

BonitaApplebum · January 29, 2018, 03:26:35 PM

Quote from: caribougrrl on January 29, 2018, 01:10:13 PM
there is nothing in the world that I can think of that is anything like orange blossom water... rose water might do, but I would use way less than a tbsp (like start with a 1/4 tsp and taste)

it's very floral, but light floral

I don't even know where to buy it! I guess a middle eastern type of grocery? And what else is it used for? Now, I'm intrigued...

witchypoo · January 29, 2018, 05:36:51 PM

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on January 29, 2018, 03:26:35 PM
And what else is it used for? Now, I'm intrigued...

antilles cocktails. you're welcome.

Ice Cream · January 29, 2018, 10:03:09 PM

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on January 29, 2018, 03:26:35 PM
I don't even know where to buy it! I guess a middle eastern type of grocery? And what else is it used for? Now, I'm intrigued...

I use rose water in kheer

Run Amok · January 29, 2018, 11:52:06 PM

Amazon has it, I'm sure

radial · January 30, 2018, 01:08:07 AM

Walmart has it. But personally, I would just use a little orange zest and hope for the best.

caribougrrl · January 30, 2018, 07:55:25 AM

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on January 29, 2018, 03:26:35 PM
I don't even know where to buy it! I guess a middle eastern type of grocery? And what else is it used for? Now, I'm intrigued...

I am stranded on an icy island in the North Atlantic ocean, and even I can buy it at a regular grocery store (in the imported food section)... but yes, middle eastern groceries would carry it for sure. Probably right next to the rose water.

I use it in all sorts of things. Salad dressings, with saffron in rice, in warm milk, in sweets like puddings, custards, ice cream, shortbread, marshmallows... stirred into plain yogurt... cocktails

orange zest is completely and utterly different

BonitaApplebum · January 30, 2018, 08:19:04 AM

Quote from: caribougrrl on January 30, 2018, 07:55:25 AM
I am stranded on an icy island in the North Atlantic ocean, and even I can buy it at a regular grocery store (in the imported food section)... but yes, middle eastern groceries would carry it for sure. Probably right next to the rose water.

I use it in all sorts of things. Salad dressings, with saffron in rice, in warm milk, in sweets like puddings, custards, ice cream, shortbread, marshmallows... stirred into plain yogurt... cocktails

orange zest is completely and utterly different

Haha okay, I'll look for it!

omega lambda · January 30, 2018, 10:44:44 AM

Quote from: caribougrrl on January 30, 2018, 07:55:25 AM
I am stranded on an icy island in the North Atlantic ocean, and even I can buy it at a regular grocery store (in the imported food section)... but yes, middle eastern groceries would carry it for sure. Probably right next to the rose water.

I use it in all sorts of things. Salad dressings, with saffron in rice, in warm milk, in sweets like puddings, custards, ice cream, shortbread, marshmallows... stirred into plain yogurt... cocktails

orange zest is completely and utterly different

Indeed! The carrot salad recipes sound great.

radial · January 30, 2018, 12:04:43 PM

Quote from: caribougrrl on January 30, 2018, 07:55:25 AM
orange zest is completely and utterly different

Lol, just like my cooking

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caribougrrl · January 30, 2018, 12:34:52 PM

Quote from: radial on January 30, 2018, 12:04:43 PM
Lol, just like my cooking .

Run Amok · January 30, 2018, 12:51:06 PM

Orange flower water has a very floral/perfumey note. I'm actually not a huge fan.

ihop · January 30, 2018, 02:56:55 PM

Yum!

I love red cabbage and apples.

I would roast a lot of those veggies.

Butternut squash soup? Ravioli? The casserole with spinach (isn't that from the CH?)

Carrot ginger soup,

BonitaApplebum · January 30, 2018, 04:39:22 PM

Quote from: ihop on January 30, 2018, 02:56:55 PM

The casserole with spinach (isn't that from the CH?)

Hah! Yes! I shared it here. It's probably the most popular side dish I've ever brought to thanksgiving. I should make that.

BonitaApplebum · January 30, 2018, 05:05:43 PM

Quote from: diablita on January 29, 2018, 06:39:30 AM

I'll be back in a bit with more ideas but in the meantime take that kohlrabi, slice it thin, drizzle a little olive oil and salt and eat before anyone else knows you had it.

So I took this advice. I've always just eaten it raw as is, but this was delicious.

I'm using some of the arugula right now in a beef bone broth.

ihop · January 30, 2018, 08:58:08 PM

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on January 30, 2018, 04:39:22 PM
Hah! Yes! I shared it here. It's probably the most popular side dish I've ever brought to thanksgiving. I should make that.

It is yummy!

I love making a salad with arugula, grape tomatoes, and feta with grilled steak sliced on top. And a very
Basic vinaigrette.

Rejaneration · February 02, 2018, 06:50:42 AM

Good haul!

I love roasted red cabbage. Just slice it thin, mix it with olive oil and a bit of salt, you can add any other veggies you like and roast at 400 until done. Finish with a splash of balsamic. Great as it is, or added to soup.

I also do a mean fried cabbage recipe that is hella spicy and delicious. I will post that recipe later.

Butternut squash is so incredibly easy to use, either sautéed with pecans, or roasted. Great on salads, in soups, or just eaten mixed with other veggies. I bet I roast veggies 4x/week.
You can make some delicious enchiladas/burritos with that haul.