Radishpenne Recipes

Steps:

• Cut the greens off about 1/4 inch above where they join the radishes, leaving a tiny decorative piece of green attached to each radish. Trim off the root tips. Put the radishes in a saute pan just large enough to hold them in a single layer and pour over enough broth or water, about 1 cup, to come halfway up the sides of the radishes. Add the butter to the pan and sprinkle over sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer over high heat, turn down the heat to medium, and place a sheet of aluminum foil or wax paper loosely over the radishes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the radishes can be poked through with a skewer or paring knife but still offer some resistance. If they are done but there is still liquid in the pan, remove foil or paper and turn the heat up high to quickly evaporate the liquid. When all the liquid has evaporated and the radishes start to brown on 1 side, toss them, or very gently stir until they are lightly browned on all sides and a thin layer of caramelized sugar has attached to the bottom of the pan. Pour about 2 tablespoons water into the pan and quickly toss or stir the radishes over high heat to dissolve the sugar caramelized on the bottom of the pan and get it to coat the radishes in an even layer. When the water has evaporated, grind over some pepper and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 pound (2 bunches) trimmed, quartered radishes and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Add 1/3 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Partially cover and simmer until almost tender, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid evaporates. Season with lemon juice and chopped tarragon.

Steps:

• Rinse the radish leaves at least 3 times and pat dry.
• They can be chopped or left whole. I would remove the stem however it's edible but a little tough for my liking.
• Heat up the olive oil in a pan on medium heat , add the leaves and stir fry for about 2 minutes until the leaves are wilted.
• Minced garlic can be cooked with the greens as well and salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place garlic in the container of a food processor, and pulse until finely minced. Add radishes, and mince. Add cream cheese, and mix until well blended. Transfer to a serving dish, and chill until serving.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, making sure to reserve a cup of the pasta water.
• While pasta is cooking, chop the radishes and greens (you should have about a cup and half of radishes).
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Saute the onions and garlic until translucent but not brown. Add the radishes and greens. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the radishes begin to soften and the greens wilt.
• Toss the cooked, drained pasta with the vegetables and add a few tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to moisten, as needed. Drizzle on another tablespoon or so of olive oil. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water to a boil with the 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan.
• Add prepared radishes, cover and simmer till radishes pierce easily with a toothpick (10 minutes). Drain water.
• Add margarine and brown sugar and toss to form a glaze. Add parsley and/or dill and serve.
• The violet color glistens in the butter glaze and the taste is exceptional.
• Serves 4-6 as a side dish.