What is in the Co-Op bags this week 2/25 and recipes

Now for what will be in your bags this week:
Potatoes, Russet, Organic
Squash, Hard, Acorn, Green, Organic
salad greens Local organic
green cabbage Local Organic
red radishes Local Organic
Banana, Breaker, Organic
Pears, DAnjou, Organic
Apples, Cameo,organic
Oranges, Valencia, Fancy, Organic
red grapefruit Local Organic

For $25 bags only...
Berries, Blueberries, Organic
turnips sweet salad Local Organic

CARROT, PARSLEY AND CHICKPEA SALAD
adapted from Cooking New American

the chickpeas in this refreshing salad make it a sbstantial vegetarian meal, or an intriguing side. This recipe can e made in advance; just add the dressing right before serving. A unique combination of textures and flavors: scallions, radishes, and a splash of citrusy lemon make it piquant, lively and delicious......

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh parsley coarsely chopped
1 cup loosely-packed shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup shopped fresh scallions (onion)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ground coriander
salt n pepper to taste
6 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup crumbled feta

put 1/2 cup of the chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash them into a corse paste with a potato masher or large wooden spoon. Toss in the remaining chickpeas along with the parsley, carrot, radishes and onions. stir to combine.

for dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, coriander, 1/2 tsp salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Continue whisking while adding the olive oil in a slow stream. When ready to serve, pour dressing over the salad and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with feta and serve immediately.

RADISH HASH BROWNS adapted from Worden Farm

a low-carb alternative to potato hash browns, with a unique flavor. This recipe can be used with any type of radish - round red, french breakfast, even daikon.

1 tbsp butter or bacon drippings
1/2 a small onion, diced
1 bunch of radishes, trimmed and diced
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 tsp dried thyme
paprika

Saute onion in the butter until soft, then add the radishes. Cook over medium heat until crisp outside, and soft inside, about 8 minutes. Add seasonings near end of cooking time. Sprinke with paprika just before serving.
**from co-op member Jan**