Tuesday, March 20, 2012

THINKING ABOUT RADISHES AS SPRING APPROACHES

Thinking about changing the format.
To my loyal readers:  I have gotten feedback about the blog format and am going to change it.   Apparently all of the recipes and the review of the recipes need to be placed in the same place.   For that reason, I am going to post all of my radish recipes right here.  AND as I try them out in the spring, I will delete them from this location and publish them on the actual day I try them out....so the review and the recipe will be in the same place.  Right now I have 56 recipes, and I am almost half way through them.   In a few short weeks I will be attempting to put together a series of recipes that match the local produce.   So instead of going back to February and reviewing them in March, I will place all of my radish recipes here and as I try them out they will be reviewed and photographed, probably in June.   Sound ok?  As usual, I will "5 star" everything that is a recipe so it will be easy to find if your are interested.   Thanks to everyone who is giving me feedback........you know who you are.  I copied it all here, much easier than sheets of printed recipes all over the house.   If you want to look this stuff up, the recipe sources are cited, kind of in the following notes................Check out Spring when these end out on my 64 recipes for the CSA list.    Still have 28 to go for the 56 vegetarian recipes (ovolactovegetarian with a few vegan, hope you have liked it)



bbc.co.uk/food
Citrus radish confit
Ingredients
250g/9oz summer radishes, trimmed, cut into 0.5cm/1⁄4in thick slices 1⁄2 lemon, zest and juice only
1⁄2 orange, zest and juice only
2 tbsp granulated or caster sugar

25g/1oz butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper water, to cover

Preparation method
  1. Place all the ingredients into a wide shallow pan along with enough water to almost cover the ingredients.
  2. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the liquid has reduced down to a few tablespoons of rich buttery syrup and the radishes are very tender. Serve warm (it reheats beautifully).
By Sophie Grigson
This confit is a sweet, sharp and slightly peppery relish, with a glorious pink colour. Try it with fish, with meat (it's lovely with lamb) and even with bread and cheese.
less than 30 mins
preparation time
30 mins to 1 hour
cooking time
Serves 4

bbc.co.uk/food
Radish and sesame soy noodle salad
Ingredients
For the noodle salad
200g/7oz whole wheat noodles, cooked according to packet instructions and drizzled with groundnut oil to prevent sticking
200g/7oz red radishes, washed and quartered
1⁄2 cucumber, halved lengthways, de-seeded and chopped
1 small handful black sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

For the sesame soy dressing
3 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 tbsp Chinese black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar

Preparation method
  1. Place the noodles, radishes and cucumber into three separate bowls and transfer to the fridge to chill for at least one hour.
  2. For the dressing, combine all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. To serve, transfer the noodles to a large serving dish, layer with some radish and cucumber and scatter over the black sesame seeds. Spoon the dressing over the noodles and garnish with coriander sprigs. Serve immediately.
By Ching-He Huang
From Chinese Food Made Easy
This delicious noodle salad is perfect for lunchboxes.
1-2 hours
preparation time
no cooking required
cooking time
Serves 2

Citrus radish confit (FROM THE BBC UK)

This confit is a sweet, sharp and slightly peppery relish, with a glorious pink colour. Try it with fish, with meat (it's lovely with lamb) and even with bread and cheese.
Ingredients
·       250g/9oz summer radishes, trimmed, cut into 0.5cm/¼in thick slices
·       ½ lemon, zest and juice only
·       ½ orange, zest and juice only
·       2 tbsp granulated or caster sugar
·       25g/1oz butter
·       salt and freshly ground black pepper
·       water, to cover
Preparation method
1.     Place all the ingredients into a wide shallow pan along with enough water to almost cover the ingredients.
2.     Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the liquid has reduced down to a few tablespoons of rich buttery syrup and the radishes are very tender. Serve warm (it reheats beautifully).


Description: agmar's detox salad
Description: asy
Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Description: reparation time
Prep 25 - 35 mins
Description: egetarian
Vegetarian, Super healthy

Description: ethod

1.     Prepare all the ingredients for the salad and mix them in a large bowl.
2.     Put all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl. Season and whisk until slightly thickened. Pour over the salad and toss until evenly coated.

Per serving

233 kcalories, protein 5g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 4g, sugar 1g, salt 0.06 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2002.

