Spaghetti Squash with Sage Cream Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Sage Cream Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Sage Cream Sauce

Spaghetti Squash with Sage Cream Sauce

2 1⁄2 lb spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 3 c heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, pressed 3 t sage, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried sage 1⁄4 c parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F. 2. Halve squash and scoop out seeds and bake face down with a little water 45min.… Read More »

2 1⁄2 lb spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 3 c heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, pressed 3 t sage, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried sage 1⁄4 c parmesan cheese, grated salt and pepper 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F. 2. Halve squash and scoop out seeds and bake face down with a little water 45min.… Read More »

Apple Salsa

Apple Salsa

Apple Salsa

Apple Salsa

Use the Ida Red apples in your shares for this recipe. A mixture of apples would work as well. 2 medium apples 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup chopped orange segments 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 finely chopped jalapeno 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro… Read More »

Use the Ida Red apples in your shares for this recipe. A mixture of apples would work as well. 2 medium apples 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup chopped orange segments 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1 finely chopped jalapeno 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro… Read More »

Grilled Pork with Green Tomato Salsa

Grilled Pork with Green Tomato Salsa

Grilled Pork with Green Tomato Salsa

Grilled Pork with Green Tomato Salsa

3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 large jalapeno chilies stemmed, halved and seeded 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 1/4 pounds green tomatoes, cored and quartered 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 cups) Juice of 1 lime 8 thin pork cutlets (about 1-1/2 pounds total) Vegetable oil/Salt and pepper Using a food… Read More »

3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 large jalapeno chilies stemmed, halved and seeded 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 1/4 pounds green tomatoes, cored and quartered 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 cups) Juice of 1 lime 8 thin pork cutlets (about 1-1/2 pounds total) Vegetable oil/Salt and pepper Using a food… Read More »

Milanese-Style Chard

Milanese-Style Chard

Milanese-Style Chard

Milanese-Style Chard

This recipe can be used with any of the greens in our shares.  The cooking time will vary with different greens. If the greens are tough add a little (1/2 c) vegetable broth to keep the ingredients moist.  Check to see if more liquid is needed every few minutes. 1 bunch Swiss Chard 1 Tablespoons… Read More »

This recipe can be used with any of the greens in our shares.  The cooking time will vary with different greens. If the greens are tough add a little (1/2 c) vegetable broth to keep the ingredients moist.  Check to see if more liquid is needed every few minutes. 1 bunch Swiss Chard 1 Tablespoons… Read More »

Hot & Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish

Hot & Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish

Hot & Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish

Hot & Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish

4 large bell peppers, any mixture of colors 2 red onions 5 -10 hot peppers, depending on heat you like 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt, or  garlic salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch Clean & remove seeds & membranes from bell peppers, can leave seeds… Read More »

4 large bell peppers, any mixture of colors 2 red onions 5 -10 hot peppers, depending on heat you like 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt, or  garlic salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch Clean & remove seeds & membranes from bell peppers, can leave seeds… Read More »

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

Scallion Recipes

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

More and more scallions and I hear we may have them through the rest of the season.  I have been using them in place of onions for almost everything I prepare.  Here are some recipes that will use a few. Hot Potato Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette 2 pounds potatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick Salt 1/2… Read More »

Chimichura Sauce

Chimichura Sauce

Chimichura Sauce

Chimichura Sauce

1 1/2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves ½ c cilantro 2-3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 3 T  red wine vinegar 1 T lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Place parsley, cilantro garlic,  vinegar, lemon juice… Read More »

1 1/2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves ½ c cilantro 2-3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 3 T  red wine vinegar 1 T lemon or lime juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Place parsley, cilantro garlic,  vinegar, lemon juice… Read More »

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Fish Tacos with Lime-Cilantro Crema

Crema: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, minced Tacos: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons cilantro minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground… Read More »

Crema: 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, minced Tacos: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons cilantro minced 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground… Read More »

Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays

Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays

Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays

Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays

Scissors Fresh herbs Colander Measuring cup Ice cube trays Water Blender Bowl Spoon Plastic freezer bags or plastic containers Here’s How: Use a pair of scissors to cut stems of fresh herbs from the garden. Place the herbs in a colander and gently rinse them under running water. Remove the leaves from the stems and… Read More »

Scissors Fresh herbs Colander Measuring cup Ice cube trays Water Blender Bowl Spoon Plastic freezer bags or plastic containers Here’s How: Use a pair of scissors to cut stems of fresh herbs from the garden. Place the herbs in a colander and gently rinse them under running water. Remove the leaves from the stems and… Read More »

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

Caponata

Caponata

Caponata

Caponata

“Caponata” is a Sicilian dish served as a salad, side dish or relish.  Caponata can be served as an appetizer spread on toasted baguette slices. 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 11/2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 chopped onion… Read More »

“Caponata” is a Sicilian dish served as a salad, side dish or relish.  Caponata can be served as an appetizer spread on toasted baguette slices. 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 11/2 tbsp. kosher salt 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced 1 cup diced zucchini 1/2 chopped onion… Read More »

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »