Mizuna Three Ways

Alstede Fresh Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Mizuna Three Ways

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include… Read More »

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Alstede Fresh Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Caramelized Onion Stromboli

Prepare Pizza Dough: 2 C Bread Flour 1 C All-Purpose Flour 1/4 t Salt,  1/2 T Sugar 1 packet or 2- 1/4 t dry yeast 1 C Cold Water 2 T Olive Oil (divided) Measure bread flour and all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the processor a… Read More »

Prepare Pizza Dough: 2 C Bread Flour 1 C All-Purpose Flour 1/4 t Salt,  1/2 T Sugar 1 packet or 2- 1/4 t dry yeast 1 C Cold Water 2 T Olive Oil (divided) Measure bread flour and all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the processor a… Read More »

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

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Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 4 slices pancetta 2 shallots chopped 1/2-3/4 c mushrooms sliced 1-lb. Brussels sprouts, cleaned trimmed cut in half Olive oil as needed Salt and pepper to taste 2 T butter 1 T cornstarch 1/3 c vegetable broth or a little more as needed 2-3 T white wine 2 t lemon juice. 3/4 c light… Read More »

Ingredients: 4 slices pancetta 2 shallots chopped 1/2-3/4 c mushrooms sliced 1-lb. Brussels sprouts, cleaned trimmed cut in half Olive oil as needed Salt and pepper to taste 2 T butter 1 T cornstarch 1/3 c vegetable broth or a little more as needed 2-3 T white wine 2 t lemon juice. 3/4 c light… Read More »

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Pickled Garlic

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Pickled Garlic

Pickled Garlic

This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… Read More »

This is an easy recipe shared by our dear friend and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member, Inga. She makes this while garlic is plentiful and in season to have on hand when a little boost of immunity is needed in Winter or anytime. Ingredients: 3 cups peeled Alstede Fresh garlic cloves 1 1/2 c white vinegar… Read More »

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

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Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

Eggplant Lasagna

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Eggplant Lasagna

Eggplant Lasagna

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced in rounds about ½” thick 2 eggs beaten 3/4 -1 c seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4-1/2 c olive oil, divided 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided + a little extra 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ c chopped Parsley 1 egg + 1 yolk Kosher Salt… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced in rounds about ½” thick 2 eggs beaten 3/4 -1 c seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4-1/2 c olive oil, divided 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, divided + a little extra 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese ¼ c chopped Parsley 1 egg + 1 yolk Kosher Salt… Read More »

Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

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Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Linguini with Alstede Fresh Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 6-8 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes or more 8 oz. thin linguini (linguini fini) 1/3 cup chopped parsley or a mixture of parsley and basil Parmesan cheese Instructions: Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the… Read More »

Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 6-8 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic 1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes or more 8 oz. thin linguini (linguini fini) 1/3 cup chopped parsley or a mixture of parsley and basil Parmesan cheese Instructions: Peel and thinly slice the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the… Read More »

Fresh English Pea Ricotta Toast

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Fresh English Pea Ricotta Toast

Fresh English Pea Ricotta Toast

Ingredients: ¼ c blanched Alstede Fresh peas Reserve: ½ cup fresh raw peas 2 garlic scapes cut into 1” pieces 3-4 sprigs fresh parsley ½ c whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese Zest from ½ lemon 2-3 chives chopped fine 1-2 T chopped capers 1 T parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare… Read More »

Ingredients: ¼ c blanched Alstede Fresh peas Reserve: ½ cup fresh raw peas 2 garlic scapes cut into 1” pieces 3-4 sprigs fresh parsley ½ c whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese Zest from ½ lemon 2-3 chives chopped fine 1-2 T chopped capers 1 T parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare… 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 »

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 »

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 »