Radish Top Soup

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Radish Top Soup

Radish Top Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

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 »

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 »

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

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Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Balsamic Pesto, Green Beans, and Potatoes

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Boil 4 medium red potatoes, until tender, cool, peel and cut into large chunks. Clean green beans, steam beans until fork tender Finely chop 3-4 cloves of garlic In a large skillet heat 2-3 T olive oil, sauté garlic in olive oil until soft and slightly browned. Add the potatoes and green beans to the garlic.… Read More »

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

Herb Focaccia

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Herb Focaccia

Herb Focaccia

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

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Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

Homemade Herb Salt Recipe

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

cups loosely packed fresh herbs of your choice, Parsley, oregano, basil, mint, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, and/or dill are all great choice. ½ cup coarse salt 1 t granulated garlic Wash and thoroughly dry the herbs. Remove stems, discolored leaves. Pulse herbs in a food processor to a coarse grind. Do not make a paste. Mix in the… Read More »

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

Chive Crepes with Herb Cheese and Asparagus

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 c water 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives or herbs of choice 1/8 tsp. salt Prepare crepe batter: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, and the dry ingredients together. Stir in the chives. Allow the batter to rest for an… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

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Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pesto

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

1 bunch of Alstede Fresh asparagus cut into 1-2 inch pieces 4-6 cloves of garlic 1 1/2 c fresh snipped Alstede Fresh basil 1 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh oregano 2-3 T fresh snipped Alstede Fresh parsley 1/4 c toasted walnuts, almonds, pine nuts (optional) 2-3 T Olive oil – choose a good quality Salt… Read More »

Green Beans Al Forno

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Green Beans Al Forno

Green Beans Al Forno

From CSA member Anne Buggy,  My Mom’s Green Beans Al Forno Here are the directions from Anne: After steaming the green beans, drain and pat dry. Transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix 1 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 3 chopped garlic cloves, 2-3 tsp. fresh oregano, 3… Read More »

From CSA member Anne Buggy,  My Mom’s Green Beans Al Forno Here are the directions from Anne: After steaming the green beans, drain and pat dry. Transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix 1 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 3 chopped garlic cloves, 2-3 tsp. fresh oregano, 3… Read More »