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Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

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Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

Lettuce enjoy more fruits & veggies

We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of… Read More »

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We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of… Read More »

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

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1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

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 »

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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 »

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

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Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Bell Pepper, Summer Vegetable, and Egg Quesadilla

Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3-4 T Olive Oil, more as needed half of each vegetable cut into a small dice Bell Pepper Zucchini Small onion Tomato half ear of corn cut from the husk 1 clove garlic minced Kosher salt 1/4 t cumin or to taste 1/4 -1/2 t chili powder or to taste Cilantro leaves (Optional) Instructions:… Read More »

Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

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Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto: set aside 2-3 garlic scapes or garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor. Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash. Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons… Read More »

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4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto: set aside 2-3 garlic scapes or garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor. Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash. Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons… Read More »

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

Squash those winter blues

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Squash those winter blues

Squash those winter blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

alstede-fresh-acorn-squash

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Squash those Winter Blues

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Eating In Season, Eating In Season

Squash those Winter Blues

Squash those Winter Blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

apple-butter-roasted-acorn-squash

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

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Quiche Recipe

Summer Squash Green Zucchini

Quiche Recipe

Quiche Recipe

Inspired by CSA Member Linda Mahoney 1 c flour 1/2 butter 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 t salt Cut the fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gather the dough into a ball. Flatten to a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour. An alternate method: Pulse in a food… Read More »

Summer Squash Green Zucchini

Inspired by CSA Member Linda Mahoney 1 c flour 1/2 butter 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 t salt Cut the fat into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gather the dough into a ball. Flatten to a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour. An alternate method: Pulse in a food… Read More »

Tomato Corn Pie

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Tomato Corn Pie

Tomato Corn Pie

Notes: This recipe will work for most of the remaining weeks of the season. Changes I would make, saute some zucchini and add as a layer. Roast sliced tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes it will add another layer of flavor and help to keep the crust from getting soggy without blanching. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Tomatoes Red

Notes: This recipe will work for most of the remaining weeks of the season. Changes I would make, saute some zucchini and add as a layer. Roast sliced tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes it will add another layer of flavor and help to keep the crust from getting soggy without blanching. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

Summer Vegetable Risotto

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »

2 ears of fresh corn in the husk 1 large red bell pepper 1 plum tomato or any tomato, cored and cut in ½ or 1/4’s 1 medium green zucchini 1 medium yellow squash 1 small globe eggplant Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Freshly Ground Black Pepper For the Risotto 5-6 cups of vegetable… Read More »