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Green Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro

Green Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro

Green Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro

Green Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro

1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cleaned 1 c canned black beans rinsed 1/3 cup or more cilantro 1 cup chopped hot and sweet peppers 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 small onion thinly sliced Chopped tomato or cucumber, (optional) Dressing: 2 T lime juice 2 T apple cider vinegar 1 T honey or more… Read More »

1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cleaned 1 c canned black beans rinsed 1/3 cup or more cilantro 1 cup chopped hot and sweet peppers 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 small onion thinly sliced Chopped tomato or cucumber, (optional) Dressing: 2 T lime juice 2 T apple cider vinegar 1 T honey or more… Read More »

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

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Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

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Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

Spud-tactular News

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Spud-tactular News

Spud-tactular News

Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »

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Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

spinachstuffedmeatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Potatoes and Green Beans

Alstede Fresh Potatoes and Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Potatoes and Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Swiss Chard

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Alstede Fresh Swiss Chard

Alstede Fresh Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is a healthy, hearty green, slightly more tender than kale. It can be easily sauteed in olive oil with garlic for a quick and healthy side dish. The stems may take a bit more cooking time than the leaves. The leaves can be added to soups and omelettes and is sometimes used as a substitute for spinach. Sold in bunches.

Sold by the bunch in our farm store.

Please note: this item is available for farm store pickup only.

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Swiss chard is a healthy, hearty green, slightly more tender than kale. It can be easily sauteed in olive oil with garlic for a quick and healthy side dish. The stems may take a bit more cooking time than the leaves. The leaves can be added to soups and omelettes and is sometimes used as a substitute for spinach. Sold in bunches.

Sold by the bunch in our farm store.

Please note: this item is available for farm store pickup only.

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 »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

pumpkin-vegetable-soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

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Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

Polenta with Corn & Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1 C Polenta (or grits) 2 ears of Alstede Fresh Corn, kernels removed 1/4 cup salted Butter 1/3 cup soft Goat Cheese 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Start tomato preparation. Roast tomatoes while you are making the polenta on the stovetop. Prepare polenta in water or broth according to… Read More »

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Ingredients: 1 C Polenta (or grits) 2 ears of Alstede Fresh Corn, kernels removed 1/4 cup salted Butter 1/3 cup soft Goat Cheese 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Start tomato preparation. Roast tomatoes while you are making the polenta on the stovetop. Prepare polenta in water or broth according to… Read More »

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

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Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

Pesto Eggs

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Pesto Eggs

Pesto Eggs

Prepare roasted tomato: Preheat oven to 400. Chop a large tomato, add a little olive oil, some chopped basil and oregano and a spoonful of parmesan cheese. Spread into a single layer on a parchment lined baking pan. Roast until some of the edges are browned and caramelized, 20-25 minutes. Set aside. Prepare your favorite… Read More »

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Prepare roasted tomato: Preheat oven to 400. Chop a large tomato, add a little olive oil, some chopped basil and oregano and a spoonful of parmesan cheese. Spread into a single layer on a parchment lined baking pan. Roast until some of the edges are browned and caramelized, 20-25 minutes. Set aside. Prepare your favorite… Read More »

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

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Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

chili-relleno-casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »