Sunday, June 1, 2008

Veggies...What are they good for?


Radishes
The radish (Raphanus sativus) is an edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre-Roman times. They are grown and consumed throughout the world. Radishes have numerous varieties, varying in size, color and duration of required cultivation time. There are some radishes that are grown for their seeds; oilseed radishes are grown, as the name implies, for oil production. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radish)

Creamy Radish Soup
8 oz package cream cheese

2 tablespoons horseradish
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh chives
Dash of salt
1 cup shredded radishes

Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours so flavors meld. Serve on bread or crackers. (http://www.communityfarms.org)

Sweet Cucumber and Radish Salad
1 large cucumber (1lb)
1 bunch radishes
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 ½ tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon oil

Peel cucumber, then halve lengthwise and slice crosswise ¼ inch thick. Cut each radish lengthwise into 8 wedges.
Bring vinegar, sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.
Pour hot dressing over cucumbers and radishes in a bowl and stir. Let stand for 10 minutes, stir and season with salt before serving. (http://www.epicurious.com)

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