Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Hearty Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium chopped onion , 3-4 carrots, small dice 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cups cabbage, chopped 1-2 c green beans cut into 1” pieces 1 1/2 ears fresh husked corn 2 medium potatoes, small dice 2 – 3 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped half to 3/4… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

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Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

Alstede Fresh Berry Salad

Ingredients: 8- 10 cups mixed Alstede Fresh salad greens 2 cups of sliced Alstede Fresh strawberries 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas cut in 1/2 (can substitute blanched, cut green beans instead) 3/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans… Read More »

Ingredients: 8- 10 cups mixed Alstede Fresh salad greens 2 cups of sliced Alstede Fresh strawberries 1/4 cup red onion, very thinly sliced 1 cup sugar snap or snow peas cut in 1/2 (can substitute blanched, cut green beans instead) 3/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans… Read More »

Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

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Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

10 ounces diced butternut squash (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 small shallot, halved 1 clove garlic, unpeeled 2–3 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 large leaf fresh sage, finely chopped, plus more for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 30 jumbo pasta shells (about 10 ounces) 1/4 cup… Read More »

10 ounces diced butternut squash (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 small shallot, halved 1 clove garlic, unpeeled 2–3 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 large leaf fresh sage, finely chopped, plus more for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 30 jumbo pasta shells (about 10 ounces) 1/4 cup… Read More »

Alstede Farms Fall Buddha Bowl

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Alstede Farms Fall Buddha Bowl

Alstede Farms Fall Buddha Bowl

I think that the leftovers from the vegetables in these shares will make the perfect Buddha bowls and we can all design our own. If we are following the plan of eating all the colors, this will be the perfect meal for lunch dinner. Find a bowl or container: The starch choice is yours, quinoa or brown rice prepared according to… Read More »

I think that the leftovers from the vegetables in these shares will make the perfect Buddha bowls and we can all design our own. If we are following the plan of eating all the colors, this will be the perfect meal for lunch dinner. Find a bowl or container: The starch choice is yours, quinoa or brown rice prepared according to… Read More »

Green Smoothies

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Green Smoothies

Green Smoothies

Green smoothies are great for breakfast or a snack, as they will provide you with a lasting source of energy. Fruits are a good source of energy but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy (they contain lots of sugars, which are quickly metabolized). Because of their high content of veggies, green smoothies… Read More »

Green smoothies are great for breakfast or a snack, as they will provide you with a lasting source of energy. Fruits are a good source of energy but eaten alone will only provide short bursts of energy (they contain lots of sugars, which are quickly metabolized). Because of their high content of veggies, green smoothies… Read More »

Steamed Tilapia & Collard Greens

Steamed Tilapia & Collard Greens

Steamed Tilapia & Collard Greens

Steamed Tilapia & Collard Greens

2 bunches of collard greens (or mustard greens or kale) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 an onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 pounds of tilapia filets Boil the greens in broth for 10 minutes. Drain… Read More »

2 bunches of collard greens (or mustard greens or kale) 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 an onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 pounds of tilapia filets Boil the greens in broth for 10 minutes. Drain… Read More »

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

CSA member Tamar Bacon sent this recipe this week.  She prepared it using the golden beets, radishes and carrots from our share last week.  This recipe might be one that we can adjust to use anything that we have on hand. Serves: 4 For the filling: 8 rice paper wraps 1 head purple cabbage 5… Read More »

CSA member Tamar Bacon sent this recipe this week.  She prepared it using the golden beets, radishes and carrots from our share last week.  This recipe might be one that we can adjust to use anything that we have on hand. Serves: 4 For the filling: 8 rice paper wraps 1 head purple cabbage 5… Read More »

Frittata with Bacon, Fresh Ricotta, and Greens

Frittata with Bacon, Fresh Ricotta, and Greens

Frittata with Bacon, Fresh Ricotta, and Greens

Frittata with Bacon, Fresh Ricotta, and Greens

This recipe is great for all of the spring greens we are receiving and for all of you who have egg shares! 12 oz. smoked bacon 1 cup sliced shallots 12 cups assorted coarsely chopped greens (such as kale, collards and chard) 12 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,… Read More »

This recipe is great for all of the spring greens we are receiving and for all of you who have egg shares! 12 oz. smoked bacon 1 cup sliced shallots 12 cups assorted coarsely chopped greens (such as kale, collards and chard) 12 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,… Read More »

Green Lightning

Green Lightning

Green Lightning

Green Lightning

This recipe was inspired by CSA member Tracey Lee.  A green smoothie for breakfast or lunch will give you energy for the day.   It is quick and easy so no excuse to skip a meal! Fill your blender 3/4 full of chopped kale or any greens from the share 1″ peeled chunk of ginger 1/2… Read More »

This recipe was inspired by CSA member Tracey Lee.  A green smoothie for breakfast or lunch will give you energy for the day.   It is quick and easy so no excuse to skip a meal! Fill your blender 3/4 full of chopped kale or any greens from the share 1″ peeled chunk of ginger 1/2… Read More »

Green Potato Pancakes

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Green Potato Pancakes

Green Potato Pancakes

Many thanks to Tamar Bacon who wrote this week to share this “kid friendly” original variation of a potato latke recipe that will use some of the greens in the shares. 1/4 C olive oil 2 eggs 5 cups loosely packed kale leaves (discard stems) 2 small zucchini peeled and cut in large chunks 2… Read More »

Many thanks to Tamar Bacon who wrote this week to share this “kid friendly” original variation of a potato latke recipe that will use some of the greens in the shares. 1/4 C olive oil 2 eggs 5 cups loosely packed kale leaves (discard stems) 2 small zucchini peeled and cut in large chunks 2… Read More »

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

Lentil and Brown Rice Soup

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »

5 cups chicken broth or 5 cups vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups lentils, picked over and rinsed 1 cup brown rice 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into ¼ inch pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil 1/2… Read More »