Pickled Garlic

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Pickled Garlic

Pickled Garlic

This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… Read More »

This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… 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 »

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 »

Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

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Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

Honeycrisp Apple Tarts

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apple Butter 3 Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon Alstede Farms Apple Jelly Brandy, water, or apple cider Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Defrost and Unfold the pastry. Using pastry wheel cut along the lines of the folds and… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 sheet of puff pastry Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apple Butter 3 Alstede Farms Honeycrisp Apples 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 Teaspoon cinnamon Alstede Farms Apple Jelly Brandy, water, or apple cider Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Defrost and Unfold the pastry. Using pastry wheel cut along the lines of the folds and… Read More »

Plum Kuchen

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Plum Kuchen

Plum Kuchen

Ingredients: 1 ½ c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 stick of butter (room temperature) 1 farm fresh egg 1/3-1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 8-10 Alstede Fresh European Plums Place the butter into a large bowl, add the sugar.  Mix in the egg and stir in the flour. Set dough aside to rest about 20 minutes.  Flour… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 ½ c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 stick of butter (room temperature) 1 farm fresh egg 1/3-1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 8-10 Alstede Fresh European Plums Place the butter into a large bowl, add the sugar.  Mix in the egg and stir in the flour. Set dough aside to rest about 20 minutes.  Flour… 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 »

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 »

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 »

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… 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 »

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 »

Eggplant Lasagna

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Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced in rounds about ½” thick 2 eggs beaten 3/4 -1 c seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4-1/2 c olive oil, divided 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided + a little extra 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ c chopped Parsley 1 egg + 1 yolk Kosher Salt… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced in rounds about ½” thick 2 eggs beaten 3/4 -1 c seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4-1/2 c olive oil, divided 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided + a little extra 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ c chopped Parsley 1 egg + 1 yolk Kosher Salt… Read More »

Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

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Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 6-8 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes or more 8 oz. thin linguini (linguini fini) 1/3 cup chopped parsley or a mixture of parsley and basil Parmesan cheese Instructions: Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the… Read More »

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 6-8 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes or more 8 oz. thin linguini (linguini fini) 1/3 cup chopped parsley or a mixture of parsley and basil Parmesan cheese Instructions: Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

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Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh Alstede farms sweet corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red or green bell pepper, small dice 2 hot peppers, jalapeno, ancho, or serrano 1/2 small red onion, minced 1 bunch of scallions sliced white & light green 1 medium tomato chopped half bunch fresh cilantro,… Read More »

Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh Alstede farms sweet corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red or green bell pepper, small dice 2 hot peppers, jalapeno, ancho, or serrano 1/2 small red onion, minced 1 bunch of scallions sliced white & light green 1 medium tomato chopped half bunch fresh cilantro,… Read More »

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

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Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »