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Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce: A guide to Easy-to-Make Dishes with Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables

By: Cathy Thomas
ISBN: 978-0-470-37105-3
List Price: $29.95
Wiley

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Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce is not just a cookbook.  It's also a field guide for organic produce.  You'll find information on how to select the ripest, freshest produce, how to save money by buying seasonal produce, tips for preparation, nutritional information, and much more!

The recipes are simple enough that anyone should be able to make more delicious meals from now on by using Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce.  You'll find tips for making meatless dishes, and there are "Cooks Notes" for most recipes, which provide additional information to insure that the recipe will turn out as anticipated in everyone's kitchen.

If you're looking for a great guide for selecting, buying, and preparing organic (or even just fresh) produce, this is a wonderful choice.  The illustrations are great and you are definitely going to learn a lot from this one.

 

Free recipe from Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce::

Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Pound Cake (Yield: 12 slices)

Ruby Red grapefruit juice lends its colorful citrus flavor profile to this dense pound cake.  It makes a deliciousdessert served with sweetened whipped cream or ice cream, but can stand alone served with tea or as a delicious finale at outdoor gatherings.
-1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-4 teaspoons minced Ruby Red grapefruit zest (colored portion of peel)
-2/3 cup fresh Ruby Red grapefruit juice plus 4 teaspoons, divided use
-1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus butter for greasing pan
-1 cup sugar
-3 large eggs
-1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
-2 tablespoons milk
-1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Lightly butter a 9x5- inch loaf pan; line bottom and long sides with parchment paper.  Set aside.

2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and zest.

3. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy on medium-high speed.  Add sugar; beat until well combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

4. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add lemon extract and remaining egg; beat to combine.

5. By hand, beat in half of the flour mixture.  Add milk and 2/3 cup grapefruit juice.  The juice will curdle.  Blend ingredients well.  Add remaining flour mixture and mix just until combined.  Do not overmix.

6. Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top.  Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  The top will be glossy.  Cool cake in pan on wire rack 20 minutes.  Carefully loosen sides and invert.  Place on wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare glaze: In small bowl, blend powdered sugar and remaining 4 teaspoons grapefruit juice.  Drizzle over top of cooled cake, allowing glaze to drip down sides and dry.  Cake may be made up to 3 days ahead, cooled and wrapped in plastic wrap.

From: Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce: A guide to Easy-to-Make Dishes with Fresh Organic Fruits and Vegetables
By: Cathy Thomas
ISBN: 978-0-470-37105-3
Wiley

  Table of Contents:

Apple.

Ambrosia (October to February).

Braeburn (October to August).

Crimson Gold (October to February).

Fuji (October to August).

Gala (Year-Round).

Golden Delicious (September to April).

Granny Smith (Year-Round).

Pink Lady (September to January).

Red Delicious (Year-Round).

Apricot (April to June).

Artichoke (Year-Round, peaks March to July).

Asian Pear (Year-Round).

Asparagus (Year-Round).

Avocado (Year-Round).

Banana (Year-Round).

Bean.

Fava (March to June).

Green (Year-Round).

Soy Bean "Edamame" (Year-Round).

Beet (Year-Round).

Red (common).

Gold.

Bell Pepper (Year-Round).

Green.

Red.

Yellow.

Berry.

Blackberries (June to April, peak season June and July).

Blueberries (Year-Round, peak season June and July).

Cranberries (October to December).

Raspberries (April to December).

Strawberries (February to August).

Broccoli (Year-Round).

Brussels Sprout (November to May, peak season November to February).

Cabbage (Year-Round).

Green.

Red.

Carrot (Year-Round).

Cauliflower (Year-Round).

Celery (Year-Round).

Cherry (May to August).

Corn (June to August).

Bicolor.

White.

Yellow.

Cucumber (Year-Round).

Common.

English (Hothouse).

Eggplant (May to Aug).

Globe.

Fennel (Year-Round).

Fig.

Black Mission (June to October).

Brown Turkey (June to October).

Kadota: (August to October).

Garlic (Year-Round).

Ginger (Year-Round).

Grape.

Green (March to October).

Red (March to October).

Grapefruit (Year-Round).

Greens (Year-Round, peaks late spring to early summer).

Chard (green, rainbow, Swiss red).

Collard.

