Food Write: Kale and Veggie Dinner from Costa Farms CSA Box

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Following twenty years of farmer's markets selling locally grown vegetables, native fruits, and local honey Linda created Marianne's Kitchen in Shoreview, MN, an oasis of good food, conversation and laughter in a suburban food desert. Operating from 2011-2017 the cafe offered home made soups, fresh bread baked daily, great sandwiches and treats and a complete line of gluten-free soups, pickled products, jams, jellies, salsas and locally sourced soups, honey and grains.

The Marianne's Kitchen of sharing, conversation, and learning continues with ongoing commentary, food reviews and food finds as we grow, cook and eat our food and sample local restaurants.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Kale and Veggie Dinner from Costa Farms CSA Box

Costa Farms CSA Box becomes Kale & Veggie Dinner

A quick & tasty veggie meal using lots of kale from this week’s CSA box.....

Kale pesto with fresh lemon juice, toasted almonds, Parmesan, garlic, evoo, & a grind or two of black pepper...used to coat some ditalini... and then topped with fresh veggies sautéed in a bit of oil and finished with a splash of tasty balsamic.

The balsamic in the veggies contrasted with the rich, cheesy creaminess of the kale pesto for a great overall balance....satisfying, but not too ‘heavy’.

Sauteing some fresh veggies...some of the kale, red onion, green beans, green pepper...and a little pasta water to make sure the kale becomes tender.....