Radishes Two Ways
Friday, May 14, 2010 at 8:51AM 
I just love the market in springtime...you never really know what's going to jump out at you. There I was browsing through the produce aisle when I was accosted by these gorgeous, bright red radishes that grabbed me by the arm and yelled at me to buy them or suffer the consequences! They were beautiful, in a menacing sort of way, so into the cart they went. We do love radishes, and although they pretend to be quite fierce, they can also be quite lovely and cooperative.
Not knowing exactly what I was going to do with my beautiful radishes once home, I went browsing through my files and came across a couple of hor d'oeuvre recipes that looked about perfect. Couldn't decide between them, so I made them both. The first one is a crostini that called for ricotta cheese, which I didn't have, so I quickly made some up. It really is that easy, people, and the rest of the recipe came together super fast....
Just some grilled baguette slices, a little olive oil, the ricotta cheese and sliced radishes which are then topped with a little arugula or spinach that's been tossed in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Oh, my, those were good.
The second recipe was equally, if not more delicious. You just have to slice the radish in half lengthwise and then slice a little off the bottom of each slice so it sits flat on the plate. Then goat cheese and chives are combined in the food processor and then piped over the top of the radishes. This is then sprinkled with a few more chopped chives and some kosher salt.
I have to say that both of these were extremely tasty and easy to put together. It's spring! The radishes are fresh! They're feisty and ready to eat. I'd say you better put em in your cart, and if you do, they make awesome hor d'oeuvres.
Reader Comments (3)
I'm really excited about this. We always have such beautiful radishes at our farmer's market here, and I never really know what to do with them. Can't wait to try it!
Ok, You are really something Patrice ! You quickly made some ricotta?? You know I never made ricotta but my husband and I always talk about doing it. I loved your step by step recipe, I'm going to tackle it!!
OH, P. S. The radish recipes look really good, but sorry, I got so excited by the homemade ricotta!