Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

Risotto with Bacon and Kale

This recipe was sent by CSA member Patti Calligaro this week.  It has been a great week for sharing! 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons fresh… Read More »

This recipe was sent by CSA member Patti Calligaro this week.  It has been a great week for sharing! 4 slices bacon, chopped coarsely 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Arborio rice 3 cups low-salt chicken broth, plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons fresh… Read More »

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Spicy Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

Yield: 6-8 servings 1 pound spicy Italian sausage chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 large bunches of kale, stemmed… Read More »

Yield: 6-8 servings 1 pound spicy Italian sausage chicken or pork) 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional 2 large bunches of kale, stemmed… Read More »

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

Sausage and Sweet Potato Bake

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

3 large sweet potatoes 2 lbs. sausage   1 onion 1 apple 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper   Preheat oven to 375. Leave peels on sweet potatoes and chop them and apple, onion and sausage into bite sized chunks. … Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

Sweet Potato Latke with Lime Crème Fraiche

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

For lime crème fraiche: 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest 1 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped 1 cup crème fraiche For latkes: 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 large Spanish onion, very finely chopped Kosher salt Pinch of ancho chili powder Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1… Read More »

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Serves 4 As with most stir-fry recipes, pepper steak is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious main dish that needs only rice as a side dish for a complete meal. See the Chinese-style rice in the similar and related recipes links. I like to use both red and green peppers, but you can use one… Read More »

Serves 4 As with most stir-fry recipes, pepper steak is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious main dish that needs only rice as a side dish for a complete meal. See the Chinese-style rice in the similar and related recipes links. I like to use both red and green peppers, but you can use one… Read More »

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

Pumpkin Soup with Sausages

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausages, cut into ½-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves, sliced thickly 1 red onion, chopped 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage ½ cup finely diced celery ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ cup dry Marsala wine 6 cups chicken stock 3 cups pumpkin puree… Read More »

Brussels Sprouts Sliders

Brussels Sprouts Sliders

Brussels Sprouts Sliders

Brussels Sprouts Sliders

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large sweet or yellow onions, sliced thin Salt to taste 20 large Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon tamari 2 to 3 cloves garlic, pressed A dash of liquid smoke (if desired) ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces tempeh, cut into thin slices 5 teaspoons grainy mustard… Read More »

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large sweet or yellow onions, sliced thin Salt to taste 20 large Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon tamari 2 to 3 cloves garlic, pressed A dash of liquid smoke (if desired) ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces tempeh, cut into thin slices 5 teaspoons grainy mustard… Read More »

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes with Spaghetti Squash and Sage

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Crispy Crepes filled with Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Sage, parmesan topped with béchamel and sautéed mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian main course. 1 smallish spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt to taste black pepper to taste ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg ( or pre-ground) 1 T chopped fresh… Read More »

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola: 3 Red or yellow Onions, sliced thin 2-3 T olive oil 1/2 t Salt 2-3 T white wine Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, do not allow oil to smoke.  Add the onions and allow them to release moisture.  Stir frequently. onions will begin to brown, about 10-15 minutes. Reduce… Read More »

Caramelized Onion Tart with Gorgonzola: 3 Red or yellow Onions, sliced thin 2-3 T olive oil 1/2 t Salt 2-3 T white wine Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, do not allow oil to smoke.  Add the onions and allow them to release moisture.  Stir frequently. onions will begin to brown, about 10-15 minutes. Reduce… Read More »

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

Spinach, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata

2 large egg whites 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup 1% milk 3 cups spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ounce prosciutto, crisped and crumbled 1/4 cup caramelized onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese Preheat broiler to high.… Read More »

2 large egg whites 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 cup 1% milk 3 cups spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 ounce prosciutto, crisped and crumbled 1/4 cup caramelized onions 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese Preheat broiler to high.… Read More »

Smoked Salmon Spirals

Smoked Salmon Spirals

Smoked Salmon Spirals

Smoked Salmon Spirals

try this with the garlic chives and green onions… 1 daikon (Japanese white radish), peeled 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons drained capers 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/8… Read More »

try this with the garlic chives and green onions… 1 daikon (Japanese white radish), peeled 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 teaspoons drained capers 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/8… Read More »