if i were to pass you a side dish of radishes, let’s just say, you’re probably thinking you’re going to pass that thing so quick that no one will ever know you had the chance for a helping. my tip, don’t try fooling the cook.. they know.
the time has finally come and my CSA crop is in! and for 22 weeks, i’ll have a fresh delivery of produce and tasty farm raised everything. i’ve been waiting for this.
a mix of salad greens, basil the size of small trees, greenhouse tomatoes, a dozen eggs, and what else... oh yes, radishes. radishes.
i knew this moment was coming, thought about it most the day actually. so what did i do?
i sliced up a thin sliver of radish, nibbled it a bit and then tossed the rest down the hatch. it was officially the first time i’ve tasted a radish, ever.
follow me through this one, let’s get beyond these radish-phobia together. try this, radishes and butter. better? what about radishes, butter and honey.. huh huh? match it with quartered mushrooms with sweet basil and you’ll be on this side dish like a honey bee on a wildflower.
today was rain. under sunshine i may have tried this version.
the printer friendlier version
mushroom and radish saute (on the side)serves two, 15 minutes
2 c. button mushrooms, quartered
4 small radishes, sliced thin (keep radish greens too)
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp red wine vinegar (or apple cider)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped into large pieces
1 tbsp butter, unsalted
2 tsp honey
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
start by melting butter over medium heat in a medium size saucepan. add garlic, salt and pepper to taste and saute 1 minute. add mushrooms, basil, and a splash of water. remove radish greens, clean and chopped as finely as possible. add greens to mushroom saucepan, cover and cook unstirred for 10 minutes
heat oil over medium heat in small saucepan. add radishes, salt to taste and saute without stirring for 3 minutes. toss in vinegar, stir and cook for a few minutes more. reduce heat to low and add honey.
stir up mushroom mix and plate. place radishes on top, garnish with any extra basil you may have and serve. enjoy :)