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Ingredients

·       350g red cabbages , shredded
·       3 carrots , coarsely grated
·       20g pack parsley , roughly chopped
·       2 Cox's apples , quartered, cored and sliced
·       handful of radishes or 2 celery sticks, sliced
·       3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
·       1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
·       2 tbsp each sunflower seeds and linseeds

FOR THE DRESSING

·       2 tsp grated root ginger
·       1 tsp clear honey
·       2 tbsp lemon juice
·       4 tbsp light olive oil
Baked Radish Chips Recipe

Submitted by radbird191

Makes 1 serving




Yummy, veeery low cal snack - Baked Radish Chips

Ingredients
10       radishes
1          tsp chili powder
1/2     tsp garlic salt
1/2     tsp paprika
Directions
Thinly slice radishes

Steam in microwave for 5 minutes

Put in bowl with spices; stir

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, flip the chips, and bake for another 10 minutes.

Categories

Vegetables, Appetizers, Side Dish, Snacks, Bake, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Kosher

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 50.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 45mg2%
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g8%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 1.0g
Vitamin A 27%          •          Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 2%   •          Iron 4%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Baked Radish Chips Recipe

Submitted by radbird191

Makes 1 serving

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Yummy, veeery low cal snack - Baked Radish Chips

Ingredients
10
radishes
1
tsp chili powder
1/2
tsp garlic salt
1/2
tsp paprika
Directions
1.    Thinly slice radishes
2.    Steam in microwave for 5 minutes
3.    Put in bowl with spices; stir
4.    Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, flip the chips, and bake for another 10 minutes.
Radish curry- saute with onions, garlic and chili.
Description: adish-curry1.jpg
This curry follows the basic principles of making Kerala style mezhukkupuratti. The addition of garlic is not common, but we do add it while making plantain mezhukkupuratti.
Recipe:
Ingredients
A bunch of red radish – contains 6 to 8 radishes.
Onion- one small, sliced.
Garlic- 2 or 3 small cloves crushed
Green chilis – 8 small, crushed
Turmeric powder- a pinch.
Oil for saute
Mustard seeds – a pinch
Curry leaves- a sprig
Salt to taste
The leaves: Roll all the leaves together and slice into long shreds.
Method:
Clean the radishes and cut them as you would slice an apple. Clean the leaves, if you want to use them in the dish.
Description: adish-curry2.jpg
In a pan, add some oil. When it is hot, add the mustard seeds.
When the mustard seeds splutter, add curry leaves and onions. Saute for 3-5 mins till edges of the onions turn slightly brown.
Add the crushed garlic and chilis, and turmeric powder. Saute for about a minute or even less.
Add the radishes, mix well and add salt. Cook covered for about 3-4 mins.
Once the radish seems soft, remove the lid and crank up the heat. Saute on high heat for a couple more minutes. The radishes will be soft yet crunchy.
After you remove the radishes onto a plate, in the same pan quickly saute the leaves for a few seconds and add it to the top of the radishes.
For best results, serve right off the stove. The dish takes less than 15mins. Make this right before your meal.

Cookbook:Radish Tart
Cookbook | Recipes | Radish Tart
Radish Tart
Description: adishPie250px.jpg
Category:
Servings:
6 to 8
Time:
60 minutes
Difficulty:
Description: asy
Radish Tart is a tasty and colorful pie, best served hot from the oven. Fresh red radishes and yellow cheese give this pretty pie any interesting look and taste.
[edit]Ingredients
§  1 cup all purpose flour
§  1/2 cup cold butter
§  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Edam, Gouda, or Gruyere cheese, divided (Cheddar is also acceptable)
§  1 cup heavy cream, divided
§  egg yolks
§  1/4 teaspoon salt
§  1/2 to 1 small bunch of red radishes
[edit]Procedure
1.    Preheat oven to 425° F (220° C).
2.    Sift and measure flour into a bowl. Cut in the butter until the particles are coarse. Stir in 1/2 of the cheese. Pour in 1/4 cup of the cream; toss the mixture with a fork until all parts are moistened.
3.    Turn the dough into a 9-inch round pie pan. With floured fingers, press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the pan, then prick the shell with a floured fork.
4.    Bake the pie shell for 10 to 12 minutes. (The sides will slip down a little during baking.) Cool on a wire rack.
5.    Lower the oven temperature to 325° F (160° C).
6.    Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the bottom of the cooled pie shell. Beat together the egg yolks, the 3/4 cup cream, and the salt. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Place the radish slices evenly over the top of the pie.
7.    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set.
8.    Remove the pie from the oven, cut it into wedges, and serve it hot.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
[edit]Tips
§  If you really like the taste of radishes, use 1/2 cup or more. For a milder pie, use 1/4 cup.
§  The cheese crust has a pleasant crisp texture when eaten fresh out of the oven. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated later, but the texture will not be as good.
§  A really sharp knife will aid in cutting the wedges without displacing the radishes.

