Radish Winter

When Gene studied abroad during college he enjoyed a green papaya salad almost daily with his host family.  This is a different version that is inspired by this tropical salad using winter radishes instead.  We like to use "green meat" or green daikons to mimic the color of green papayas but you may use watermelon, black spanish, purple, or even small summer radishes also.  Enjoy its spicy taste to enhance any meal!

You will find a ton of soup recipes on our website because I just adore soup, especially in the winter!  This recipe takes the bite out of radishes and transforms them into a beautiful mellow soup perfect for a chilly day.

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
4 cups chicken stock or vegetable broth
1 pound radishes, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup rice
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
yogurt to taste (I used about 1/4 cup)
fresh herb (optional)

1 pound radishes, trimmed and coarsely chopped (or if using small summer radishes, leave them whole and trimmed)
pinch of salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh herbs (optional)

Delicious side dish that brings out the sweetness of radishes!  And beautiful when made with colored flesh radishes, too!

1/2 lb radishes, trimmed and halved if using small summer radishes, or trimmed and cut into wedges if using larger winter radishes or daikons
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon

This recipe is best with very crisp tart apples to set off the other flavors of the radish and the dressing.  This recipe is also quite versitale and I encourage you to experiment with other vegetables or different dressings using whatever you have on hand!

1-2 granny smith apples, peeled & julienned
1-3 Watermelon radishes, peeled & grated
1-2 carrots, peeled & grated (optional)
1-2 tablespoons minced onion (or garlic or shallot)

1-1 1/2 cups winter radishes, cut into half moons (daikon or whole small summer radishes will work, too)
1 cup of vinegar
1/4 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 pint jar, with lid