Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

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Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

Vintage Inspired Recipes Reinvented

We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede began farming on a couple acres of land located in Chester Township, N.J. back in 1982, learn more about it here. In honor of our 40th anniversary our culinary specialist has… Read More »

We’re celebrating our 40th year of farming in Chester, NJ and are excited to share our humble roots with you. Farmer Kurt W. Alstede began farming on a couple acres of land located in Chester Township, N.J. back in 1982, learn more about it here. In honor of our 40th anniversary our culinary specialist has… Read More »

Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

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Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

Eggs-tra post-holiday recipes

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs… Read More »

It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs… Read More »

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

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Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

Quiche Recipe

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Quiche Recipe

Quiche Recipe

Inspired by CSA Member Linda Mahoney 1 c flour 1/2 butter 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 t salt Cut the fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gather the dough into a ball. Flatten to a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour. An alternate method: Pulse in a food… Read More »

Inspired by CSA Member Linda Mahoney 1 c flour 1/2 butter 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 t salt Cut the fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gather the dough into a ball. Flatten to a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour. An alternate method: Pulse in a food… Read More »

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

artichoke recipes

Artichokes are rich in fiber and nutrients so they’re a nice addition to the dinner table but if you aren’t familiar with them, they can seem a bit strange to cook. The good news is that you don’t have to be a fancy pants chef to get the job done since most of the work… Read More »

Artichokes are rich in fiber and nutrients so they’re a nice addition to the dinner table but if you aren’t familiar with them, they can seem a bit strange to cook. The good news is that you don’t have to be a fancy pants chef to get the job done since most of the work… Read More »

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Best Rhubarb Bars Recipe

50 minutes to make Serves 8 Crust: 1 cup flour Heaping ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter, softened in the microwave almost to melting point Filling: 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups sugar shopping list ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped rhubarb Cream together all crust ingredients – dough will be… Read More »

50 minutes to make Serves 8 Crust: 1 cup flour Heaping ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup butter, softened in the microwave almost to melting point Filling: 2 eggs, beaten 1½ cups sugar shopping list ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups finely chopped rhubarb Cream together all crust ingredients – dough will be… Read More »

Broccoli Apple Soup Recipe

Broccoli Apple Soup Recipe

Broccoli Apple Soup Recipe

Broccoli Apple Soup Recipe

From your share: 1 large bunch of broccoli (about 3 heads with stems) 1 good cooking apple (a non-tart apple such as Jonagold, golden delicious, McIntosh), peeled, cored, chopped From your kitchen: 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup of thinly sliced or finely chopped yellow or white onion 1 cup of unfiltered apple juice or apple… Read More »

From your share: 1 large bunch of broccoli (about 3 heads with stems) 1 good cooking apple (a non-tart apple such as Jonagold, golden delicious, McIntosh), peeled, cored, chopped From your kitchen: 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup of thinly sliced or finely chopped yellow or white onion 1 cup of unfiltered apple juice or apple… Read More »

Pork Chop with White Wine Sauce Recipe

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Pork Chop with White Wine Sauce Recipe

Pork Chop with White Wine Sauce Recipe

4 bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoons butter 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 yellow onion, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine (suggestion: Chardonnay or Chablis) 1/4 cup heavy cream Brush both sides of each pork chop with olive oil and season with salt. Heat a large heavy-bottomed… Read More »

4 bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoons butter 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 yellow onion, sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine (suggestion: Chardonnay or Chablis) 1/4 cup heavy cream Brush both sides of each pork chop with olive oil and season with salt. Heat a large heavy-bottomed… Read More »

Pumpkin Butter – Home Recipe

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Pumpkin Butter – Home Recipe

Pumpkin Butter – Home Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of fall any time of year with our delicious pumpkin butter. Pumpkin butter has many uses including as a topping for oatmeal, as a substitute for peanut butter on a sandwich, or baked into your favorite muffins or dessert.

Enjoy the flavors of fall any time of year with our delicious pumpkin butter. Pumpkin butter has many uses including as a topping for oatmeal, as a substitute for peanut butter on a sandwich, or baked into your favorite muffins or dessert.

Peach Butter – Home Recipe

Alstede Farms Peach Butter

Peach Butter – Home Recipe

Peach Butter – Home Recipe

Our peach butter is made from fresh peaches and is full of great peach taste! Use as a topping on toast, oatmeal, ice cream or yogurt. Our peach butter can also be added to your favorite savory recipes including baked beans or chicken.

Our peach butter is made from fresh peaches and is full of great peach taste! Use as a topping on toast, oatmeal, ice cream or yogurt. Our peach butter can also be added to your favorite savory recipes including baked beans or chicken.

Cherry Butter – Home Recipe

Cherry Butter  Home Recipe

Cherry Butter – Home Recipe

Cherry Butter – Home Recipe

Made with fresh cherries that are pureed and cooked to create a flavorful, fruit butter that can be used to top your ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or in your favorite baking recipe.

Made with fresh cherries that are pureed and cooked to create a flavorful, fruit butter that can be used to top your ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or in your favorite baking recipe.