Dandelion.

Kale.

Mustard.

Spinach (mature, baby).

Herbs (Year-Round).

Arugula.

Basil.

Chives.

Cilantro.

Dill.

Mint.

Oregano.

Parsley (curly, Italian).

Rosemary.

Sage.

Thyme.

Jicama (Year-Round).

Kiwi (Year-Round).

Kumquat (December to May).

Leek (Year-Round, peak season spring).

Lemon (September to July, peak season December to February).

Lettuce (Year-Round, peaks late spring and early summer).

Butter.

Green Leaf.

Iceberg.

Red Leaf.

Romaine.

Lime (Year-Round, peaks May to July).

Mango.

Ataulfo (February to March).

Haden (Year-Round).

Kent (Year-Round).

Tommy Atkins (Year-Round).

Melon.

Cantaloupe (Year-Round).

Honeydew (Year-Round).

Watermelon, Mini Watermelon (June to September).

Mushroom (Year-Round).

Crimini (cremini).

Common White.

Portobello.

Shiitake.

Nectarine (May to September).

White Flesh.

Yellow Flesh.

Onion.

Cipolline (September to November).

Green (Scallion) (Year-Round).

Red, White (Year-Round).

Sweet (March to August).

Yellow (Year-Round).

Orange.

Blood (December to February).

Cara Cara (December to January).

Navel (November to March).

Valencia (February to December).

Peach.

Saturn (June to August).

White Flesh (June to September).

Yellow Flesh (May to September).

Pear.

Bartlett (August to April).

Bosc (September to June).

D?Anjou (October to July).

Red Bartlett (August to April).

Starcrimson: August to January.

Pea.

Sno peas (December to March, June to July).

Sugar snap peas (February to December).

Persimmon (October to December).

Fuyu.

Hachiya.

Pineapple (Year-Round).

Plum/Plumcot.

Plum (May to October).

Plumcot (May to August).

Pomegranate (August to mid December).

Potato.

Baby, Creamer (September to May).

Fingerling (September to March).

Red, Russet, Yukon Gold (Year-Round).

Radish (Year-Round).

Shallot (August to April).

Squash (Year-Round).

Acorn.

Butternut.

Crookneck.

Kabocha.

Spaghetti.

Zucchini.

Sweet Potato (Year-Round, peak season September to February).

Tangerine, Mandarin.

Clementine (November to January).

Honey (February).

Lee (January to February).

Minneola Tangelo (February to April).

Orlando Tangelo (November to January).

Page (December to January).

Satsuma (November to January).

Tomato.

Baby Heirloom (July to August).

Cherry (Year-Round).

Common Red (Beefsteak) (Year-Round).

Grape (Year-Round).

Heirloom (Year-Round).

Red (Cluster, On-the-Vine (Year-Round).

Roma (Plum) (Year-Round).

Teardrop (red or yellow) (Year-Round).

Turnip (Year-Round).

 

   

From The Publisher:

Must-have information and amazing recipes for cooking with the freshest, tastiest organic produce

With hundreds of farmer's markets and an increased interest in organic fruits and vegetables, today's home cooks need an accessible reference for shopping and cooking organic. Melissa's World Variety Produce is the nation's leading distributor of specialty fruits and vegetables and the professional chef's go-to source for new and unusual produce. Their products have been certified organic for over 10 years. In Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce, the team from Melissa's compiles vital information on fresh, seasonal organic produce with the best recipes for getting the most out of your organic finds.

This inspiring, mouth-watering resource is packed with delicious recipes and gorgeous full-color photos, making it a must-have for anyone who wants to incorporate organic produce into flavorful everyday meals. Inside, you'll find more than 400 recipes, including quick-prep recipes and deliciously easy variations, as well as a special section of meatless options for vegetarians.

  • Covers 56 of the most commonly available fruits and vegetables, arranged alphabetically for quick reference
  • Includes overviews of each food, what to look for when shopping, tips on buying and storing produce, produce varieties, serving suggestions, and complete nutritional information in the standard USDA format
  • Offers "Cook's Notes" and tips, suggested variations, meatless options, and complete nutrition profiles for each recipe

For home cooks who want the latest and most comprehensive information on shopping and cooking with the best organic produce, this book is an invaluable guide.

 
   
   

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