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Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

Broccoli & Cheddar Tart with Potato Crust

Broccoli & Cheddar Tart with Potato Crust

Broccoli & Cheddar Tart with Potato Crust

Broccoli & Cheddar Tart with Potato Crust

1  1/2 -2 lb. Potatoes 1 Large Onion 2 Large eggs, slightly beaten salt & pepper 1/2 pound Broccoli or Cauliflower or Romanesco (cut into small florets) 2 baby leeks or 1 large leek (white part only), sliced 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1/2 cup dark beer or water… Read More »

1  1/2 -2 lb. Potatoes 1 Large Onion 2 Large eggs, slightly beaten salt & pepper 1/2 pound Broccoli or Cauliflower or Romanesco (cut into small florets) 2 baby leeks or 1 large leek (white part only), sliced 1 large garlic clove, grated or minced 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1/2 cup dark beer or water… Read More »

Chive Blossom or Chive Flower Tempura Salad Recipe

Chive Blossom or Chive Flower Tempura Salad Recipe

Chive Blossom or Chive Flower Tempura Salad Recipe

Chive Blossom or Chive Flower Tempura Salad Recipe

Try chive flowers along with snipped chives over mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, snipped into salad, and soup. One bunch of chive flowers (about 16 flowers) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup ice cold club soda or seltzer or soda water a pinch of baking powder Salt & pepper Vegetable oil for shallow frying Store brought tempura… Read More »

Try chive flowers along with snipped chives over mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, snipped into salad, and soup. One bunch of chive flowers (about 16 flowers) 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup ice cold club soda or seltzer or soda water a pinch of baking powder Salt & pepper Vegetable oil for shallow frying Store brought tempura… Read More »

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

New Potato Gratin with Tomatoes

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

2 pounds new potatoes Salt and fresh pepper 4 medium tomatoes ¼ cup olive oil 2 onions, quartered and sliced thinly ¼ cup dried thyme 3 garlic cloves, sliced ¼ lemon, sliced thinly 1/3 cup kalamata or nicoise olives, pitted and chopped (optional) Preheat the oven to 400. Boil potatoes in salted water for 4… Read More »

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

While over in Germany last year Farmer Kurt stopped by the home of one or our International Students.  He was served this potato salad.  The recipe came with ingredients and not much in the way of measurements so here is our version. We served this at Customer Appreciation Weekend. Potato Salad  1 bowl of potatoes… Read More »

While over in Germany last year Farmer Kurt stopped by the home of one or our International Students.  He was served this potato salad.  The recipe came with ingredients and not much in the way of measurements so here is our version. We served this at Customer Appreciation Weekend. Potato Salad  1 bowl of potatoes… Read More »

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »

Peas with Shrimp, Basil, and Penne

Peas with Shrimp, Basil, and Penne

Peas with Shrimp, Basil, and Penne

Peas with Shrimp, Basil, and Penne

Peas with Shrimp, Basil and Penne 1-1/2 lb. shrimp (21 to 25 per lb.), peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt 1-1/2 cups fresh shelled peas (about 1-1/2 lb. unshelled) 3/4 lb. dried penne Freshly ground black… Read More »

Peas with Shrimp, Basil and Penne 1-1/2 lb. shrimp (21 to 25 per lb.), peeled, deveined, and cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt 1-1/2 cups fresh shelled peas (about 1-1/2 lb. unshelled) 3/4 lb. dried penne Freshly ground black… Read More »

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

5 Simple Steps for Making Vegetable Stock from Scratch:

Step 1. Whenever you prepare food, save your preferred scraps (see “Keep” and “Avoid” lists below). Store in a gallon freezer bag or storage container in your freezer, adding additional scraps as acquired. Step 2. When the container is full, put the frozen scraps in a big soup pot with some seasonings (see list below)… Read More »

Step 1. Whenever you prepare food, save your preferred scraps (see “Keep” and “Avoid” lists below). Store in a gallon freezer bag or storage container in your freezer, adding additional scraps as acquired. Step 2. When the container is full, put the frozen scraps in a big soup pot with some seasonings (see list below)… Read More »

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

Twice Baked Potato

4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 scallions, sliced Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on… Read More »

4 medium russet potatoes 8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1 cup water 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 scallions, sliced Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on… Read More »

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

2- 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp salt Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise. Cut each piece into wedges. Put the sweet potatoes into a… Read More »

2- 3 large sweet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1-2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp salt Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the ends. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and then, if they are very long, in half crosswise. Cut each piece into wedges. Put the sweet potatoes into a… Read More »