Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Alstede Fresh Tart Cherries

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Alstede Fresh Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

This is the season for rhubarb; some of you may find rhubarb in your shares. Probably the most important fact about rhubarb is that the leaves are POISONOUS! Rhubarb can be kept up to 5days in a plastic bag in your refrigerator. Alstede Fresh Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 c light… Read More »

This is the season for rhubarb; some of you may find rhubarb in your shares. Probably the most important fact about rhubarb is that the leaves are POISONOUS! Rhubarb can be kept up to 5days in a plastic bag in your refrigerator. Alstede Fresh Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 c light… Read More »

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Here are some creative ideas for your July 4th celebration! Star Spangled Fruit Kebobs From:  simplegirlathome.blogspot.com American Flag Fruit Skewers From:  myturnforus.com Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and… Read More »

Here are some creative ideas for your July 4th celebration! Star Spangled Fruit Kebobs From:  simplegirlathome.blogspot.com American Flag Fruit Skewers From:  myturnforus.com Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and… Read More »

Vanilla Strawberries with Lemon Ricotta

Vanilla Strawberries with Lemon Ricotta

Vanilla Strawberries with Lemon Ricotta

Vanilla Strawberries with Lemon Ricotta

A simple dessert to prepare with strawberries.  For those of you who are not concerned with fat intake this will work as well with whole milk ricotta. 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons honey, or more to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice Pinch of salt 3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered… Read More »

A simple dessert to prepare with strawberries.  For those of you who are not concerned with fat intake this will work as well with whole milk ricotta. 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons honey, or more to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice Pinch of salt 3 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered… Read More »