Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Many thanks to CSA Member – Denise Alvarez for sharing this recipe this week.  As you know we love to hear from you. Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or pressed 2 tablespoons fish sauce (found in the Asian section of grocery stores) 1 teaspoon black… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA Member – Denise Alvarez for sharing this recipe this week.  As you know we love to hear from you. Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or pressed 2 tablespoons fish sauce (found in the Asian section of grocery stores) 1 teaspoon black… Read More »

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup is one of my favorites.  My recipe changes all the time.  The original recipe is from Good Housekeeping Illustrated and then it changes depending on what I have on hand. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes… Read More »

Minestrone soup is one of my favorites.  My recipe changes all the time.  The original recipe is from Good Housekeeping Illustrated and then it changes depending on what I have on hand. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes… Read More »

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Sauce 1 medium onion, chopped pinch baking soda 4 cloves garlic clove, minced 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes* 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes*, pureed in blender 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt* (or to taste) generous grating black pepper 1/4 cup raisins Cabbage and Filling 1 large cabbage 3 cups cooked lentils (from 1… Read More »

Sauce 1 medium onion, chopped pinch baking soda 4 cloves garlic clove, minced 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes* 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes*, pureed in blender 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt* (or to taste) generous grating black pepper 1/4 cup raisins Cabbage and Filling 1 large cabbage 3 cups cooked lentils (from 1… Read More »

Asian Cabbage Rolls with Spicy Pork

Asian Cabbage Rolls with Spicy Pork

Asian Cabbage Rolls with Spicy Pork

Asian Cabbage Rolls with Spicy Pork

From your share: 1 large head Napa cabbage From your kitchen: 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound ground pork or turkey 1/2 cup cooked white rice 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 3 cloves… Read More »

From your share: 1 large head Napa cabbage From your kitchen: 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound ground pork or turkey 1/2 cup cooked white rice 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped 1 large egg, beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 3 cloves… Read More »

Fried Egg with Sautéed Dandelion Greens and Mushrooms

Fried Egg with Sautéed Dandelion Greens and Mushrooms

Fried Egg with Sautéed Dandelion Greens and Mushrooms

Fried Egg with Sautéed Dandelion Greens and Mushrooms

For Sautéed Dandelion Greens: 1 Large Bunch Dandelion Leaves 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (separated) 3-4 cloves Garlic Sliced Thin  1 Pound Roughly Chopped Mushrooms 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For Eggs on Toast: 2 1 Inch Thick Slices of Challah Bread or your favorite bread 2 Farm Eggs For Sautéed… Read More »

For Sautéed Dandelion Greens: 1 Large Bunch Dandelion Leaves 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil (separated) 3-4 cloves Garlic Sliced Thin  1 Pound Roughly Chopped Mushrooms 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For Eggs on Toast: 2 1 Inch Thick Slices of Challah Bread or your favorite bread 2 Farm Eggs For Sautéed… Read More »

Pinto Bean Dip

Pinto Bean Dip

Pinto Bean Dip

Pinto Bean Dip

From the share: pinto beans From the kitchen: 1 T white vinegar 3 slices of jalapeno pepper, canned or fresh 1/2 t salt 1/2 t sugar 1/4 t paprika and onion powder 1/8 t garlic powder and cayenne pepper Place drained pinto beans into the bowl of a food processor. Add listed ingredients and blend… Read More »

From the share: pinto beans From the kitchen: 1 T white vinegar 3 slices of jalapeno pepper, canned or fresh 1/2 t salt 1/2 t sugar 1/4 t paprika and onion powder 1/8 t garlic powder and cayenne pepper Place drained pinto beans into the bowl of a food processor. Add listed ingredients and blend… Read More »

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Green beans respond better to boiling than to steaming. A pound of beans in a standard steamer will not cook evenly. Boiling is simpler – just add the beans and cook until tender – and permits the addition of salt during cooking. Unlike other vegetables, green beans do not become soggy when boiled, because their… Read More »

Green beans respond better to boiling than to steaming. A pound of beans in a standard steamer will not cook evenly. Boiling is simpler – just add the beans and cook until tender – and permits the addition of salt during cooking. Unlike other vegetables, green beans do not become soggy when boiled, because their… Read More »

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

Herbed Oven-Browned Potatoes

Herbed Oven-Browned Potatoes

Herbed Oven-Browned Potatoes

Herbed Oven-Browned Potatoes

From your share: 3/4 pound boiling potatoes (2 to 3 medium) From your garden: 1 tablespoon mixed chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and/or oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, crumbled From your kitchen: 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat… Read More »

From your share: 3/4 pound boiling potatoes (2 to 3 medium) From your garden: 1 tablespoon mixed chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and/or oregano or 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs, crumbled From your kitchen: 1 garlic clove, chopped fine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil freshly ground black pepper to taste Preheat… Read More »

Mizuna Simple Ideas

Alstede Fresh Mizuna

Mizuna Simple Ideas

Mizuna Simple Ideas

Salad. Wash and chop the salad into bite size pieces. Mix with lettuce or any greens for salad. Try spinach and arugula, or even by itself. Serve as a bed under a main dish salad Pasta. Even Asian greens can be tossed with pasta and fresh parmesan. Boil noodles of your choice al dente. While… Read More »

Salad. Wash and chop the salad into bite size pieces. Mix with lettuce or any greens for salad. Try spinach and arugula, or even by itself. Serve as a bed under a main dish salad Pasta. Even Asian greens can be tossed with pasta and fresh parmesan. Boil noodles of your choice al dente. While… Read More »

Purple Potato Steak Salad

Purple Potato Steak Salad

Purple Potato Steak Salad

Purple Potato Steak Salad

From your share: 1lb of purple potatoes 4 to 6 radishes 6 to 8 cups mesclun greens From your kitchen: 1/2 lime 2 medium cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons chipotle powder 12 ounces top sirloin steak 6 scallions 2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin… Read More »

From your share: 1lb of purple potatoes 4 to 6 radishes 6 to 8 cups mesclun greens From your kitchen: 1/2 lime 2 medium cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons chipotle powder 12 ounces top sirloin steak 6 scallions 2 to 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin… Read More »

Bill’s Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

Bill’s Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

Bill’s Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

Bill’s Broccoli-Cauliflower Fritters

This recipe comes from Maggie’s dad, Bill Callahan. A family favorite! What you’ll need: From the share: 1 head of cauliflower 1 head of broccoli From your kitchen: 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup of flower (all purpose works, gluten free was used in this recipe) 1 1/2 cup of milk salt, peppers, paprika, and garlic… Read More »

This recipe comes from Maggie’s dad, Bill Callahan. A family favorite! What you’ll need: From the share: 1 head of cauliflower 1 head of broccoli From your kitchen: 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup of flower (all purpose works, gluten free was used in this recipe) 1 1/2 cup of milk salt, peppers, paprika, and garlic… Read More »