Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Many thanks to –CSA- Member Tina Jurgaitis who has sent in this recipe to us. Notice that the recipe works with applesauce and the yellow or green squash that is your shares. This recipe will be useful through the fall season. Adapted from: Kitchen Aid 12-16 servings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup… Read More »

Many thanks to –CSA- Member Tina Jurgaitis who has sent in this recipe to us. Notice that the recipe works with applesauce and the yellow or green squash that is your shares. This recipe will be useful through the fall season. Adapted from: Kitchen Aid 12-16 servings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup… Read More »

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

Apple-Stuffed, Maple-Pecan Chicken

From your share: 1 apple, peeled and sliced From your kitchen: 2 chicken breasts (about 1 -1.5 lbs.) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey ⅔ cup breadcrumbs ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Butter or mildly flavored oil Peel apple… Read More »

From your share: 1 apple, peeled and sliced From your kitchen: 2 chicken breasts (about 1 -1.5 lbs.) 1 egg, beaten 1 tbsp. whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. maple syrup or honey ⅔ cup breadcrumbs ⅔ cup pecans or walnuts Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Butter or mildly flavored oil Peel apple… Read More »

Chive Pesto

Chive Pesto

Chive Pesto

Chive Pesto

Ingredients for 1 1/2 cups of sauce: From your garden: 4 cups (or more) chopped fresh “common” (not “garlic”) chives From your kitchen: 2 oz. slivered almonds or walnuts 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1/4 cup (or more) olive oil Toss the chives, almonds, cheese, and garlic into the work… Read More »

Ingredients for 1 1/2 cups of sauce: From your garden: 4 cups (or more) chopped fresh “common” (not “garlic”) chives From your kitchen: 2 oz. slivered almonds or walnuts 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1/4 cup (or more) olive oil Toss the chives, almonds, cheese, and garlic into the work… Read More »

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

From your share: 8 cups spring greens (salad greens from your share) 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced (apples from the share) From your kitchen: 4 cups grilled or roasted Chicken breast, diced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup glazed walnuts 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing Toss salad greens and apple cider… Read More »

From your share: 8 cups spring greens (salad greens from your share) 4 fresh Michigan Gala apples, thin sliced (apples from the share) From your kitchen: 4 cups grilled or roasted Chicken breast, diced 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup glazed walnuts 1 cup apple cider vinaigrette dressing Toss salad greens and apple cider… Read More »

Cinnamon Baked Pears

Cinnamon Baked Pears

Cinnamon Baked Pears

Cinnamon Baked Pears

From your share: 2 pears From your kitchen: 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. maple syrup (or honey) 3 tbsp. walnuts 4 Tbsp. natural soy yogurt (or dairy yogurt) Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Cut the pears in half. Using a tablespoon scoop out the seeds of each half. Fill with walnuts and drizzle about… Read More »

From your share: 2 pears From your kitchen: 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. maple syrup (or honey) 3 tbsp. walnuts 4 Tbsp. natural soy yogurt (or dairy yogurt) Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Cut the pears in half. Using a tablespoon scoop out the seeds of each half. Fill with walnuts and drizzle about… Read More »

Fresh Apple Crumble

Fresh Apple Crumble

Fresh Apple Crumble

Fresh Apple Crumble

5-6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup of fresh, frozen or dried cranberries 2 T arrowroot 1/2 t cinnamon 1 T coconut sugar (optional) Topping: 1 c rolled oats 1 c chopped walnuts 3/4 c oat flour Pinch of sea salt 2/3 cup brown rice maple syrup 1/3 c olive oil Preheat… Read More »

5-6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup of fresh, frozen or dried cranberries 2 T arrowroot 1/2 t cinnamon 1 T coconut sugar (optional) Topping: 1 c rolled oats 1 c chopped walnuts 3/4 c oat flour Pinch of sea salt 2/3 cup brown rice maple syrup 1/3 c olive oil Preheat… Read More »

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Here is a recipe from CSA member Kim De Maria who often shares with us. 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t salt 1 cup diced apple 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk at room temperature 2 eggs room temperature 1/4 cup maple syrup… Read More »

Here is a recipe from CSA member Kim De Maria who often shares with us. 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 t ground cinnamon 1/4 t ground ginger 1/4 t salt 1 cup diced apple 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup milk at room temperature 2 eggs room temperature 1/4 cup maple syrup… Read More »

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Healthy Apple Energy Loaf

Yield 1 14 x 21 loaf 1 cup chopped dates 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup apple juice 2 grated granny smith apples, grated, excess liquid squeezed out and reserved (any other cooking apple will suffice) 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder In… Read More »

Yield 1 14 x 21 loaf 1 cup chopped dates 1⁄4 cup honey 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 cup apple juice 2 grated granny smith apples, grated, excess liquid squeezed out and reserved (any other cooking apple will suffice) 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder In… Read More »

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

Clean Eating Strawberry Spinach Salad

Spinach Strawberries, hulled and sliced Walnuts Avocado (optional) Layer your ingredients, add your dressing, mix and enjoy! Clean Eating Strawberry Vinaigrette: 1/2 pound fresh strawberries 2 tablespoon honey (or more to taste if your berries are not very sweet) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black… Read More »

Spinach Strawberries, hulled and sliced Walnuts Avocado (optional) Layer your ingredients, add your dressing, mix and enjoy! Clean Eating Strawberry Vinaigrette: 1/2 pound fresh strawberries 2 tablespoon honey (or more to taste if your berries are not very sweet) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black… Read More »

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast Biga (recipe follows), at room temperature About 5 cups bread flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 oz.) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves About 1/4 cup cornmeal… Read More »

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast Biga (recipe follows), at room temperature About 5 cups bread flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 oz.) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves About 1/4 cup cornmeal… Read More »

Cranberry Crumble Bars

Cranberry Crumble Bars

Cranberry Crumble Bars

Cranberry Crumble Bars

1 ¾ cups fresh whole-berry cranberry sauce or 1 can 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Read More »

1 ¾ cups fresh whole-berry cranberry sauce or 1 can 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Read More »