Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Butternut Squash and Greens Kuku

Sending a thank you to Gail Fraser for sending this recipe to share this week.  Kuku is a traditional Iranian egg dish made with more greens than a frittata. Serve warm or at room temperature. 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided 8 oz. butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups) 1 medium leek, thinly sliced… Read More »

Sending a thank you to Gail Fraser for sending this recipe to share this week.  Kuku is a traditional Iranian egg dish made with more greens than a frittata. Serve warm or at room temperature. 1 Tbs. olive oil, divided 8 oz. butternut squash, cut into ½-inch cubes (2 cups) 1 medium leek, thinly sliced… Read More »

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

Creamed Leek Tops

1 cups heavy cream 2 quarts water 2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Bunch leek stems (dark green part only) trimmed of any brown edges 8 cups ice water ½-3/4 cup, loosely packed, finely grated pecorino cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 T slivered almonds, toasted   Pour cream… Read More »

1 cups heavy cream 2 quarts water 2 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Bunch leek stems (dark green part only) trimmed of any brown edges 8 cups ice water ½-3/4 cup, loosely packed, finely grated pecorino cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 T slivered almonds, toasted   Pour cream… Read More »

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

Pasta with Chick Peas and Spinach

1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Warm 2-3 T olive oil in a medium sauce pan over low heat, carefully add ¼ c water; add the onion and garlic,  and sweat  until softened not brown. Add 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth ¼ cup crushed tomato… Read More »

1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Warm 2-3 T olive oil in a medium sauce pan over low heat, carefully add ¼ c water; add the onion and garlic,  and sweat  until softened not brown. Add 16 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups of vegetable broth ¼ cup crushed tomato… Read More »

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

Summer Green Smoothie

3 large peaches, pitted 2-inch piece fresh ginger 1 small bunch bok choy 1/2 bunch kale 1 medium cucumber large handful fresh mint 2 to 3 cups water Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more water for a thinner smoothie. If it is too bitter, add another piece of… Read More »

3 large peaches, pitted 2-inch piece fresh ginger 1 small bunch bok choy 1/2 bunch kale 1 medium cucumber large handful fresh mint 2 to 3 cups water Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add more water for a thinner smoothie. If it is too bitter, add another piece of… Read More »

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

Beef and Sausage Stew with Winter Greens

When I was a Girl Scout, I remember we prepared Hunters Stew over an open fire in a Dutch Oven.  This stew recipe can be prepared on your grill in a pan of your choice. If you grill the whole sausages before cutting them up and adding them to the pan the flavor will be… Read More »

When I was a Girl Scout, I remember we prepared Hunters Stew over an open fire in a Dutch Oven.  This stew recipe can be prepared on your grill in a pan of your choice. If you grill the whole sausages before cutting them up and adding them to the pan the flavor will be… 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 »

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »

Cauliflower, another cruciferous vegetable is in the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage and kale. Keep the cauliflower in an open plastic bag, stem side down to prevent moisture from pooling on the florets. Wash cauliflower just before serving. Cauliflower should be prepared with in the first 3 days after pick-up. If you are not… Read More »