Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

I often use parsnips in vegetable soup or a pot pie.  They can be roasted alone or with carrots, turnips, shallots or onions and garlic. Yield: Serves 4. 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 1/2 inch batons 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup… Read More »

I often use parsnips in vegetable soup or a pot pie.  They can be roasted alone or with carrots, turnips, shallots or onions and garlic. Yield: Serves 4. 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 1/2 inch batons 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup… Read More »

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »

2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large tomato, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the cucumbers, red onion and tomato. Gently stir in the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper until coated.… Read More »

Peach Crumble Coffee Cake

Peach  Crumble Coffee Cake

Peach Crumble Coffee Cake

Peach Crumble Coffee Cake

Crumb Topping and Filling 1 cup All Purpose flour ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅔ cup chopped almonds (we used oats) 7 tablespoons butter Buttermilk Peach Cake 2 cups All-Purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter, softened 1¼… Read More »

Crumb Topping and Filling 1 cup All Purpose flour ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅔ cup chopped almonds (we used oats) 7 tablespoons butter Buttermilk Peach Cake 2 cups All-Purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter, softened 1¼… Read More »

Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

Lavender Scones

(You may remember back a few weeks Lavender was thought to be the herb in our shares.  I am happy to say that it will be in our shares this week!) This week the shares will have the lavender plant!  Lavender is a favorite for many gardeners.  Some of you will just enjoy the lavender… Read More »

(You may remember back a few weeks Lavender was thought to be the herb in our shares.  I am happy to say that it will be in our shares this week!) This week the shares will have the lavender plant!  Lavender is a favorite for many gardeners.  Some of you will just enjoy the lavender… Read More »

Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken Recipe

Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken Recipe

Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken Recipe

Honey Glazed Lemon Roast Chicken Recipe

Try to add some local honey to your diet every day. Those of us at the farm who have been doing this for a while now are finding that we have less problems with allergies One 6 1/2- to 7-pound roasting chicken, rinsed, patted dry 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 6 large… Read More »

Try to add some local honey to your diet every day. Those of us at the farm who have been doing this for a while now are finding that we have less problems with allergies One 6 1/2- to 7-pound roasting chicken, rinsed, patted dry 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 6 large… Read More »

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

Perfect Guacamole Recipe

2 ripe avocados 1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup) 1-2 Serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped 1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt A dash of freshly grated black pepper 1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Garnish… Read More »

2 ripe avocados 1/2 red onion, minced (about 1/2 cup) 1-2 Serrano chiles, stems and seeds removed, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro (leaves and tender stems), finely chopped 1 tablespoon of fresh lime or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt A dash of freshly grated black pepper 1/2 ripe tomato, seeds and pulp removed, chopped Garnish… Read More »

Chicken Caesar Pitas

Chicken Caesar Pitas

Chicken Caesar Pitas

Chicken Caesar Pitas

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes Butter flavored cooking spray 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 pound bacon 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces 1 (8… Read More »

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 3 slices bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes Butter flavored cooking spray 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 pound bacon 1 large head romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite size pieces 1 (8… Read More »