All About Radishes
Recipes: Mexican Coleslaw and Cool Mediterranean Pasta
Description: adishes 

We are know that fresh radishes are perfect for adding great flavor, crunch and color to salads.
But allow us to inspire you with some exciting new ways to use these tangy, cherry-red morsels that will make your taste buds soar. Try these taste-tingling ideas, and you'll agree that they are truly radish recipes to rave about.
Radish Equivalents
A six-ounce bag yields about one and one-half cups whole, halved, sliced, chopped, wedged or quartered radishes.
Buying Tips
Red radishes are sold either bagged without tops or by the bunch with their leaves. Look for brightly-colored radishes, with fresh green leaves, if still attached.
Fast Fixings with Fresh Radishes
§  For extra crunch and bite, add sliced radishes to stir-frys.
§  Sprinkle chopped radishes over tacos for more zip and texture.
§  Stir chopped or sliced radishes into tuna, egg, potato or chicken salad.
§  Thinly sliced radishes make a tasty, fresh garnish sprinkle over New England clam chowder or other milk-based soups.
§  For an unusual vegetable side dish, sauté quartered radishes in butter until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
§  Stir chopped radishes into plain yogurt or sour cream for a topping for baked potatoes or chili.
§  Bagels spread with cream cheese and sliced radishes make a quick appetizer or snack.
§  Roast radish halves brushed with oil at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes. Great with roast beef or chicken.
§  A combination of mayonnaise and chopped radishes makes a tangy instant spread for ham or roast beef sandwiches.
§  Thinly slivered radishes stirred into rice pilaf add an unexpected nip and crunch.
 

Mexican Coleslaw
Description: adishes
·       4 cups shredded coleslaw mix (from a 16-ounce bag)
·       1-1/2 cups radishes cut in thin wedges
·       1 can (19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
·       2/3 cup thick and chunky salsa
·       1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
In a medium bowl combine coleslaw mix, radishes and black beans. Stir in salsa and mayonnaise. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 to 6 portions, 7 cups
 

Cool Mediterranean Pasta with Radish and Orange
·       8 ounces (3 cups) rotelle pasta (uncooked)
·       2 cups fresh spinach leaves torn in bite-sized pieces
·       1-1/2 cups thinly sliced radishes
·       1 cup fresh orange chunks
·       1/4 cup olive oil
·       2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
·       2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise
·       1 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
·       1 teaspoon minced garlic
·       1 teaspoon salt
Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl along with spinach, radishes and orange. In a small bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, oregano, garlic and salt. Pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle capers, if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours.
Yield: 4 to 6 portions, 7 cups


This Epicurious.com recipe:
Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad
has been sent to you from Barbara
Barbara wants you to know: radish
You can view the complete recipe online at: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/231171
Shaved Fennel, Radish, and Grapefruit Salad
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed
4 medium fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise; about 3 1/2 lb total), stalks cut off and discarded
1 lb radishes (about 1 1/2 lb total with greens), trimmed
4 pink or red grapefruits
1 medium garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner or other adjustable-blade slicer

Heat oil with fennel seeds in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat until seeds are fragrant and pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep 2 hours.

While seeds are steeping, quarter fennel bulbs lengthwise and cut out and discard most of cores, leaving just enough core to keep quarters of fennel intact. Cut fennel lengthwise into paper-thin slices with slicer. Transfer to a large bowl.

Cut radishes crosswise into very thin slices (slightly thicker than fennel slices) with slicer and add to fennel in bowl.

Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruits with a small sharp knife. Working over a bowl, cut segments free from membranes and squeeze juice from membranes into bowl. Transfer segments to a cutting board, reserving juice in bowl, and coarsely chop, then add to fennel and radishes.

Pour fennel oil through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl. (Discard seeds.)

Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using a large heavy knife, then transfer to another small bowl. Whisk in salt, pepper, fennel oil, and 5 tablespoons grapefruit juice, then pour over salad, tossing gently to coat.


Cooks' notes:
· Fennel oil can be made 1 day ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Bring to room temperature before using. · Fennel and radishes can be sliced 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered with dampened paper towels. · Grapefruit can be chopped 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Chill juice separately. · Dressing can be made 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature or chilled, covered. 
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December 2004
2004-11-16 11:48:35.0 
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