There is a by of a controversy about whether or joy to store your tomatoes in the fridge. We here at CSA365 lean heavily towards not storing them in the fridge, leaving them on a countertop (not too close together) works well.
These beauties were from Springdell plants grown in Jess’ Community Garden plot.
If you find yourself with a surplus of cherry tomatoes in the summer (hard to believe, I know), cook them up with a little garlic and olive oil, and you’ll be amazed at how many you’ll devour. Sarah roasts hers with a bit of honey, also quite delicious!
400 degrees in the oven with olive oil, coarse salt and pepper to taste, and 20 minutes later you have a way to devour those extra cherry tomatoes before they get squishy! (How’s that for a delectable run-on sentence?) These sticky sweet beauties are filled with flavor, and you can literally sit and eat a ton. Okay, maybe not a literal ton, but pretty close. Don’t forget to scrape the syrup off the baking dish, that’s the best part!
Another option is to leave them on your counter, visible to those walking by. As a quick and healthy snack, you’d be surprised by how many slowly disappear through the week.
This is a great filling for burritos or tacos, a yummy way to enjoy some of your squash and chest freezer stores. You can substitute browned ground beef if tofu isn’t your thing. The squash adds a hearty sweetness to this yum. It also makes for great leftovers!
A little bit of work, but a whole lot of flavor! The rich and creamy béchamel brings it all together. Fresh or frozen veggies may be worked with, see what’s in season or what you have on hand and as always, make it your own!
A great way to use the late summer bounty in a new way! You can even use the melon rind as a bowl! This recipe is flexible, you can try mint, basil, or cilantro as your herb base. Enjoy!
