Tiny Mighty Tuber—the Sunchoke
By Heidi Lewis The sunchoke has more aliases than the World Wrestling Federation’s roster of “Tanks,” “Crashes,” and “Hulks.” It has been called “sunroot” and “earth apple,” but its other most common...
View ArticleRoasted Purple Cauliflower, Sunchokes, and Butternut Squash
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head purple cauliflower, washed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 sunchokes (also called Jerusalem Artichokes), scrubbed well, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch chunks...
View ArticleSunchoke, Green Bean, and Kale Stew
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery 1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon...
View ArticleRoasted Sunchokes with Garlic and Thyme
Adapted from foodbuzz.com INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound sunchokes, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and left whole 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 teaspoons parsley,...
View ArticleSunchoke Gratin
Adapted from homecooking.about.com INGREDIENTS 3/4 pound sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1–2 tablespoons butter Black pepper to taste 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano...
View ArticleJerusalem Artichoke
The Jerusalem Artichoke is the tuber from a very tall sunflower-like plant. that originated in North America and looks a bit like ginger root. If a Jerusalem Artichoke could talk, it might lament....
View ArticleWhat’s in Season December 2013
Here’s a preview from The FruitGuys regional produce buyers of the fresh fruits and vegetables being harvested in December by some of our farms. To see what’s being delivered in your box this week,...
View ArticlePan-Fried Jerusalem Artichokes in Sage Butter
From Bon Appétit, January 2006 INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Jerusalem artichokes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 3 tablespoons fresh sage...
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