Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

6 – 8 apples, cores and peels from (our sustainable apples) 2 tablespoons honey water water, to cover 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional) You can use the apples for something and save the peels and cores. Place the cores and peels in a large, wide-mouthed jar. I used a 4-cup jar, but you can… Read More »

6 – 8 apples, cores and peels from (our sustainable apples) 2 tablespoons honey water water, to cover 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional) You can use the apples for something and save the peels and cores. Place the cores and peels in a large, wide-mouthed jar. I used a 4-cup jar, but you can… Read More »

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Ice Cream

Yields about 1 quart.  Be sure to make this recipe in the summer when the basil is extra fragrant and flavorful. You won’t get the same results using basil grown in a hothouse in the middle of winter. 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup milk (1 or 2%) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt… Read More »

Yields about 1 quart.  Be sure to make this recipe in the summer when the basil is extra fragrant and flavorful. You won’t get the same results using basil grown in a hothouse in the middle of winter. 2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup milk (1 or 2%) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt… Read More »

Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

Green Beans and Leeks

4 leeks cleaned and trimmed 1/3 c dill weed chopped fine 3/4 lb. green beans trimmed at both ends A splash of olive oil Sea salt 1/4 c feta cheese crumbled Slice the leek length wise and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut the green beans into 1 inch segments. In a large skillet over… Read More »

4 leeks cleaned and trimmed 1/3 c dill weed chopped fine 3/4 lb. green beans trimmed at both ends A splash of olive oil Sea salt 1/4 c feta cheese crumbled Slice the leek length wise and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Cut the green beans into 1 inch segments. In a large skillet over… Read More »

Grilled Swordfish with Corn Relish

Grilled Swordfish with Corn Relish

Grilled Swordfish with Corn Relish

Grilled Swordfish with Corn Relish

Grilled Swordfish: 1 ½ lbs. swordfish, cut into 4 equal steaks 2 tsp. olive oil Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Corn relish: 2 each ears, fresh corn, remove husk and kernels 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1/2 of a small red onion, peeled, diced 1 small red pepper, cored, seeded, diced 1/2 of… Read More »

Grilled Swordfish: 1 ½ lbs. swordfish, cut into 4 equal steaks 2 tsp. olive oil Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Corn relish: 2 each ears, fresh corn, remove husk and kernels 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1/2 of a small red onion, peeled, diced 1 small red pepper, cored, seeded, diced 1/2 of… Read More »

Spicy Apple and Pear Sauce

Spicy Apple and Pear Sauce

Spicy Apple and Pear Sauce

Spicy Apple and Pear Sauce

3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 3 ripe Bartlett pears, (any from the share) peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar Combine the apples, pears, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and… Read More »

3 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 3 ripe Bartlett pears, (any from the share) peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar Combine the apples, pears, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and… Read More »

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini Pancakes

Many thanks to Kim De Maria CSA member who sent this recipe to me this week. 2 cups grated zucchini, not peeled and squeezed dry with a paper towel ¼ tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ½ cup chopped yellow onion ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper 1    egg ½… Read More »

Many thanks to Kim De Maria CSA member who sent this recipe to me this week. 2 cups grated zucchini, not peeled and squeezed dry with a paper towel ¼ tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ½ cup chopped yellow onion ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper 1    egg ½… Read More »

Peach and Tomato Salad

Peach and Tomato Salad

Peach and Tomato Salad

Peach and Tomato Salad

This recipes was sent to me by CSA member Crystal Burke. 2 peaches pitted and sliced 2 tomatoes sliced 4 basil leaves sliced into slivers White wine vinegar, olive oil and salt to taste. For a change, add some watermelon as well.      

This recipes was sent to me by CSA member Crystal Burke. 2 peaches pitted and sliced 2 tomatoes sliced 4 basil leaves sliced into slivers White wine vinegar, olive oil and salt to taste. For a change, add some watermelon as well.      

Balsamic Glazed Beets

Balsamic Glazed Beets

Balsamic Glazed Beets

Balsamic Glazed Beets

2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed Olive oil Salt 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place the beets in the pan. Rub olive oil over the beets, and sprinkle with salt. Cover the beets… Read More »

2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed Olive oil Salt 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar Freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Place the beets in the pan. Rub olive oil over the beets, and sprinkle with salt. Cover the beets… 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 »

Plum Barbeque Sauce

Plum Barbeque Sauce

Plum Barbeque Sauce

Plum Barbeque Sauce

Many thanks to CSA member Beverly Hansen who included this recipe in a recent e-mail.  She basted chicken on the grill with this sauce.  I think that this sauce would work for pork as well.   Beverly simmered the plums with the other ingredients and then separated out the pits and put the rest of the… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA member Beverly Hansen who included this recipe in a recent e-mail.  She basted chicken on the grill with this sauce.  I think that this sauce would work for pork as well.   Beverly simmered the plums with the other ingredients and then separated out the pits and put the rest of the… Read More »

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Tomatoes Stuffed with Corn and Black Beans

Many thanks to CSA member Kim De Maria who sent this recipe to me a couple of weeks ago.  I saved it until corn was to be in the shares again.  Last week corn was a surprise to me, a late addition to the shares. Beefsteak tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup corn… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA member Kim De Maria who sent this recipe to me a couple of weeks ago.  I saved it until corn was to be in the shares again.  Last week corn was a surprise to me, a late addition to the shares. Beefsteak tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup corn… Read More »

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Gazpacho

Is a Spanish recipe, so it is not too spicy.  It is a cold soup, almost like a salad in a cup.  Allow to chill so that the vegetables will be crisp and, the flavors will develop. 6 ripe peeled and chopped tomatoes 1 purple onion finely chopped 1 cucumber peeled cut in 1/2lengthwise and… Read More »

Is a Spanish recipe, so it is not too spicy.  It is a cold soup, almost like a salad in a cup.  Allow to chill so that the vegetables will be crisp and, the flavors will develop. 6 ripe peeled and chopped tomatoes 1 purple onion finely chopped 1 cucumber peeled cut in 1/2lengthwise and… Read More »