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Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Warm 2-3 T olive oil in a medium sauce pan over low heat, carefully add ¼ c water; add the onion and garlic,  and sweat  until softened not brown. Add 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth ¼ cup crushed tomato… Read More »

1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Warm 2-3 T olive oil in a medium sauce pan over low heat, carefully add ¼ c water; add the onion and garlic,  and sweat  until softened not brown. Add 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth ¼ cup crushed tomato… Read More »

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

3 large peaches, pitted 2-inch piece fresh ginger 1 small bunch bok choy 1/2 bunch kale 1 medium cucumber large handful fresh mint 2 to 3 cups water Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more water for a thinner smoothie. If it is too bitter, add another piece of… Read More »

3 large peaches, pitted 2-inch piece fresh ginger 1 small bunch bok choy 1/2 bunch kale 1 medium cucumber large handful fresh mint 2 to 3 cups water Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more water for a thinner smoothie. If it is too bitter, add another piece of… Read More »

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

When I was a Girl Scout, I remember we prepared Hunters Stew over an open fire in a Dutch Oven.  This stew recipe can be prepared on your grill in a pan of your choice. If you grill the whole sausages before cutting them up and adding them to the pan the flavor will be… Read More »

When I was a Girl Scout, I remember we prepared Hunters Stew over an open fire in a Dutch Oven.  This stew recipe can be prepared on your grill in a pan of your choice. If you grill the whole sausages before cutting them up and adding them to the pan the flavor will be… Read More »

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »

Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Greens Recipes

Easy Greens, Olive & Sundried Tomato Sauté Collards or Kale, Beet Greens or kohlrabi greens Garlic Sundried Tomatoes (in olive oil, if dried then soak first) Cured Kalamata Olives in olive oil Pine Nuts Olive Oil or Walnut Oil Sea Salt Heat oil in sauté pan. Chop kale and beet greens into bite size pieces.… Read More »

Easy Greens, Olive & Sundried Tomato Sauté Collards or Kale, Beet Greens or kohlrabi greens Garlic Sundried Tomatoes (in olive oil, if dried then soak first) Cured Kalamata Olives in olive oil Pine Nuts Olive Oil or Walnut Oil Sea Salt Heat oil in sauté pan. Chop kale and beet greens into bite size pieces.… Read More »

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole and White Bean Soup

Escarole is a variety of endive. The leaves are broader, paler and less bitter than other members of the endive family. Escarole, kale and chard, are hearty greens that thrive late into the growing season. The heart of an escarole head is less bitter because the leaves haven’t gotten as much sunlight. Escarole and endive… Read More »

Escarole is a variety of endive. The leaves are broader, paler and less bitter than other members of the endive family. Escarole, kale and chard, are hearty greens that thrive late into the growing season. The heart of an escarole head is less bitter because the leaves haven’t gotten as much sunlight. Escarole and endive… Read More »

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

Step 1. Whenever you prepare food, save your preferred scraps (see “Keep” and “Avoid” lists below). Store in a gallon freezer bag or storage container in your freezer, adding additional scraps as acquired. Step 2. When the container is full, put the frozen scraps in a big soup pot with some seasonings (see list below)… Read More »

Step 1. Whenever you prepare food, save your preferred scraps (see “Keep” and “Avoid” lists below). Store in a gallon freezer bag or storage container in your freezer, adding additional scraps as acquired. Step 2. When the container is full, put the frozen scraps in a big soup pot with some seasonings (see list below)… Read More »

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »