Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

Apple Upside-Down Cake (in a fry pan)

(makes one 8-inch, short cake) 1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced to thin wedges 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for the cake batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose or cake flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

(makes one 8-inch, short cake) 1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced to thin wedges 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon for the cake batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose or cake flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon… Read More »

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Yields about 1 quart.  Be sure to make this recipe in the summer when the basil is extra fragrant and flavorful. You won’t get the same results using basil grown in a hothouse in the middle of winter. 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup milk (1 or 2%) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt… Read More »

Yields about 1 quart.  Be sure to make this recipe in the summer when the basil is extra fragrant and flavorful. You won’t get the same results using basil grown in a hothouse in the middle of winter. 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup milk (1 or 2%) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt… Read More »

Sage Leaves Fried in Batter

Sage Leaves Fried in Batter

Sage Leaves Fried in Batter

Sage Leaves Fried in Batter

For the batter: Beer, 1/2 cup (chilled- open just before use)                 Sage leaves,  20 (I used more) flour, 1 cup                                           1 Egg white olive oil 1 Tablespoon                          oil for frying salt, pinch Pour the flour into a bowl and add the beer and stir with a whisk.  Add the pinch of salt… Read More »

For the batter: Beer, 1/2 cup (chilled- open just before use)                 Sage leaves,  20 (I used more) flour, 1 cup                                           1 Egg white olive oil 1 Tablespoon                          oil for frying salt, pinch Pour the flour into a bowl and add the beer and stir with a whisk.  Add the pinch of salt… Read More »

Late Summer Plum Cake

Late Summer Plum Cake

Late Summer Plum Cake

Late Summer Plum Cake

Serves 8 1 ½ cups unbleached-flour, plus more for pan 1 t baking powder ½ t kosher salt ¼ t baking soda 8 medium-size fresh lemon verbena leaves or 1/2 t grated lemon zest ½ c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 2/3 c granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature ¾… Read More »

Serves 8 1 ½ cups unbleached-flour, plus more for pan 1 t baking powder ½ t kosher salt ¼ t baking soda 8 medium-size fresh lemon verbena leaves or 1/2 t grated lemon zest ½ c (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 2/3 c granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature ¾… Read More »

Cardamom Ginger Zucchini Bread with Streusel Topping

Cardamom Ginger Zucchini Bread with Streusel Topping

Cardamom Ginger Zucchini Bread with Streusel Topping

Cardamom Ginger Zucchini Bread with Streusel Topping

3 fresh eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 8 ounces cream cheese 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini (about one medium) For the Topping: 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup brown… Read More »

3 fresh eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 8 ounces cream cheese 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cardamom 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini (about one medium) For the Topping: 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup brown… Read More »

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Many thanks to Kim De Maria CSA member who sent this recipe to me this week. 2 cups grated zucchini, not peeled and squeezed dry with a paper towel ¼ tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ½ cup chopped yellow onion ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper 1    egg ½… Read More »

Many thanks to Kim De Maria CSA member who sent this recipe to me this week. 2 cups grated zucchini, not peeled and squeezed dry with a paper towel ¼ tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ½ cup chopped yellow onion ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper 1    egg ½… Read More »

Lamb and Summer Savory Meatballs

Lamb and Summer Savory Meatballs

Lamb and Summer Savory Meatballs

Lamb and Summer Savory Meatballs

1/2 lbs. ground lamb 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 a cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup scallions (spring onion) greens, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated (wait till the last minute to do this) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh summer savory 2 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses 1 egg 1/3 cup of pine nuts Pour the milk onto the… Read More »

1/2 lbs. ground lamb 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 a cup milk 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup scallions (spring onion) greens, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated (wait till the last minute to do this) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh summer savory 2 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses 1 egg 1/3 cup of pine nuts Pour the milk onto the… Read More »

Stuffed Sicilian Aubergine

Stuffed Sicilian Aubergine

Stuffed Sicilian Aubergine

Stuffed Sicilian Aubergine

1 large, round Sicilian eggplant 1 cup ground steak 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 purple onion, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 4 basil leaves, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp sugar Salt and pepper 1/2 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Olive oil Crumbled feta Fresh basil leaves, snipped Cut the eggplant in… Read More »

1 large, round Sicilian eggplant 1 cup ground steak 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 purple onion, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 4 basil leaves, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp sugar Salt and pepper 1/2 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed Olive oil Crumbled feta Fresh basil leaves, snipped Cut the eggplant in… Read More »

Spinach Bars

Spinach Bars

Spinach Bars

Spinach Bars

Combine: the following ingredients: 1C flour 1 C Milk 3 eggs ½ t salt ½ t baking soda ½ t baking powder 1 stick softened butter 1 8 oz. shredded cheese (the recipe calls for cheddar, but Swiss works well too) Add about 16 oz. of spinach or other green leafy vegetable.  (These should be… Read More »

Combine: the following ingredients: 1C flour 1 C Milk 3 eggs ½ t salt ½ t baking soda ½ t baking powder 1 stick softened butter 1 8 oz. shredded cheese (the recipe calls for cheddar, but Swiss works well too) Add about 16 oz. of spinach or other green leafy vegetable.  (These should be… Read More »

Strawberry and Frangipane Phyllo Tart

Strawberry and Frangipane Phyllo Tart

Strawberry and Frangipane Phyllo Tart

Strawberry and Frangipane Phyllo Tart

4 T unsalted butter, melted 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed, if frozen 2/3 cups blanched almonds 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for phyllo 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 egg yolk 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted 1 1/2 pints small strawberries, hulled (if large, halve lengthwise) Preheat oven to 375… Read More »

4 T unsalted butter, melted 4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed, if frozen 2/3 cups blanched almonds 1/2 cup sugar, plus extra for phyllo 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 egg yolk 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup red currant jelly, melted 1 1/2 pints small strawberries, hulled (if large, halve lengthwise) Preheat oven to 375… Read More »

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scape, Radish and Chicken Stir-fry Recipe

Garlic Scapes cut into 1″ long pieces radishes sliced into thin rounds (save some of the really tender leaves and rip them into small pieces) 2c. Optional –snow peas, sugar snap peas, broccoli or even a stir fry mix boneless pieces of grass-fed chicken ½ to 1 whole bottle of beer 1/4c. Soy sauce 2… Read More »

Garlic Scapes cut into 1″ long pieces radishes sliced into thin rounds (save some of the really tender leaves and rip them into small pieces) 2c. Optional –snow peas, sugar snap peas, broccoli or even a stir fry mix boneless pieces of grass-fed chicken ½ to 1 whole bottle of beer 1/4c. Soy sauce 2… Read More »

Spinach, Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach, Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach, Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

Spinach, Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

Many Thanks to Anne Buggy for this recipe that is low carb and uses multiple items in the share! 4 large eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 c cream 3/4 c water 2 Tablespoons melted butter 1 Tablespoon flour Spinach, 1 bunch, cooked and drained 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 Tablespoons sour cream 1/2 c… Read More »

Many Thanks to Anne Buggy for this recipe that is low carb and uses multiple items in the share! 4 large eggs, lightly whisked 3/4 c cream 3/4 c water 2 Tablespoons melted butter 1 Tablespoon flour Spinach, 1 bunch, cooked and drained 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 Tablespoons sour cream 1/2 c… Read More »