Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Chop 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes 1/2 shallot minced 1 clove garlic minced Leaves from 2 springs each, parsley, oregano, basil finely chopped 2 T good quality grated parmesan cheese Fresh black pepper to taste 4 slices Panella/Italian Bread slices, toasted, cut in half or quartered as desired Fresh Mozzarella cheese, slice. Thinly slice… Read More »

Chop 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes 1/2 shallot minced 1 clove garlic minced Leaves from 2 springs each, parsley, oregano, basil finely chopped 2 T good quality grated parmesan cheese Fresh black pepper to taste 4 slices Panella/Italian Bread slices, toasted, cut in half or quartered as desired Fresh Mozzarella cheese, slice. Thinly slice… Read More »

Roasted Tomato Ricotta Tart

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Roasted Tomato Ricotta Tart

Roasted Tomato Ricotta Tart

Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, defrosted 3-4 cups of yellow and red cherry/grape tomatoes cut in ½ or chopped plum tomato or a mix of both 2-3 T olive oil 2 cloves of garlic chopped or sliced 2 T fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 t chopped fresh oregano 1 T parmesan cheese 1 ½… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, defrosted 3-4 cups of yellow and red cherry/grape tomatoes cut in ½ or chopped plum tomato or a mix of both 2-3 T olive oil 2 cloves of garlic chopped or sliced 2 T fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 t chopped fresh oregano 1 T parmesan cheese 1 ½… Read More »

Herb & Garlic Seasoned Chicken

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Herb & Garlic Seasoned Chicken

Herb & Garlic Seasoned Chicken

Ingredients: 2 large bone-in Split Chicken Breast -Halves, Skin On 3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 c loosely packed parsley leaves 3/4 t salt 1  1/2 T olive oil + a little more for drizzling Fresh ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Place the garlic and parsley into the food chopper and… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 large bone-in Split Chicken Breast -Halves, Skin On 3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 c loosely packed parsley leaves 3/4 t salt 1  1/2 T olive oil + a little more for drizzling Fresh ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Place the garlic and parsley into the food chopper and… Read More »

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

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Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Cucumber and Chick Pea Salad

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, striped, seeded, and diced 1-15 oz. can chickpeas drained and rinsed 1/2 medium-large red onion, cut into large chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 1/4 red bell pepper, chopped 1 – 2 garlic cloves 3-4 T chopped Chives 1/3-1/2 c Mint leaves Juice of 1/2 fresh lime 2 t apple cider vinegar… Read More »

Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

Spicy Hot Tomato Sauce

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil divided 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion chopped 2 bell peppers halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces Kosher salt ½ pound or more hot peppers cut into short, thin, slices 1 can crushed tomatoes 2-3 fresh tomatoes peeled, chopped, and seeded Small bunch basil and… Read More »

Herb Focaccia

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Herb Focaccia

Herb Focaccia

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

3/4 c water 2 T olive oil 4 T milk 1 c bread flour 1/2 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c all- purpose flour 2 T sugar 1 t salt Mix together the dry ingredients including the yeast in the bowl of a food processor with metal blade. Pour water and milk into a… Read More »

Green Beans Al Forno

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Green Beans Al Forno

Green Beans Al Forno

From CSA member Anne Buggy,  My Mom’s Green Beans Al Forno Here are the directions from Anne: After steaming the green beans, drain and pat dry. Transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix 1 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 3 chopped garlic cloves, 2-3 tsp. fresh oregano, 3… Read More »

From CSA member Anne Buggy,  My Mom’s Green Beans Al Forno Here are the directions from Anne: After steaming the green beans, drain and pat dry. Transfer the beans to a large bowl. In a separate bowl mix 1 tsp. salt, pepper to taste, 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, 3 chopped garlic cloves, 2-3 tsp. fresh oregano, 3… Read More »

Risotto Stuffed Tomato

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Risotto Stuffed Tomato

Risotto Stuffed Tomato

Ingredients: 3-6 medium Alstede Fresh tomatoes 4-8 tablespoons Arborio rice (about 1 1/2 T rice for each tomato) A handful of parsley or mix the herbs adding basil and oregano leaves, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced ¼-1/3 cup dry white wine ¼-1/2 c parmesan cheese 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 11/2-3 c vegetable… Read More »

Ingredients: 3-6 medium Alstede Fresh tomatoes 4-8 tablespoons Arborio rice (about 1 1/2 T rice for each tomato) A handful of parsley or mix the herbs adding basil and oregano leaves, finely chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced ¼-1/3 cup dry white wine ¼-1/2 c parmesan cheese 4-6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 11/2-3 c vegetable… Read More »

Marinated Eggplant

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Marinated Eggplant

Marinated Eggplant

1-2 large eggplant rinsed and dried Kosher salt 3-6 Tbsp olive oil 3 or more cloves garlic pressed (see note) 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped Black pepper freshly ground to taste Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fill the skillet with a… Read More »

1-2 large eggplant rinsed and dried Kosher salt 3-6 Tbsp olive oil 3 or more cloves garlic pressed (see note) 1/2 cup Italian parsley finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil finely chopped Black pepper freshly ground to taste Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Fill the skillet with a… Read More »

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

Corn Fritters

6 ears of corn (about 3 cups) 4 scallions, both white and greens finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped herbs of your choice chives or chives and parsley mixture About 1 cup (6 ounces) grated sharp cheddar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour,… Read More »

6 ears of corn (about 3 cups) 4 scallions, both white and greens finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped herbs of your choice chives or chives and parsley mixture About 1 cup (6 ounces) grated sharp cheddar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour,… Read More »