Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

4 leeks cleaned and trimmed 1/3 c dill weed chopped fine 3/4 lb. green beans trimmed at both ends A splash of olive oil Sea salt 1/4 c feta cheese crumbled Slice the leek length wise and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut the green beans into 1 inch segments. In a large skillet over… Read More »

4 leeks cleaned and trimmed 1/3 c dill weed chopped fine 3/4 lb. green beans trimmed at both ends A splash of olive oil Sea salt 1/4 c feta cheese crumbled Slice the leek length wise and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut the green beans into 1 inch segments. In a large skillet over… Read More »

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Many thanks to CSA member Kim De Maria who sent this recipe to me a couple of weeks ago.  I saved it until corn was to be in the shares again.  Last week corn was a surprise to me, a late addition to the shares. Beefsteak tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup corn… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA member Kim De Maria who sent this recipe to me a couple of weeks ago.  I saved it until corn was to be in the shares again.  Last week corn was a surprise to me, a late addition to the shares. Beefsteak tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup corn… Read More »

Garlicky Stewed White Beans with Mixed Peppers

Garlicky Stewed White Beans with Mixed Peppers

Garlicky Stewed White Beans with Mixed Peppers

Garlicky Stewed White Beans with Mixed Peppers

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper 4 cloves minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper or chopped fresh hot pepper 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can… Read More »

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped yellow or red bell pepper 4 cloves minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper or chopped fresh hot pepper 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can… Read More »

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Green Bean and Potato Salad

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

yield: 10 servings 1 1/2 pounds red or white potatoes 3/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 small red onion, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 dash Worcestershire sauce ½… Read More »

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Once again we send out thanks to Jinnie McDonnell for sending in some of her favorite recipes this season. She has been making and freezing the pate for later in the season.  Great to hear from another CSA member! Ingredients: 1# green beans 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or any fresh herb you… Read More »

Once again we send out thanks to Jinnie McDonnell for sending in some of her favorite recipes this season. She has been making and freezing the pate for later in the season.  Great to hear from another CSA member! Ingredients: 1# green beans 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or any fresh herb you… Read More »

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… Read More »

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

pumpkin-vegetable-soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

chili-relleno-casserole

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »