Digging in, A Spring Planting Guide 

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Digging in, A Spring Planting Guide 

Digging in, A Spring Planting Guide 

It’s that time when frost warnings are ending in our growing area which means it’s time to get out and into the garden. We’ve prepared a beginners guide to help you easily get started.  If you haven’t planted seeds or seedlings from scratch, not to worry, we have a wide variety of veggie, herb &… Read More »

It’s that time when frost warnings are ending in our growing area which means it’s time to get out and into the garden. We’ve prepared a beginners guide to help you easily get started.  If you haven’t planted seeds or seedlings from scratch, not to worry, we have a wide variety of veggie, herb &… Read More »

Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

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Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

Arugula, Sausage, Peppers, Onions & Gnocchi

Ingredients: 2 Cups of cleaned and torn Alstede Fresh Arugula 5-6 links sweet or hot Italian sausage Olive oil & Juice of half a lemon 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium onion sliced 1/2 red and 1/2 green pepper 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 frozen package Griggstown Gnocchi (sold… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 Cups of cleaned and torn Alstede Fresh Arugula 5-6 links sweet or hot Italian sausage Olive oil & Juice of half a lemon 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 medium onion sliced 1/2 red and 1/2 green pepper 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half 1 frozen package Griggstown Gnocchi (sold… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

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Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

Alstede Fresh Cilantro Bowl

Prepare Arroz Verde: 1 c long grain rice, 1 T olive oil, 3/4 c cilantro, 1/4 c parsley 1/2 c fresh or frozen spinach leaves, 1 jalapeno pepper roughly chopped (seeded) 1 small onion cut into small chunks, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c vegetable broth , 1/2 t salt (optional). Preheat the oven to 350.… Read More »

Prepare Arroz Verde: 1 c long grain rice, 1 T olive oil, 3/4 c cilantro, 1/4 c parsley 1/2 c fresh or frozen spinach leaves, 1 jalapeno pepper roughly chopped (seeded) 1 small onion cut into small chunks, 2 cloves garlic, 2 c vegetable broth , 1/2 t salt (optional). Preheat the oven to 350.… Read More »

Digging into Spring with Our Culinary & Educational Specialist

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Digging into Spring with Our Culinary & Educational Specialist

Digging into Spring with Our Culinary & Educational Specialist

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

Digging into Spring with Jenn Borrealo

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Digging into Spring with Jenn Borrealo

Digging into Spring with Jenn Borrealo

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

Truffle Infused Oil

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Truffle Infused Oil

Truffle Infused Oil

Truffle Infused Dressing  (Condimento aromatizzato al tartufo)is a fine Italian olive oil with truffles that imparts aromatic and luscious flavor of black or white truffles into your food. Great for drizzling over roasted potatoes, roasted veggies, pasta or garlic bread,  an indulgent way to enhance any dish. Drizzle over popcorn or use as a dip for crusty bread for a flavorful and upscale treat. Not available for shipping. This smaller size is perfect to sample this delicious product. Choose from Nero (black) or Bianco (white). Sold in a 1.85 fl. oz. glass jars.

Truffle Infused Dressing  (Condimento aromatizzato al tartufo)is a fine Italian olive oil with truffles that imparts aromatic and luscious flavor of black or white truffles into your food. Great for drizzling over roasted potatoes, roasted veggies, pasta or garlic bread,  an indulgent way to enhance any dish. Drizzle over popcorn or use as a dip for crusty bread for a flavorful and upscale treat. Not available for shipping. This smaller size is perfect to sample this delicious product. Choose from Nero (black) or Bianco (white). Sold in a 1.85 fl. oz. glass jars.

Spicy Herbs

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Spicy Herbs

Spicy Herbs

Tartufi Bianconi- Erbe Piccanti (Spicy Herbs) is a dried mix consisting of chili pepper flakes, garlic, parsley and salt. Used to make one of the most loved dishes, Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino. Can also be added to olive oil to create a delicious dip or added to tomato sauce or pasta to enhance the flavor.  Not available for shipping. Sold dried in 1.76 oz. package.

Tartufi Bianconi- Erbe Piccanti (Spicy Herbs) is a dried mix consisting of chili pepper flakes, garlic, parsley and salt. Used to make one of the most loved dishes, Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino. Can also be added to olive oil to create a delicious dip or added to tomato sauce or pasta to enhance the flavor.  Not available for shipping. Sold dried in 1.76 oz. package.

Truffle Infused Oil

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Truffle Infused Oil

Truffle Infused Oil

Truffle Infused Oil  (Condimento aromatizzato al tartufo) is a fine Italian olive oil with truffles that imparts aromatic and luscious flavor of black or white truffles into your food. Great for drizzling over roasted potatoes, roasted veggies, pasta or garlic bread,  an indulgent way to enhance any dish. Drizzle over popcorn or use as a dip for crusty bread for a flavorful and upscale treat. Not available for shipping. Choose from Tartufo Nero (black truffles) or Tartufo Bianco (white truffles).  Sold in 3.38 fl. oz. glass jars.

Truffle Infused Oil  (Condimento aromatizzato al tartufo) is a fine Italian olive oil with truffles that imparts aromatic and luscious flavor of black or white truffles into your food. Great for drizzling over roasted potatoes, roasted veggies, pasta or garlic bread,  an indulgent way to enhance any dish. Drizzle over popcorn or use as a dip for crusty bread for a flavorful and upscale treat. Not available for shipping. Choose from Tartufo Nero (black truffles) or Tartufo Bianco (white truffles).  Sold in 3.38 fl. oz. glass jars.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Kale and Steak Quesadilla

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Kale and Steak Quesadilla

Kale and Steak Quesadilla

1 bunch of Kale, tough stem and rib removed, chopped 3-4 T olive oil, divided 4 cloves of garlic sliced 1 small to medium onion, sliced Vegetable broth or stock 1 T red wine or apple cider vinegar Red pepper flakes Kosher or sea salt Grilled Flat Iron Steak or Steak of your choice Or… Read More »

1 bunch of Kale, tough stem and rib removed, chopped 3-4 T olive oil, divided 4 cloves of garlic sliced 1 small to medium onion, sliced Vegetable broth or stock 1 T red wine or apple cider vinegar Red pepper flakes Kosher or sea salt Grilled Flat Iron Steak or Steak of your choice Or… Read More »