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 »

Chive Herb Crepes

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Chive Herb Crepes

Chive Herb Crepes

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2c milk 1/3 c water 1 t melt butter 1 t sugar 1/8 t salt 2-3 T chives 1/3 c + 2 T flour crumbled bacon, goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon as addition (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl beat eggs with a wire whisk then continue to whisk in… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2c milk 1/3 c water 1 t melt butter 1 t sugar 1/8 t salt 2-3 T chives 1/3 c + 2 T flour crumbled bacon, goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon as addition (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl beat eggs with a wire whisk then continue to whisk in… Read More »

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef 2-3 lbs. of corned beef with spice packet Place corned beef in a Dutch Oven and cover over with water.   Add in the spice packet that came in the package.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.  Simmer 45-50 minutes per pound or until tender.  Remove the meat from… Read More »

Corned Beef 2-3 lbs. of corned beef with spice packet Place corned beef in a Dutch Oven and cover over with water.   Add in the spice packet that came in the package.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.  Simmer 45-50 minutes per pound or until tender.  Remove the meat from… Read More »

Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

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Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

1/2 17 oz package of frozen puff pastry ( 1 sheet) 3 medium Yukon gold or white all-purpose potatoes 1-2 T butter 1/4 cup milk or (half and half) 1/2 medium onion minced 1/2 T olive oil and 1/2 T butter 1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach, well drained Directions: Cut potatoes into chunks and place… Read More »

1/2 17 oz package of frozen puff pastry ( 1 sheet) 3 medium Yukon gold or white all-purpose potatoes 1-2 T butter 1/4 cup milk or (half and half) 1/2 medium onion minced 1/2 T olive oil and 1/2 T butter 1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach, well drained Directions: Cut potatoes into chunks and place… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

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French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Basic Crepe Recipe: 1 c flour 1/4 t salt 1 t sugar (Measure the dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside) 2 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/3 c water In a medium bowl beat the eggs. Add the milk and the water, beat well. Mix in 1 T melted butter. Create a well… Read More »

Basic Crepe Recipe: 1 c flour 1/4 t salt 1 t sugar (Measure the dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside) 2 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/3 c water In a medium bowl beat the eggs. Add the milk and the water, beat well. Mix in 1 T melted butter. Create a well… Read More »

Zucchini Cookies

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Zucchini Cookies

Zucchini Cookies

The original recipe had a cream filling or the cookies can be used for ice cream sandwiches. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Coarse salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2… Read More »

The original recipe had a cream filling or the cookies can be used for ice cream sandwiches. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Coarse salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Carbonara

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Alstede Fresh Asparagus Carbonara

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Carbonara

This is a recipe for an accompaniment. To prepare with pasta double all ingredients except the asparagus. Prepare pasta according to package directions and top with Asparagus Carbonara. 4 ounces Pancetta or 4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces 1 bunch of thin asparagus trimmed and cut into 2” pieces 2 large egg yolks,… Read More »

This is a recipe for an accompaniment. To prepare with pasta double all ingredients except the asparagus. Prepare pasta according to package directions and top with Asparagus Carbonara. 4 ounces Pancetta or 4 slices of bacon, cut into small pieces 1 bunch of thin asparagus trimmed and cut into 2” pieces 2 large egg yolks,… Read More »

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

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Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

Jazzy Spinach

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Jazzy Spinach

Jazzy Spinach

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tomato, finely chopped Fresh spinach from the share 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 – 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adults only :)) – to taste Salt to taste Squeeze… Read More »