Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

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Layers of Leafy Possibilities

Layers of Leafy Possibilities

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

As health experts continue to advise us to eat more leafy greens, we’re here to remind you that Cabbage is an easy way to consume more greens while also eating harmoniously with the seasons. Eating in season offers a higher density of nutrients in your food as these foods are picked fresh in season and… Read More »

French Mushroom Bourguignon

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French Mushroom Bourguignon

French Mushroom Bourguignon

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

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French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

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Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »

Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

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Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

Eating in Season – Superfood Kale

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »

This week’s eating in season spotlight is on the amazing Superfood Kale. Kale is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked and hails from the cabbage family with relatives including broccoli, cauliflower and collards. This versatile vegetable has been around since Roman times, however, has really made it’s culinary debut in… Read More »

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

Eating in Season – Winter

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Eating in Season – Winter

Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »