Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Daikon (Chinese radish) Puree

Many thanks to Virginia McDonnell who is sharing this recipe with us this week. 1 or so daikon radishes 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil, or to taste 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. or more toasted sesame seeds Peel, slice and boil daikon until soft.  Drain well, then mash with potato masher, put in large sieve… Read More »

Many thanks to Virginia McDonnell who is sharing this recipe with us this week. 1 or so daikon radishes 1/2 tsp. dark sesame oil, or to taste 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. or more toasted sesame seeds Peel, slice and boil daikon until soft.  Drain well, then mash with potato masher, put in large sieve… Read More »

Gnocchi with Walnut-Arugula Pesto

Gnocchi with Walnut-Arugula Pesto

Gnocchi with Walnut-Arugula Pesto

Gnocchi with Walnut-Arugula Pesto

6 cups loosely packed arugula, divided 1 1/4 cups (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon water 1 (14-ounce) package frozen store-bought potato gnocchi Place 4 cups arugula, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt, and pepper in a… Read More »

6 cups loosely packed arugula, divided 1 1/4 cups (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon water 1 (14-ounce) package frozen store-bought potato gnocchi Place 4 cups arugula, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, walnuts, salt, and pepper in a… Read More »

Cherry Plum Jam

Cherry Plum Jam

Cherry Plum Jam

Cherry Plum Jam

CSA member Beverly Hansen brought us samples of this jam last week, it was delicious. She had used her sugar plums in the recipe.   I believe that you should be able to use this recipe for the plums in the shares. This jam is a bit on the tart side, which is exactly how I… Read More »

CSA member Beverly Hansen brought us samples of this jam last week, it was delicious. She had used her sugar plums in the recipe.   I believe that you should be able to use this recipe for the plums in the shares. This jam is a bit on the tart side, which is exactly how I… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

Leek Fritters

2 pounds leeks, pale green and white parts only (or use 1 pound leeks and 1 pound cooked vegetables like carrots, potatoes, summer squash, beets, zucchini) Salt 2 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 egg Vegetable oil, for frying… Read More »

2 pounds leeks, pale green and white parts only (or use 1 pound leeks and 1 pound cooked vegetables like carrots, potatoes, summer squash, beets, zucchini) Salt 2 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 egg Vegetable oil, for frying… Read More »

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Slow Cooker Apple Butter

6 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 15 apples, any variety will do) ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Small pinch ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt Place apples in slow cooker. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the… Read More »

6 ½ pounds apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 15 apples, any variety will do) ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Small pinch ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt Place apples in slow cooker. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over the… Read More »

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

Beef Stew in a Pumpkin

This recipe can be changed with what is in the share or what you have on hand.  I believe that the shares this week will have turnips so I will add those to my stew.   I am thinking I would like to cut the chicken sausage into slices and brown and I will add that… Read More »

This recipe can be changed with what is in the share or what you have on hand.  I believe that the shares this week will have turnips so I will add those to my stew.   I am thinking I would like to cut the chicken sausage into slices and brown and I will add that… Read More »

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

1 cups heavy cream 2 quarts water 2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Bunch leek stems (dark green part only) trimmed of any brown edges 8 cups ice water ½-3/4 cup, loosely packed, finely grated pecorino cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 T slivered almonds, toasted   Pour cream… Read More »

1 cups heavy cream 2 quarts water 2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Bunch leek stems (dark green part only) trimmed of any brown edges 8 cups ice water ½-3/4 cup, loosely packed, finely grated pecorino cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 T slivered almonds, toasted   Pour cream… Read More »

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

Pork Tenderloin with Plums

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

1 one-lb pork tenderloin (give or take) ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper     1Tbsp brown sugar 2 cloves garlic                     1 – 2 Bay leaves 5 – 10 pitted plums                 2 – 3 potatoes, peeled & cut into small pieces 1 – 2… Read More »

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Asparagus Pizza Pie

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Pizza Dough 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups warm water The night before preparing the pizza, combine all the ingredients for the dough in a large bowl and stir to combine. It will make a shaggy dough, similar to a scone dough. It will be hard to… Read More »

Asparagus Frittata Italian Omelet

Asparagus Frittata Italian Omelet

Asparagus Frittata Italian Omelet

Asparagus Frittata Italian Omelet

Beat 6 eggs Add ¼ c milk Mix in 1 pre-boiled or baked potato peeled and cubed Pinch of salt 1 t minced garlic ¼ c shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 – 3/4 c pre-cooked vegetable chopped steamed broccoli, spinach, sautéed zucchini, asparagus Pour beaten mixture into a heated frying pan coated with olive oil. Allow… Read More »

Beat 6 eggs Add ¼ c milk Mix in 1 pre-boiled or baked potato peeled and cubed Pinch of salt 1 t minced garlic ¼ c shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 – 3/4 c pre-cooked vegetable chopped steamed broccoli, spinach, sautéed zucchini, asparagus Pour beaten mixture into a heated frying pan coated with olive oil. Allow… 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 »