Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »

Roasted Garlic Purple Mashed Potatoes

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Roasted Garlic Purple Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Purple Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients: 1 head of Alstede Fresh garlic 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs of fresh snipped herb leaves – your choice of oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme 1.5 – 2 pounds purple potatoes, cut into uniform chunks, approx. 1 inch in size 1/4 c sour cream (can substitute unflavored Greek yogurt instead for a healthier… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 head of Alstede Fresh garlic 4 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs of fresh snipped herb leaves – your choice of oregano, rosemary, marjoram, thyme 1.5 – 2 pounds purple potatoes, cut into uniform chunks, approx. 1 inch in size 1/4 c sour cream (can substitute unflavored Greek yogurt instead for a healthier… Read More »

Parsnip Cakes

Parsnip Cakes

Parsnip Cakes

Parsnip Cakes

1 lb. parsnips, cooked and mashed 6 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. butter, melted Pinch mace, ground Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1 egg, beaten 3/4 c bread crumbs, fresh Oil for frying Salt and pepper Put the parsnips, flour, butter, mace and nutmeg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and beat well to… Read More »

1 lb. parsnips, cooked and mashed 6 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. butter, melted Pinch mace, ground Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 1 egg, beaten 3/4 c bread crumbs, fresh Oil for frying Salt and pepper Put the parsnips, flour, butter, mace and nutmeg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and beat well to… Read More »

Crash Hot Potatoes

Crash Hot Potatoes

Crash Hot Potatoes

Crash Hot Potatoes

Many thanks to CSA member Jennifer Niederhoffer for sending in this recipe this week. Prep: 30 Minutes Cook: 25 Minutes Serves:  6 Ingredients: 12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes) 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Kosher Salt To Taste Black Pepper To Taste Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste Preparation: Bring a… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA member Jennifer Niederhoffer for sending in this recipe this week. Prep: 30 Minutes Cook: 25 Minutes Serves:  6 Ingredients: 12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes) 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil Kosher Salt To Taste Black Pepper To Taste Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste Preparation: Bring a… Read More »

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Whole salmon, 3 lbs. or more 6 to 8 stems of lovage 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Heavy duty tin foil For the Herb Tartar Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons cream or milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh lovage… Read More »

Whole salmon, 3 lbs. or more 6 to 8 stems of lovage 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Heavy duty tin foil For the Herb Tartar Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons cream or milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh lovage… Read More »

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

1 1⁄2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, plus 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste 1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1… Read More »

1 1⁄2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, plus 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste 1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1… Read More »

Pork Ribs with Fresh Herb Rub

Pork Ribs with Fresh Herb Rub

Pork Ribs with Fresh Herb Rub

Pork Ribs with Fresh Herb Rub

1 rack organic baby back ribs, intact 1/2 cup finely chopped herbs (half parsley, half summer savory) 1/4 lime, very thinly sliced and then chopped (including zest) Juice of rest of lime plus 1 additional lime’s juice 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 2 tsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt Pepper… Read More »

1 rack organic baby back ribs, intact 1/2 cup finely chopped herbs (half parsley, half summer savory) 1/4 lime, very thinly sliced and then chopped (including zest) Juice of rest of lime plus 1 additional lime’s juice 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 2 tsp brown sugar 1/4 tsp salt Pepper… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

This recipe can be changed with what is in the share or what you have on hand.  I believe that the shares this week will have turnips so I will add those to my stew.   I am thinking I would like to cut the chicken sausage into slices and brown and I will add that… Read More »

This recipe can be changed with what is in the share or what you have on hand.  I believe that the shares this week will have turnips so I will add those to my stew.   I am thinking I would like to cut the chicken sausage into slices and brown and I will add that… Read More »