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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Spinach stuffing is one of my favorites. Fresh spinach should be available at the market for a while. Sometimes the day after or the weekend after Thanksgiving I like to prepare something really different. This is a great recipe that will work throughout the holiday season. 1 (2 1/2- pound) beef tenderloin 1/4 cup extra-virgin… Read More »

Spinach stuffing is one of my favorites. Fresh spinach should be available at the market for a while. Sometimes the day after or the weekend after Thanksgiving I like to prepare something really different. This is a great recipe that will work throughout the holiday season. 1 (2 1/2- pound) beef tenderloin 1/4 cup extra-virgin… Read More »

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasting Brussels sprouts has made them a much more accepted vegetable. Years ago Brussels sprouts were boiled and over cooked. The Brussels spouts would never get eaten. This recipe will have you wanting more.  Add some of the baby onions for just a little extra flavor! It is rare that you get them on the… Read More »

Roasting Brussels sprouts has made them a much more accepted vegetable. Years ago Brussels sprouts were boiled and over cooked. The Brussels spouts would never get eaten. This recipe will have you wanting more.  Add some of the baby onions for just a little extra flavor! It is rare that you get them on the… Read More »

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

French Apple Tart 2

For the pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup ice water For the apples: 4-5 tart apples 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced 1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam 2 tablespoons… Read More »

For the pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 1/2 cup ice water For the apples: 4-5 tart apples 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced 1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam 2 tablespoons… Read More »

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

Stew Beef with Collards, Mushrooms, and Onions

1 pound of beef for stew 1 bunch of collard greens (10 stems) 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced 1 sweet yellow onion 2-3 cloves of minced garlic 32-ounces of beef broth Extra virgin olive oil Ground Nutmeg Black pepper Turmeric Salt Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop onion and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.… Read More »

1 pound of beef for stew 1 bunch of collard greens (10 stems) 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced 1 sweet yellow onion 2-3 cloves of minced garlic 32-ounces of beef broth Extra virgin olive oil Ground Nutmeg Black pepper Turmeric Salt Directions: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Chop onion and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.… Read More »

Simple Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Spaghetti with Garlic & Olive Oil

Well known as “Aglio e Olio” When I have fresh garlic from the farm I want to really taste it in a most “simple” Italian recipe. 3/4 pound thin linguini or spaghetti 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 3 T cup… Read More »

Well known as “Aglio e Olio” When I have fresh garlic from the farm I want to really taste it in a most “simple” Italian recipe. 3/4 pound thin linguini or spaghetti 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 3 T cup… Read More »

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2 slices Italian bread 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided 1 slice provolone cheese 1 slice of ham, prosciutto, or soppressata 2 slices tomato 1 mozzarella cheese Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat. … Read More »

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2 slices Italian bread 1 tablespoon softened butter, divided 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, divided 1 slice provolone cheese 1 slice of ham, prosciutto, or soppressata 2 slices tomato 1 mozzarella cheese Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat. … Read More »

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

Vegetable Crepes

This is a great recipe that I can remember preparing many years ago. I lost the recipe and found it again in a cookbook I picked up last week on vacation. The original recipe is from “The Vegetarian Epicure” 3 T olive oil 3/4 c chopped onion ¾ c chopped scallion 2 cloves of garlic… Read More »

This is a great recipe that I can remember preparing many years ago. I lost the recipe and found it again in a cookbook I picked up last week on vacation. The original recipe is from “The Vegetarian Epicure” 3 T olive oil 3/4 c chopped onion ¾ c chopped scallion 2 cloves of garlic… Read More »

Grilled Peach Ideas

Grilled Peach Ideas

Grilled Peach Ideas

Grilled Peach Ideas

Take the time to clean the grill before trying these recipes! Grilled Peach Salad Peel and slice peaches in half, remove the pit. Brush with some extra virgin olive oil, and a bit of salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium. Grill peaches on each side for 3-4 minutes To serve, simply shave over… Read More »

Take the time to clean the grill before trying these recipes! Grilled Peach Salad Peel and slice peaches in half, remove the pit. Brush with some extra virgin olive oil, and a bit of salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to medium. Grill peaches on each side for 3-4 minutes To serve, simply shave over… Read More »

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad

Alstede Fresh German Potato Salad Instructions: 2-2 1/2 lbs. of red skin potatoes boiled in salted water until fork tender. Cool, peel, and cut into chunks. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare 1/3-1/2 cup good mayonnaise, 1/4 c sour cream, 1/2-1 T grainy Dijon mustard Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and mustard together just until… Read More »

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

4 medium green peppers 2 T butter 2 T olive oil ¾ c chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 lb shredded zucchini (about 1 ½ ) ¾ lb sweet Italian sausage, out of the casing ½ c grated parmesan cheese 1 c fresh bread crumbs 1 egg beaten Slice the tops off of… Read More »

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

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Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

Grated Summer Squash and Carrot Salad

1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

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1 1/2 pounds of mixed Alstede Fresh summer squashes, grated 2 large carrots, grated 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (try swopping sesame oil for a different taste) 3 tbsp of white wine or rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce sesame seeds for garnish Mix grated squash, carrots and onion together… Read More »

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

Beet Greens

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »

This recipes will also work for Kale and Collards 1 pound beet greens 1 strip of thick cut bacon, chopped (or a tablespoon of bacon fat) 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup of water 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/6 cup of cider vinegar Wash… Read More »