Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

Cilantro-Avocado Potato Salad

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes, peeled, small diced, and cooked in boiling salted water until tender, drained 1/3 cup finely minced red onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2-3 firm-ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno (1-ounce) package… Read More »

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

1 bunch radishes including their greens 2 tablespoons unsalted high grade butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 perfect small potatoes (russet or yukon), cut into eighths 1 small achovy, packed in oil and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley pinch of sea salt to taste, with a pinch of… Read More »

1 bunch radishes including their greens 2 tablespoons unsalted high grade butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 perfect small potatoes (russet or yukon), cut into eighths 1 small achovy, packed in oil and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley pinch of sea salt to taste, with a pinch of… Read More »

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Oven Baked Chips

Oven Baked Chips

Oven Baked Chips

Oven Baked Chips

3-4 baking potatoes olive oil, olive oil spray 2 garlic cloves minced or ¾ t garlic powder ½ t salt 1 T fresh parsley or 1 t flakes ¼ t paprika ¼ t black pepper Preheat the oven to 475 Scrub the potatoes, leaving the peel on. With a sharp knife or mandolin thinly slice… Read More »

3-4 baking potatoes olive oil, olive oil spray 2 garlic cloves minced or ¾ t garlic powder ½ t salt 1 T fresh parsley or 1 t flakes ¼ t paprika ¼ t black pepper Preheat the oven to 475 Scrub the potatoes, leaving the peel on. With a sharp knife or mandolin thinly slice… Read More »

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Roasted Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn, Blue Cheese & Lemony Creme Fraiche Dressing

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

Serves: 6-8   2 lbs fingerling potatoes 3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ cup crème-fraiche or sour cream 1½ tablespoons lemon juice Kernels from 3 ears of corn 3 tablespoons lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 1½ tablespoons… Read More »

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

8 Steps for Freezing Herbs in Oil

1.    Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden. 2.    If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves. Here I froze a combination of finely-chopped and whole herbs such as rosemary, fennel stalk, sage, and oregano. 3.    Pack the wells of ice cube… Read More »

1.    Choose firm, fresh herbs, ideally from the market or your own garden. 2.    If you wish, you can chop them fine. Or leave them in larger sprigs and leaves. Here I froze a combination of finely-chopped and whole herbs such as rosemary, fennel stalk, sage, and oregano. 3.    Pack the wells of ice cube… Read More »

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

Beet Rosti with Rosemary

Beet Rosti with Rosemary

Beet Rosti with Rosemary

Beet Rosti with Rosemary

Many thanks to our CSA member Virginia McDonnell for sharing this recipe with us. An incredibly sweet, colorful side dish, it is also good with carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, kohlrabi, sweet potatoes, turnips.   about 1 ½ lbs. beets 1 tsp. coarsely chopped rosemary 1 tsp. salt ¼ c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. butter   1. … Read More »

Many thanks to our CSA member Virginia McDonnell for sharing this recipe with us. An incredibly sweet, colorful side dish, it is also good with carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, kohlrabi, sweet potatoes, turnips.   about 1 ½ lbs. beets 1 tsp. coarsely chopped rosemary 1 tsp. salt ¼ c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. butter   1. … Read More »