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Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Blanching Asparagus

Boil salted water in a shallow pan, prepare an ice water bath to stop the cooking, immerse the asparagus for just 2-3 minutes into the boiling water. The asparagus should be a beautiful bright green.  Lift the asparagus out with tongs and the sand should have been released.  Submerge into the ice water and then… Read More »

Boil salted water in a shallow pan, prepare an ice water bath to stop the cooking, immerse the asparagus for just 2-3 minutes into the boiling water. The asparagus should be a beautiful bright green.  Lift the asparagus out with tongs and the sand should have been released.  Submerge into the ice water and then… Read More »

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

Rustic Radish Soup

1 bunch radishes including their greens 2 tablespoons unsalted high grade butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 perfect small potatoes (russet or yukon), cut into eighths 1 small achovy, packed in oil and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley pinch of sea salt to taste, with a pinch of… Read More »

1 bunch radishes including their greens 2 tablespoons unsalted high grade butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large leek, sliced 4 perfect small potatoes (russet or yukon), cut into eighths 1 small achovy, packed in oil and chopped (optional) 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley pinch of sea salt to taste, with a pinch of… Read More »

Pasta with Garlicky Shrimp and Wilted Greens

Pasta with Garlicky Shrimp and Wilted Greens

Pasta with Garlicky Shrimp and Wilted Greens

Pasta with Garlicky Shrimp and Wilted Greens

Mizuna- Is considered a mustard green.  The taste is a mild combination of bitter and peppery. The leaves are dark green and fringed.  They appear to be serrated; the stalks are pencil thin and white or pale green. The leaves and stalks are edible.  Mizuna can be stir fried, pickled, added to soups and stews… Read More »

Mizuna- Is considered a mustard green.  The taste is a mild combination of bitter and peppery. The leaves are dark green and fringed.  They appear to be serrated; the stalks are pencil thin and white or pale green. The leaves and stalks are edible.  Mizuna can be stir fried, pickled, added to soups and stews… Read More »

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers with Mint Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup loosely packed whole fresh mint leaves plus 2 tablespoons minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 lb.  ground lamb (not lean) 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (from… Read More »

1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup loosely packed whole fresh mint leaves plus 2 tablespoons minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 lb.  ground lamb (not lean) 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (from… Read More »

Balsamic Glazed Chick Peas and Mustard Greens

Balsamic Glazed Chick Peas and Mustard Greens

Balsamic Glazed Chick Peas and Mustard Greens

Balsamic Glazed Chick Peas and Mustard Greens

Serve as a warm dinner salad. •    10 ounces mustard greens •    1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced •    4-6 tablespoons vegetable broth, divided •    4 cloves garlic, chopped •    1 pinch red pepper flakes •    1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) •    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar •    1/2 teaspoon soy sauce •    1/4 teaspoon agave nectar… Read More »

Serve as a warm dinner salad. •    10 ounces mustard greens •    1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced •    4-6 tablespoons vegetable broth, divided •    4 cloves garlic, chopped •    1 pinch red pepper flakes •    1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) •    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar •    1/2 teaspoon soy sauce •    1/4 teaspoon agave nectar… Read More »

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

Quick Green Bean Recipes and Information

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

How to Store Green Beans Unwashed green beans will keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in a sealed plastic bag. If you are not ready to serve them blanch them and then freeze or refrigerate the beans to use in a recipe within a couple of days. Green beans are an impressive source of… Read More »

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Cauliflower Pilaf

Many Thanks to Nadia Karden for sharing this recipe.   She is part of the chapter that produces their own handout each week.  She sent this to me and with all of the cauliflower around I thought it would be great to share with all of you.  This sounds like a family recipe, one that is… Read More »

Many Thanks to Nadia Karden for sharing this recipe.   She is part of the chapter that produces their own handout each week.  She sent this to me and with all of the cauliflower around I thought it would be great to share with all of you.  This sounds like a family recipe, one that is… Read More »

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

Fruit Dip Recipes

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

This week Donna who publishes all of our work to the farm web site sent me this recipe for a fruit dip.  I thought it would be a good idea to publish a few of these so that you may use whatever you have in your refrigerator.  With all of this hot weather simple and… Read More »

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps

There are endless ideas like this one. Chicken salad works, taco filling with all the toppings, your favorite roasted vegetables, anything you would put into a wrap will work. Be creative! 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated 2 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons… Read More »

There are endless ideas like this one. Chicken salad works, taco filling with all the toppings, your favorite roasted vegetables, anything you would put into a wrap will work. Be creative! 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated 2 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons… Read More »

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossom Vinegar

Chive blossoms smell ever so gently of onion and when steeped for a week or two, they give both that fragrance and their light purple color over to the vinegar. The actual process is so easy that you don’t need an actual recipe. Pick a generous number of chive blossoms. Soak them in cool water… Read More »

Chive blossoms smell ever so gently of onion and when steeped for a week or two, they give both that fragrance and their light purple color over to the vinegar. The actual process is so easy that you don’t need an actual recipe. Pick a generous number of chive blossoms. Soak them in cool water… Read More »