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Spinach, Prosciutto, Provolone Stuffed Chicken

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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 »

Alstede Team & Family

Alstede Team & Family

Alstede Team & Family

Alstede Team & Family

meet the Alstede team The Alstede Family My favorite thing about the farm is being able to permanently preserve over 400 acres of farmland in Morris County. Kurt W. Alstede Founder, Owner & General Manager over 40 years experience Mary E. Thompson-Alstede Co-Owner - Special Projects Manager I love being on the farm because of… Read More »
meet the Alstede team The Alstede Family My favorite thing about the farm is being able to permanently preserve over 400 acres of farmland in Morris County. Kurt W. Alstede Founder, Owner & General Manager over 40 years experience Mary E. Thompson-Alstede Co-Owner - Special Projects Manager I love being on the farm because of… Read More »

Lettuce Celebrate Amazing Leafy Greens

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Lettuce Celebrate Amazing Leafy Greens

Lettuce Celebrate Amazing Leafy Greens

Lettuce celebrate all the wonderful and flavorful benefits of this increasingly popular vegetable called lettuce.  Some leading experts have said that lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable in the U.S. behind the potato and that the average American may consume over 30 pounds of lettuce every year.  Lettuce is 95 % water so… Read More »

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Lettuce celebrate all the wonderful and flavorful benefits of this increasingly popular vegetable called lettuce.  Some leading experts have said that lettuce is the second most popular fresh vegetable in the U.S. behind the potato and that the average American may consume over 30 pounds of lettuce every year.  Lettuce is 95 % water so… 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 »

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

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French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

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French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

Only Good Chives

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Only Good Chives

Only Good Chives

Spring has sprung and this weeks seasonal eating focus is chives. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, which experts say is a critical component in bone density. In addition, chives contain both choline and folate which has been shown linked to improving memory functions. If you are starting to plant your garden, consider planting chives… Read More »

chives

Spring has sprung and this weeks seasonal eating focus is chives. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, which experts say is a critical component in bone density. In addition, chives contain both choline and folate which has been shown linked to improving memory functions. If you are starting to plant your garden, consider planting chives… Read More »

Only Good Chives

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Eating In Season

Only Good Chives

Only Good Chives

Spring has sprung and this weeks seasonal eating focus is chives. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, which experts have said is a critical component in bone density. In addition, chives contain both choline and folate which may be found linked to improving memory functions. If you are starting to plant your garden, consider planting… Read More »

chives

Spring has sprung and this weeks seasonal eating focus is chives. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, which experts have said is a critical component in bone density. In addition, chives contain both choline and folate which may be found linked to improving memory functions. If you are starting to plant your garden, consider planting… Read More »

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

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Eating In Season

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

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As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

cabbage

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

Kale’in It

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Kale’in It

Kale’in It

Kale has been in the popular limelight touted as being a trendy superfood. We believe kale’s popularity is here to stay due to its nutritional benefits, adaptability in recipes and for it being such an easy crop to grow.  Kale is a member of the cabbage family, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard… Read More »

greenkale

Kale has been in the popular limelight touted as being a trendy superfood. We believe kale’s popularity is here to stay due to its nutritional benefits, adaptability in recipes and for it being such an easy crop to grow.  Kale is a member of the cabbage family, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard… Read More »

Kale’in It

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Eating In Season

Kale’in It

Kale’in It

Kale has been in the popular limelight touted as being a trendy superfood. We believe kale’s popularity is here to stay due to its nutritional benefits, adaptability in recipes and for it being such an easy crop to grow.  Kale is a member of the cabbage family, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard… Read More »

kale.tuscan

Kale has been in the popular limelight touted as being a trendy superfood. We believe kale’s popularity is here to stay due to its nutritional benefits, adaptability in recipes and for it being such an easy crop to grow.  Kale is a member of the cabbage family, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collard… Read More »

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French Mushroom Bourguignon

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French Mushroom Bourguignon

French Mushroom Bourguignon

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

French-Mushroom-Bourguignon

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »