Chili Pepper Plant

Chili Pepper Plant

Chili Pepper Plant

Chili Pepper Plant

Some of you may see a Chili pepper plant in your shares. They are one of the favorites here at the farm and one of my fondest memories when I think of my grandmother. I am including a section from the CSA Produce Guide so that you will have the information you need readily available.… Read More »

Some of you may see a Chili pepper plant in your shares. They are one of the favorites here at the farm and one of my fondest memories when I think of my grandmother. I am including a section from the CSA Produce Guide so that you will have the information you need readily available.… Read More »

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

Stacked Tomato and Burrata Salad

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup burrata cheese, or more to taste 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Place bottom tomato slice onto a plate and season with sea salt and black… Read More »

1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 cup burrata cheese, or more to taste 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, or to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Place bottom tomato slice onto a plate and season with sea salt and black… Read More »

Sofrito

Sofrito

Sofrito

Sofrito

Version 1: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 3 cups finely chopped onion 3 cups finely chopped red and green bell peppers (1 1/2 cups each) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat  oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add… Read More »

Version 1: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 3 cups finely chopped onion 3 cups finely chopped red and green bell peppers (1 1/2 cups each) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat  oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add… Read More »

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Roasted Vegetable Pizzettes

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Customer Appreciation Recipe 2014 Olive oil Eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices Zucchini  cut into thin slices Peppers, red, yellow, green, cut into thin pieces 6 cloves garlic, minced Salt to taste 1 pound store-bought or homemade pizza dough, or pita or tortilla 3 cloves garlic, minced mozzarella cheese  grated Parmesan Homemade or store bought pesto… Read More »

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

Peach Tart

10 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (½ cup or 1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small bits 2 tablespoons chilled lard or vegetable shortening About ½ cup ice water Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) 6 to 8 ripe freestone peaches Whole nutmeg in a grater 3… Read More »

10 ounces (about 2 cups) all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (½ cup or 1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small bits 2 tablespoons chilled lard or vegetable shortening About ½ cup ice water Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) 6 to 8 ripe freestone peaches Whole nutmeg in a grater 3… Read More »

Garlic Chicken Adobo

Garlic Chicken Adobo

Garlic Chicken Adobo

Garlic Chicken Adobo

4 lbs. of chicken breast. 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half. 1/3 cup of vinegar. ½ cup of soy sauce. ½ cup of water or broth Coarse ground black pepper, to taste. Brown the chicken in a large skillet; then drain off the fat. Add the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water and pepper.… Read More »

4 lbs. of chicken breast. 12 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half. 1/3 cup of vinegar. ½ cup of soy sauce. ½ cup of water or broth Coarse ground black pepper, to taste. Brown the chicken in a large skillet; then drain off the fat. Add the garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water and pepper.… Read More »

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

Grilled Zucchini Caprese Sandwiches

1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rolls, split and toasted 8 large fresh basil leaves 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,… Read More »

1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut lengthwise into 6 slices 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 4 (2-ounce) ciabatta rolls, split and toasted 8 large fresh basil leaves 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese,… 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 »

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 »

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

California BLT with Avocado and Basil Mayonnaise

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Makes one sandwich: 3 slices bacon 2 slices good-quality white bread 1 tomato, the best you can find 1/2 ripe avocado Iceberg lettuce Basil Mayonnaise (recipe follows) In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Toast the bread. Slice the tomatoes and avocado.  Top with the… Read More »

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »

Crepes Divan -This recipe can be made with broccoli,  I have prepared it for years in the spring with asparagus Prepare the sauce 8 oz white mushrooms 1 medium onion Chop the mushrooms and onions.  Sauté in 2 T butter until soft and a little lightly brown around the edges Add 1 T corn starch… Read More »