Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice

Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice

Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice

Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red) seeded, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup medium- or… Read More »

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red) seeded, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup medium- or… Read More »

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage 2 medium onions, cut into wedges Kosher salt and pepper 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2/3 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 6 sprigs thyme 1 pound store-bought cooked polenta, sliced into thick rounds… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage 2 medium onions, cut into wedges Kosher salt and pepper 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2/3 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 6 sprigs thyme 1 pound store-bought cooked polenta, sliced into thick rounds… Read More »

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

Italian Sautéed Eggplant

Italian Sautéed Eggplant

Italian Sautéed Eggplant

Italian Sautéed Eggplant

Many thanks to Maureen Contini who brought this recipe to breakfast. 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 large eggplant, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 large = 6 cups) 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained Or diced fresh tomatoes with chopped fresh basil, oregano and garlic 1/4… Read More »

Many thanks to Maureen Contini who brought this recipe to breakfast. 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1 large eggplant, peeled if desired, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 large = 6 cups) 1 can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained Or diced fresh tomatoes with chopped fresh basil, oregano and garlic 1/4… Read More »

Pomodori al Riso

Pomodori al Riso

Pomodori al Riso

Pomodori al Riso

Large red Tomatoes (there were none available for this note, so we went with smaller ones ) Tomato paste Garlic Rice (short grained, like risotto, is best if available) Olive oil Salt Basil Remove and discard the stem and upper core of the tomatoes with a knife. Then cut a “lid” off each tomato but… Read More »

Large red Tomatoes (there were none available for this note, so we went with smaller ones ) Tomato paste Garlic Rice (short grained, like risotto, is best if available) Olive oil Salt Basil Remove and discard the stem and upper core of the tomatoes with a knife. Then cut a “lid” off each tomato but… Read More »

Jalapeno Pesto

Jalapeno Pesto

Jalapeno Pesto

Jalapeno Pesto

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 cup cilantro leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/8 – 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Cooking Directions: Combine the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and process until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil until smooth.  … Read More »

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 cup cilantro leaves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1/8 – 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Cooking Directions: Combine the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a food processor, and process until coarsely chopped. Drizzle in olive oil until smooth.  … 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 »

Spaghetti Stuffed Eggplant Rollups {Involtini di Melanzane}

Spaghetti Stuffed Eggplant Rollups {Involtini di Melanzane}

Spaghetti Stuffed Eggplant Rollups {Involtini di Melanzane}

Spaghetti Stuffed Eggplant Rollups {Involtini di Melanzane}

Yield: Serves 6 – 10 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients: Tomato Sauce: 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced 3 Cans (14 Ounces) Finely Chopped Tomatoes (I Prefer Mutti Brand) 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Basil Salt & Pepper To Taste 1/2 Teaspoon… Read More »

Yield: Serves 6 – 10 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins Ingredients: Tomato Sauce: 5 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced 3 Cans (14 Ounces) Finely Chopped Tomatoes (I Prefer Mutti Brand) 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Fresh Basil Salt & Pepper To Taste 1/2 Teaspoon… Read More »

Charred Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Charred Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Charred Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Charred Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

6 ears fresh corn on the cob, shucked 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 (10-ounce) container small cherry  or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, cut… Read More »

6 ears fresh corn on the cob, shucked 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 (10-ounce) container small cherry  or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 small red onion, cut… Read More »

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Peach and Pork Kabobs

Peach and Pork Kabobs

1/2 cup bourbon 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce 8 (10-inch) metal skewers 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large peaches, unpeeled and… Read More »

1/2 cup bourbon 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce 8 (10-inch) metal skewers 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large peaches, unpeeled and… Read More »