Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

I gave this salad a little color with some chopped tomatoes or even cherry or grape tomatoes. Croutons: 5 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic —————————— Salad: 1 head of green lettuce or mixed greens 1 bunch watercress or arugula —————————— Warm Brie Dressing: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4… Read More »

I gave this salad a little color with some chopped tomatoes or even cherry or grape tomatoes. Croutons: 5 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic —————————— Salad: 1 head of green lettuce or mixed greens 1 bunch watercress or arugula —————————— Warm Brie Dressing: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4… Read More »

Stewed Lentils

Stewed Lentils

Stewed Lentils

Stewed Lentils

CSA member Michelle Zanzonico sent this recipe that she changed by adding the beet greens and leeks. Michelle suggests making changes throughout the season with what is available in the share. 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 red onion peeled and small dice 1-2 carrots peeled and small dice 2 cloves of garlic peeled and minced… Read More »

CSA member Michelle Zanzonico sent this recipe that she changed by adding the beet greens and leeks. Michelle suggests making changes throughout the season with what is available in the share. 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 red onion peeled and small dice 1-2 carrots peeled and small dice 2 cloves of garlic peeled and minced… Read More »

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Kale & Mushroom Soup

Many thanks to Lynda Stadtmueller who sent two recipes to share with all of you this week, she says that the flavor is just a litte smokey with a hint of heat.  1/4 cup olive oil 10 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1-1/2 tsp smoked paprika Pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 large onion, diced… Read More »

Many thanks to Lynda Stadtmueller who sent two recipes to share with all of you this week, she says that the flavor is just a litte smokey with a hint of heat.  1/4 cup olive oil 10 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1-1/2 tsp smoked paprika Pinch ground cayenne pepper 1 large onion, diced… Read More »

Sautéed Beet Tops (Red Beet Greens)

Sautéed Beet Tops (Red Beet Greens)

Sautéed Beet Tops (Red Beet Greens)

Sautéed Beet Tops (Red Beet Greens)

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 pounds beet tops, washed and cut into 3-inch lengths Salt and pepper to taste Water if needed Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add the beet tops, salt and pepper. Cover and sauté until… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 pounds beet tops, washed and cut into 3-inch lengths Salt and pepper to taste Water if needed Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add the beet tops, salt and pepper. Cover and sauté until… Read More »

Green Potato Pancakes

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Green Potato Pancakes

Green Potato Pancakes

Many thanks to Tamar Bacon who wrote this week to share this “kid friendly” original variation of a potato latke recipe that will use some of the greens in the shares. 1/4 C olive oil 2 eggs 5 cups loosely packed kale leaves (discard stems) 2 small zucchini peeled and cut in large chunks 2… Read More »

Many thanks to Tamar Bacon who wrote this week to share this “kid friendly” original variation of a potato latke recipe that will use some of the greens in the shares. 1/4 C olive oil 2 eggs 5 cups loosely packed kale leaves (discard stems) 2 small zucchini peeled and cut in large chunks 2… Read More »

Tortellini with Asparagus and Lemon

Tortellini with Asparagus and Lemon

Tortellini with Asparagus and Lemon

Tortellini with Asparagus and Lemon

To care and store asparagus- wrap the ends in moist paper towels and place the bundle into a plastic bag. Asparagus will keep up to 3-4 days 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »

To care and store asparagus- wrap the ends in moist paper towels and place the bundle into a plastic bag. Asparagus will keep up to 3-4 days 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato 8 cups coarsely chopped lettuce leaves including ribs (3/4 lb) 3 cups water Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter… Read More »

1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato 8 cups coarsely chopped lettuce leaves including ribs (3/4 lb) 3 cups water Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter… Read More »

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Store pre-washed and spun spinach greens in a plastic container lined with a dry paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Cut greens perish more quickly if stored with any dampness.   1 cup orzo pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1… Read More »

Store pre-washed and spun spinach greens in a plastic container lined with a dry paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Cut greens perish more quickly if stored with any dampness.   1 cup orzo pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1… Read More »

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »

Dandelion, Cannellini, Potatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers

Dandelion, Cannellini, Potatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers

Dandelion, Cannellini, Potatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers

Dandelion, Cannellini, Potatoes, and Roasted Red Peppers

1 bunch of dandelion greens 4 medium sized potatoes, chopped into 2-inch chunks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can of cannellini beans 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers  or use the fresh peppers from the share and saute with the potatoes and garlic 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1/4 cup… Read More »

1 bunch of dandelion greens 4 medium sized potatoes, chopped into 2-inch chunks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 can of cannellini beans 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers  or use the fresh peppers from the share and saute with the potatoes and garlic 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1/4 cup… Read More »

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms

pounds (32 ounces) ounces fresh baby spinach or regular spinach leaves 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 small garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced (I use creminis) 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 teaspoon table salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional; I skip this)… Read More »

pounds (32 ounces) ounces fresh baby spinach or regular spinach leaves 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 small garlic cloves, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced (I use creminis) 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 teaspoon table salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional; I skip this)… Read More »