Apple Crostata

Apple Crostata

Apple Crostata

Apple Crostata

For the Pastry (2 Tarts): 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced For the Filling (1 Tart): 1-1/2 pounds McIntosh, Macoun, or Empire apples 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

For the Pastry (2 Tarts): 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 pound very cold unsalted butter, diced For the Filling (1 Tart): 1-1/2 pounds McIntosh, Macoun, or Empire apples 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated or superfine sugar 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

(1 to 2 bacon slices, diced (I used only one, but had to add some additional fat from my bacon fat jar in the fridge) half a small onion, chopped 3 or 4 small green garlic stalks, white and light green part, sliced like scallions 1 apple, cored and diced about 2 tbsp. cider vinegar… Read More »

(1 to 2 bacon slices, diced (I used only one, but had to add some additional fat from my bacon fat jar in the fridge) half a small onion, chopped 3 or 4 small green garlic stalks, white and light green part, sliced like scallions 1 apple, cored and diced about 2 tbsp. cider vinegar… Read More »

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Here is a recipe from CSA member Kim De Maria who often shares with us. 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t salt 1 cup diced apple 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk at room temperature 2 eggs room temperature 1/4 cup maple syrup… Read More »

Here is a recipe from CSA member Kim De Maria who often shares with us. 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t salt 1 cup diced apple 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk at room temperature 2 eggs room temperature 1/4 cup maple syrup… Read More »

Apple-Pear Praline Pie

Apple-Pear Praline Pie

Apple-Pear Praline Pie

Apple-Pear Praline Pie

This fruit pie has a crust made from ground hickory nuts. Additional nuts are used to top the dessert. 1 Recipe Nut Pastry (see recipe below) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt 3 cups thinly sliced peeled pears 3 cups thinly sliced, peeled… Read More »

This fruit pie has a crust made from ground hickory nuts. Additional nuts are used to top the dessert. 1 Recipe Nut Pastry (see recipe below) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt 3 cups thinly sliced peeled pears 3 cups thinly sliced, peeled… Read More »

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Yield 1 14 x 21 loaf 1 cup chopped dates 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup apple juice 2 grated granny smith apples, grated, excess liquid squeezed out and reserved (any other cooking apple will suffice) 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder In… Read More »

Yield 1 14 x 21 loaf 1 cup chopped dates 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup apple juice 2 grated granny smith apples, grated, excess liquid squeezed out and reserved (any other cooking apple will suffice) 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder In… Read More »

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Turkey with Melted Camembert and Mostarda

Makes 2 sandwiches Mostarda: 1 (9-ounce) Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 3/4 cups (9 ounces) dried apricots and raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces) brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard In a saute… Read More »

Makes 2 sandwiches Mostarda: 1 (9-ounce) Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 3/4 cups (9 ounces) dried apricots and raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 cup (1¾ ounces) brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard In a saute… Read More »

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Apple Mizuna Salad

Apple Mizuna Salad

Apple Mizuna Salad

Apple Mizuna Salad

1 bunch mizuna 1 apple 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 lemon Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 pinch kosher salt Slice the apple into quarters around the core. Slice the quarters into thin slices,… Read More »

1 bunch mizuna 1 apple 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/2 lemon Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 pinch kosher salt Slice the apple into quarters around the core. Slice the quarters into thin slices,… Read More »

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Stew

This is one of the two recipes sent to me this week by Beverly Hansen. This recipe will take you only about 15 minutes to prepare and the slow cooker will take it from there. 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 ½ lbs. sauerkraut drained and rinsed 2 Granny Smith Apples… Read More »

This is one of the two recipes sent to me this week by Beverly Hansen. This recipe will take you only about 15 minutes to prepare and the slow cooker will take it from there. 2 pounds kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 ½ lbs. sauerkraut drained and rinsed 2 Granny Smith Apples… Read More »

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

(makes one 8-inch, short cake) 1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced to thin wedges 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for the cake batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose or cake flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

(makes one 8-inch, short cake) 1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced to thin wedges 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for the cake batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose or cake flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

6 – 8 apples, cores and peels from (our sustainable apples) 2 tablespoons honey water water, to cover 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional) You can use the apples for something and save the peels and cores. Place the cores and peels in a large, wide-mouthed jar. I used a 4-cup jar, but you can… Read More »

6 – 8 apples, cores and peels from (our sustainable apples) 2 tablespoons honey water water, to cover 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional) You can use the apples for something and save the peels and cores. Place the cores and peels in a large, wide-mouthed jar. I used a 4-cup jar, but you can… Read More »

Apple Pandowdy

Apple Pandowdy

Apple Pandowdy

Apple Pandowdy

1 cup flour 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons ice-cold water ¼ cup unsweetened apple cider 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves 12… Read More »

1 cup flour 15 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and chilled ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons ice-cold water ¼ cup unsweetened apple cider 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 ½ tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves 12… Read More »