Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

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Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

Alstede Fresh Corn Salsa Salad

Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh Alstede farms sweet corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red or green bell pepper, small dice 2 hot peppers, jalapeno, ancho, or serrano 1/2 small red onion, minced 1 bunch of scallions sliced white & light green 1 medium tomato chopped half bunch fresh cilantro,… Read More »

Ingredients: 8 ears of fresh Alstede farms sweet corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 red or green bell pepper, small dice 2 hot peppers, jalapeno, ancho, or serrano 1/2 small red onion, minced 1 bunch of scallions sliced white & light green 1 medium tomato chopped half bunch fresh cilantro,… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

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Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

Ingredients: 8- 10 cups mixed Alstede Fresh salad greens 2 cups of sliced Alstede Fresh strawberries 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas cut in 1/2 (can substitute blanched, cut green beans instead) 3/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans… Read More »

Ingredients: 8- 10 cups mixed Alstede Fresh salad greens 2 cups of sliced Alstede Fresh strawberries 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas cut in 1/2 (can substitute blanched, cut green beans instead) 3/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans… 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 »

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup is one of my favorites.  My recipe changes all the time.  The original recipe is from Good Housekeeping Illustrated and then it changes depending on what I have on hand. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes… Read More »

Minestrone soup is one of my favorites.  My recipe changes all the time.  The original recipe is from Good Housekeeping Illustrated and then it changes depending on what I have on hand. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large celery stalk, diced 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes… Read More »

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

Mixed Bean Salad

1 c cooked sliced green beans 1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans 1 cup cooked or canned kidney beans Dressing: Equal Parts Olive oil and apple cider vinegar 1 t dried epazote or 1 Tablespoon Fresh 2 minced cloves of garlic 1 ½ t fresh dill chopped Salt and pepper to taste Marinate the… Read More »

1 c cooked sliced green beans 1 cup cooked or canned garbanzo beans 1 cup cooked or canned kidney beans Dressing: Equal Parts Olive oil and apple cider vinegar 1 t dried epazote or 1 Tablespoon Fresh 2 minced cloves of garlic 1 ½ t fresh dill chopped Salt and pepper to taste Marinate the… Read More »

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Many thanks to Virginia McDonnell who is sharing this recipe with us this week. 1 or so daikon radishes 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil, or to taste 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. or more toasted sesame seeds Peel, slice and boil daikon until soft.  Drain well, then mash with potato masher, put in large sieve… Read More »

Many thanks to Virginia McDonnell who is sharing this recipe with us this week. 1 or so daikon radishes 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil, or to taste 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. or more toasted sesame seeds Peel, slice and boil daikon until soft.  Drain well, then mash with potato masher, put in large sieve… Read More »

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

1 ¼ c water 1-3oz package low fat cream cheese 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach 1 10 oz. tomatoes with green chili peppers or substitute fresh from the share. 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 T dried minced onion 1 t ground cumin 1 t oregano… Read More »

1 ¼ c water 1-3oz package low fat cream cheese 2 cups cooked brown rice 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach 1 10 oz. tomatoes with green chili peppers or substitute fresh from the share. 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 T dried minced onion 1 t ground cumin 1 t oregano… Read More »

Swiss Chard with Chick Peas and Fresh Tomatoes

Swiss Chard with Chick Peas  and Fresh Tomatoes

Swiss Chard with Chick Peas and Fresh Tomatoes

Swiss Chard with Chick Peas and Fresh Tomatoes

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 shallot or small onion, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained salt and pepper to taste 1 bunch Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped 1 tomato, sliced 1/2 lemon, juiced 1) Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot/onion and scallions. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes until… Read More »

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 shallot or small onion, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained salt and pepper to taste 1 bunch Swiss chard, rinsed and chopped 1 tomato, sliced 1/2 lemon, juiced 1) Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Stir in shallot/onion and scallions. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes until… Read More »

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

Summer Bean Salad

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »

We will have green beans, wax beans and Italian beans all summer long.  This recipe with the variations can be adapted to any bean combination. 1 lb of beans 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced salt & pepper to taste This is a very… Read More »