Bacon-Braised Mustard Greens

Bacon-Braised Mustard Greens

Bacon-Braised Mustard Greens

Bacon-Braised Mustard Greens

This is yet another recipe from breakfast from CSA Maureen Contini. 2 or 3 bunches of mustard greens (about 3 3/4 pounds total; 16 cups trimmed) 8 ounces thickly sliced lean slab bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced (2 cups) 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup apple-cider… Read More »

This is yet another recipe from breakfast from CSA Maureen Contini. 2 or 3 bunches of mustard greens (about 3 3/4 pounds total; 16 cups trimmed) 8 ounces thickly sliced lean slab bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced (2 cups) 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup apple-cider… Read More »

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

1 c cooked sliced green beans 1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans 1 cup cooked or canned kidney beans Dressing: Equal Parts Olive oil and apple cider vinegar 1 t dried epazote or 1 Tablespoon Fresh 2 minced cloves of garlic 1 ½ t fresh dill chopped Salt and pepper to taste Marinate the… Read More »

1 c cooked sliced green beans 1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans 1 cup cooked or canned kidney beans Dressing: Equal Parts Olive oil and apple cider vinegar 1 t dried epazote or 1 Tablespoon Fresh 2 minced cloves of garlic 1 ½ t fresh dill chopped Salt and pepper to taste Marinate the… Read More »

Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

Spinach Strawberries, hulled and sliced Walnuts Avocado (optional) Layer your ingredients, add your dressing, mix and enjoy! Clean Eating Strawberry Vinaigrette: 1/2 pound fresh strawberries 2 tablespoon honey (or more to taste if your berries are not very sweet) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black… Read More »

Spinach Strawberries, hulled and sliced Walnuts Avocado (optional) Layer your ingredients, add your dressing, mix and enjoy! Clean Eating Strawberry Vinaigrette: 1/2 pound fresh strawberries 2 tablespoon honey (or more to taste if your berries are not very sweet) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black… 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 »

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Chickpeas

Thanks to Jennifer Niederhoffer who is sharing this recipe with us this week! Yield: Serves 6 , Cook Time: 3 1/2 hours-6 hours 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 med butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 large apple, peeled and chopped (I… Read More »

Thanks to Jennifer Niederhoffer who is sharing this recipe with us this week! Yield: Serves 6 , Cook Time: 3 1/2 hours-6 hours 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 med butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 large apple, peeled and chopped (I… 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 »

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Cider-Braised Pot Roast

Many thanks to Beverly Hansen for sharing this recipe this week.  The apple cider in the share can be used in this main dish and she used a daikon radish in place of the parsnip. 1 c. apple cider 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Pepper 3 medium… Read More »

Many thanks to Beverly Hansen for sharing this recipe this week.  The apple cider in the share can be used in this main dish and she used a daikon radish in place of the parsnip. 1 c. apple cider 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt Pepper 3 medium… Read More »

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm  Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Lemon Balm Vinegar

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Fill a jar about 3/4 full with fresh leaves. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cap with a non-metallic lid and let steep in a cool dark place for a few weeks. Strain and use as a hair wash or add to your bath water. You can also use this in food dishes & salad dressings… Read More »

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »