Topic: Recipes

If being more environmentally-friendly was one of your New Year’s resolutions, good for you! You already contribute to sustainability by choosing to support Boston Organics, and, by extension, organic producers. These growers don’t pollute our soil and water with toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers and help build the soil to ensure that organic farming can continue for generations. This week, we’re thinking about ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to food, especially those associated with eating meat and with food waste. Read on for ideas for experimenting with reducing your food's carbon footprint.

Topics: Recipes, Organic Cabbage, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, Organic Pears, Organic Farmers, Locavore, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Fresh From the Farm, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, organic beets

Ever feel intimidated by cooking instructions? Not sure what to do with vegetables you receive in your Boston Organics box? Experienced cook but not quite clear on the difference between simmering and boiling? Brushing up on just a few cooking skills and terms will help you follow any recipe, or tackle any new produce item you encounter in your Boston Organics box.

Topics: Recipes, Newsletter, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Winter Cooking, Original Boston Organics Blog

From outdoor movies to beach outings to hikes to cookouts, we're all into making the most of these last days of summer, and that includes taking advantage of all the fabulous produce  available this time of year - eggplant, summer squash, tomatoes, corn and more! This week we’re here with foolproof late August comfort food recipes that'll help you embrace the summer vibe while eating healthy and locally.

 

Topics: Recipes, Local Dogma Box, Newsletter, Eat Local, organic tomatoes, Organic Farmers, Organic Eggplants, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, Organic Squash, organic corn

Tacos are not just for Tuesdays! They're the perfect-middle-of-the week-last minute supper; great for quick lunches; an excellent way to use up leftovers and a crowd pleaser.

So, open the fridge and pull out some cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, avocado, hot sauce and whatever leftovers you've got on hand. Chicken would be perfect. Boiled eggs, why not? Roasted or grilled vegetables, YES! Fish, sure!

Get a can of beans out of the pantry, make some jarred salsa too. Chop up some onions - any kind will do - and cilantro if you've got it and let everyone make their own. Or get fancy and quesadilla it up by heating a frying pan or griddle, sandwich the filling between two tortillas with cheese between the filling and wrapper to 'glue' it together and cook on each side until heated through.

Some fresh lime juice is always welcome to brighten everything up. Enjoy!

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, organic recipes, Tacos

Overnight oats are your ticket to easing the hectic morning rush of breakfast-and-out-the-door. Prep oats the night before and once morning comes, grab a spoon and you're on your way to a tasty breakfast and well-fueled day. Enjoy this nutritious start to your morning while making good use of the wonderful fruits that arrive every week in your Boston Organics box.

Topics: Organic Milk, Recipes, organic blueberries, Organic Apples, Organic Stone Fruit, overnight oats, oatmeal

What's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner; makes good use of the contents of your organic vegetable box and allows you to be creative? Why a vegetable frittata of course!!

It's the perfect answer to what's for dinner when everyone has gotten home late. Special enough for guests for brunch. While your at it make two because leftovers are egg-cellent! Wonderful thrown in a pita for a brown bag lunch. Or eaten on the fly when you're heading out the door in the morning.

Once you've got a few basic principles down, throw on your chef's hat and get cooking.

Topics: Recipes, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, frittata

There's apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, sweet potato pie -- maybe coconut cream pie if your family is crazy like mine. But there's absolutely no need to restrict your pie consumption to dessert. Here are five recipes for savory vegetarian pies that will make you wonder why you don't eat pie for dinner more often.

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Organic Garlic, Recipes, Holiday, Organic Kohlrabi, organic carrots, Organic Onions, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Potatoes, organic celery, Thanksgiving, vegetarian savory pies, pie recipes, Organic Zucchini, Organic Lentils

In the cold months, we slow down a litte, spend more time inside, bundle up in layers...and eat root vegetables. With the yearning for sunshine and warmth may come a yearning for springtime vegetables. While we're not quite at the point where winter and roots are going away (regardless of what the occasional spring-like day might suggest), there is still plenty of good eating to be had from these relatively low carbon-footprint local vegetables. Explore techniques and recipes for The Classics, Glazing, Braising, Pickling or Fermenting, Chips, Gnocchi, Au Gratin, Latkes, Salads and more!

Topics: Organic Turnips, Recipes, Newsletter, Organic Radishes, Organic Grocery Add-Ons, boston organics, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Organic Root Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog, organic sweet potatoes, organic beets, organic rutabagas

Chinese New Year is celebrated all over the world. It marks the end of the coldest part of winter (maybe not true in Boston) and welcomes the spring. It is a multi-day celebration to bring good fortune to you and your loved ones. Here are some things you should know Chinese New Year.

Topics: Recipes, Holiday, holidays, Chinese New Year, Lunar Festival

Picture this: You've just opened your box brimming with fresh, organic produce and the possibilities feel endless! The leafy greens are speaking to you about hearty salads and the vegetables are prompting thoughts of healthy side dishes or vegetable-forward main courses. Now's the time to make that all happen by doing some planning and processing to make the most of your bounty!

Here are some tips for making the most of your produce deliveries:

Topics: Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Recipes, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston