German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

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Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies

Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies

Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies

Fresh-Peach Drop Cookies

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/3 cup peach or apricot jam… Read More »

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/3 cup peach or apricot jam… Read More »

Blueberry Crumble Scone

Blueberry Crumble Scone

Blueberry Crumble Scone

Blueberry Crumble Scone

2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c chilled, unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk or cream 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preheat the oven to 375.  Line a baking sheet with parchment… Read More »

2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c chilled, unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk or cream 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries Preheat the oven to 375.  Line a baking sheet with parchment… Read More »

Basil Pesto

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Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

Broccoli Frittata

3-4  tablespoons olive oil  ( divided) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broccoli steamed to fork tender (florets and stems) 1 T chopped basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 2 egg whites Heat 1T oil and… Read More »

3-4  tablespoons olive oil  ( divided) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 cups broccoli steamed to fork tender (florets and stems) 1 T chopped basil 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs 2 egg whites Heat 1T oil and… Read More »

Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry Buckle

Blueberry Buckle

3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 375.  Grease an 8×8 inch cake pan. Cream together… Read More »

3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter, softened Preheat oven to 375.  Grease an 8×8 inch cake pan. Cream together… Read More »

Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

Blueberry Cake Recipe

1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of flour (plus more for prepping cake pan) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c  (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar, + 1 T sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and… Read More »

1 cup all purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon of flour (plus more for prepping cake pan) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ½ c  (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar, + 1 T sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained (if using frozen blueberries, thaw and… Read More »

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

Quinoa Chowder with Spinach, Feta, and Scallions

3/4 cup quinoa, any color or variety 8 cups (2 quarts) water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 large), peeled and small dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as… Read More »

3/4 cup quinoa, any color or variety 8 cups (2 quarts) water, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 large), peeled and small dice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as… Read More »

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus Strata

1 tablespoon butter 5 cups sliced asparagus — (1-inch) 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — divided 12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread non-stick cooking spray… Read More »

1 tablespoon butter 5 cups sliced asparagus — (1-inch) 2 cups thinly sliced leeks 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — divided 12 thin slices firm white sandwich bread non-stick cooking spray… Read More »