Herbs packed in salt

Herbs packed in salt

Herbs packed in salt

Herbs packed in salt

This idea is from The Herb Society’s website suggested layering basil (Herb) leaves in sea salt.  I couldn’t resist sharing this with all of you! Starting in a 14-ounce plastic container with a tight fitting lid, pour a layer of kosher salt to cover the bottom. Add a single layer of basil leaves-not overlapping-cover them… Read More »

This idea is from The Herb Society’s website suggested layering basil (Herb) leaves in sea salt.  I couldn’t resist sharing this with all of you! Starting in a 14-ounce plastic container with a tight fitting lid, pour a layer of kosher salt to cover the bottom. Add a single layer of basil leaves-not overlapping-cover them… Read More »

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Alstede Fresh Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »

Sausage, Pepper & Pasta Stuffed Peppers

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Sausage, Pepper & Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Sausage, Pepper & Pasta Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 1 – ½ cup orecchiette or a small pasta 2-3 long links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage or a mix of both 3 large, sweet bell peppers, green or color of choice 3/4 large yellow onion, sliced 1 whole head of garlic, peeled, sliced, or chopped 1 ½ medium to large tomatoes, chopped… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 – ½ cup orecchiette or a small pasta 2-3 long links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage or a mix of both 3 large, sweet bell peppers, green or color of choice 3/4 large yellow onion, sliced 1 whole head of garlic, peeled, sliced, or chopped 1 ½ medium to large tomatoes, chopped… Read More »

Herbed Couscous

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous

Herbed Couscous

Herbed Couscous

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous Ingredients: 1 medium onion finely chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil 3/4 c of Alstede Fresh herbs or greens, basil, oregano, mint, chives, parsley, arugula, spinach, chopped 1 six-ounce package pearled Couscous Broth Butter (optional) A sprinkle of lemon 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese   Warm the olive oil… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous Ingredients: 1 medium onion finely chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil 3/4 c of Alstede Fresh herbs or greens, basil, oregano, mint, chives, parsley, arugula, spinach, chopped 1 six-ounce package pearled Couscous Broth Butter (optional) A sprinkle of lemon 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese   Warm the olive oil… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Alstede Fresh Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… 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 »

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

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Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza

1 thin crust pizza dough 1 can pizza sauce 1 16 oz tub whole milk ricotta 1 or 2 handful of fresh herbs 2 or 3 eggs for each pizza 1 or 2 pinches salt and pepper 1 or 2 other toppings of your choice Prepare your dough as instructed on package. Heat your oven… Read More »

1 thin crust pizza dough 1 can pizza sauce 1 16 oz tub whole milk ricotta 1 or 2 handful of fresh herbs 2 or 3 eggs for each pizza 1 or 2 pinches salt and pepper 1 or 2 other toppings of your choice Prepare your dough as instructed on package. Heat your oven… Read More »

Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

Homemade Herb Salt

3 loosely-packed cups of fresh herbs of your choice, parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt Wash the herbs and remove coarse stems and any discolored leaves. Dry thoroughly.Place the herbs and salt in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse grind.… Read More »

3 loosely-packed cups of fresh herbs of your choice, parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt Wash the herbs and remove coarse stems and any discolored leaves. Dry thoroughly.Place the herbs and salt in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse grind.… Read More »

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley 1/8 cup minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2… Read More »

3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley 1/8 cup minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2… 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 »