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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Pumpkin Seeds

Preheat the oven to 350 Line a baking sheet with Parchment Wash the sugar pumpkin. On a cutting board, using a large sharp knife, some strength, and some care, cut from the stem to the base of the pumpkin. Scoop/scrape out all the pulp and the seeds. Set the seeds aside for the following recipe.… Read More »

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Alstede Fresh Onion, Potato, Carrot, and Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Onion, Potato, Carrot, and Apple Soup

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

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Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

Twist and Shout for Brussel Sprout

Brussel Sprouts may be small in size, however, these little nuggets are big in flavor and nutrition. This slow growing Cole crop is a biennial meaning that it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle and therefore will sprout the first year and flower the second year. This slow growing, long bearing crop… Read More »

roastedbrusselsprouts

Brussel Sprouts may be small in size, however, these little nuggets are big in flavor and nutrition. This slow growing Cole crop is a biennial meaning that it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle and therefore will sprout the first year and flower the second year. This slow growing, long bearing crop… 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 »

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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 »

Caul-it-Versatile

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Caul-it-Versatile

Caul-it-Versatile

Cauliflower is a nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cabbage, kale, turnips, rutabagas, and Brussels sprouts. Belonging to the Cruciferae or Brassicaceae family,  cruciferous vegetables are aptly named because the flowers contain four petals that resemble a Greek cross. Cauliflower is a powerhouse vegetable full of nutrition that is low in calories, high in… Read More »

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Cauliflower is a nutrient dense cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, cabbage, kale, turnips, rutabagas, and Brussels sprouts. Belonging to the Cruciferae or Brassicaceae family,  cruciferous vegetables are aptly named because the flowers contain four petals that resemble a Greek cross. Cauliflower is a powerhouse vegetable full of nutrition that is low in calories, high in… Read More »

Fried Cauliflower

Alstede Fresh Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

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Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Using Produce’s Tops & Bottoms

Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

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Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

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Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about

This is the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamin C,… Read More »

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This is the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamin C,… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Composting to Reduce Food Waste

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Composting to Reduce Food Waste

Composting to Reduce Food Waste

Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… Read More »

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Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… Read More »

Spud-tactular News

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Spud-tactular News

Spud-tactular News

Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »

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Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… 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 »

spinachstuffedmeatloaf

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 »