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Homegrown Popped Corn

Alstede Fresh Popcorn

Homegrown Popped Corn

Homegrown Popped Corn

Alstede Fresh Homegrown Popped Corn To pop a corncob: Place one dried corn cob into a paper bag, do not add anything else. Lunch size bags will work however the larger size brown lunch bag is even better, keeping all of the corn inside the bag. That being said, too large is not good either.… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Popcorn

Alstede Fresh Homegrown Popped Corn To pop a corncob: Place one dried corn cob into a paper bag, do not add anything else. Lunch size bags will work however the larger size brown lunch bag is even better, keeping all of the corn inside the bag. That being said, too large is not good either.… Read More »

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

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Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

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Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Cranberry Upside Down Muffins

Cranberry Upside Down Muffins

Cranberry Upside Down Muffins

Cranberry Upside Down Muffins

From your kitchen: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup prepared cranberry sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place rack in the… Read More »

From your kitchen: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup prepared cranberry sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place rack in the… Read More »

Time to Bloom

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Time to Bloom

Time to Bloom

The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for… Read More »

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The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for… Read More »

Green Beans with Pasta & Pesto

Green Beans with Pasta and Pesto

Green Beans with Pasta & Pesto

Green Beans with Pasta & Pesto

Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Green beans, approximately 1lb. 1/3 -1/2 cup pesto or more, to taste 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta or shape of your choice 1-2 T butter Parmesan Cheese Kosher Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Clean and trim the beans. Steam the green beans to bright green, crisp tender. Prepare pasta in salted… Read More »

Green Beans with Pasta and Pesto

Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Green beans, approximately 1lb. 1/3 -1/2 cup pesto or more, to taste 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta or shape of your choice 1-2 T butter Parmesan Cheese Kosher Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Clean and trim the beans. Steam the green beans to bright green, crisp tender. Prepare pasta in salted… Read More »

Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

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Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

Harvesting Sunflower Seeds

Ingredients: 3-4 sunflower heads that are past bloom 6– 8 cups of water (adjust according to bucket size) 1/4 cup kosher salt Clean bucket/ container & cutting shears Paper towels and cookie sheet or shallow box Spices of choice, cooking spray if desired How to harvest the sunflower heads: Use sunflower heads that have died… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3-4 sunflower heads that are past bloom 6– 8 cups of water (adjust according to bucket size) 1/4 cup kosher salt Clean bucket/ container & cutting shears Paper towels and cookie sheet or shallow box Spices of choice, cooking spray if desired How to harvest the sunflower heads: Use sunflower heads that have died… Read More »

Spinach, Prosciutto, Provolone Stuffed Chicken

Spinach-Stuffed-Chicken

Spinach, Prosciutto, Provolone Stuffed Chicken

Spinach, Prosciutto, Provolone Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken breast split, boned with skin on Salt and pepper 4 slices of Prosciutto 3/4-1 C Cleaned, chopped spinach leaves + more for spinach bed 4 slices Provolone ½ cup drained, chopped sun dried tomatoes 3-4 cloves of garlic-divided 1/3 cup parsley leaves Olive oil, Butter Chicken broth or stock Instructions: Place chicken… Read More »

Spinach-Stuffed-Chicken

Ingredients: 1 chicken breast split, boned with skin on Salt and pepper 4 slices of Prosciutto 3/4-1 C Cleaned, chopped spinach leaves + more for spinach bed 4 slices Provolone ½ cup drained, chopped sun dried tomatoes 3-4 cloves of garlic-divided 1/3 cup parsley leaves Olive oil, Butter Chicken broth or stock Instructions: Place chicken… Read More »

Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

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Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

Sweet Pepper and Lentil Soup

2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, or 2 leeks, chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly purchased paprika or smoked paprika 1-3 sweet peppers, depending on their size, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup dried brown or black lentils, picked over and rinsed 5 cups broth or water S & P to taste… Read More »

2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, or 2 leeks, chopped 3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon freshly purchased paprika or smoked paprika 1-3 sweet peppers, depending on their size, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup dried brown or black lentils, picked over and rinsed 5 cups broth or water S & P to taste… Read More »

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for… Read More »

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

Parmesan Garlic Spaghetti Squash

From your share: 2 lb Spaghetti Squash From your kitchen: 2 T Olive Oil 2 Cups button mushrooms, chopped bite size 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1/4 c parmesan cheese grated From your garden: Handful of flat leaf parsley finely chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme Preheat the oven to 380, In a large pan… Read More »

From your share: 2 lb Spaghetti Squash From your kitchen: 2 T Olive Oil 2 Cups button mushrooms, chopped bite size 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1/4 c parmesan cheese grated From your garden: Handful of flat leaf parsley finely chopped 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme Preheat the oven to 380, In a large pan… Read More »

Pear and Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Pear and Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Pear and Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Pear and Sour Cream Coffee Cake

From your kitchen: 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Topping: From you share: 2 Bartlett… Read More »

From your kitchen: 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 stick butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 1/4 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Topping: From you share: 2 Bartlett… Read More »