Asparagus Brunch Tart

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Brunch Tart

Asparagus Brunch Tart

Asparagus Brunch Tart

1 Sheet of Frozen Puff Pastry defrosted 1/2 bunch asparagus, cut into 1” pieces 1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 3-4 Alstede Farms eggs Prepared Hollandaise Sauce Chopped parsley leaves Roll the sheet of puff pastry to a 10 x 10” square. Fold the edges of the pastry over about 1/2“ Place the pastry… Read More »

1 Sheet of Frozen Puff Pastry defrosted 1/2 bunch asparagus, cut into 1” pieces 1/2 – 3/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 3-4 Alstede Farms eggs Prepared Hollandaise Sauce Chopped parsley leaves Roll the sheet of puff pastry to a 10 x 10” square. Fold the edges of the pastry over about 1/2“ Place the pastry… Read More »

Pancetta & Asparagus Strata

Pancetta and Asparagus Strata

Pancetta & Asparagus Strata

Pancetta & Asparagus Strata

Savory Bread Pudding Italian Bread French Baguette Hallah Bread Loaf Asparagus (blanched) Butter Salted Diced Pancetta (rendered) Gruyere Cheese Shredded Grated Parmesan Cheese Eggs Heavy Cream Whole milk Salt & Pepper Fresh Tarragon Diced all breads into larger crouton size. Lightly Toast. Blanch Asparagus in salted water, Shock in ice water. Let Drain. Dice Pancetta… Read More »

Savory Bread Pudding Italian Bread French Baguette Hallah Bread Loaf Asparagus (blanched) Butter Salted Diced Pancetta (rendered) Gruyere Cheese Shredded Grated Parmesan Cheese Eggs Heavy Cream Whole milk Salt & Pepper Fresh Tarragon Diced all breads into larger crouton size. Lightly Toast. Blanch Asparagus in salted water, Shock in ice water. Let Drain. Dice Pancetta… Read More »

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Alstede Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower Polonaise

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Alstede Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise Ingredients: 1 medium crown of Broccoli, cut into florets 4-5 large stems of cauliflower, cut into medium florets 1-2 large Alstede Farms eggs, hard cooked and chopped (this is a great way to use leftover eggs from Easter) 1 T butter 2-3 T olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic,… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise Ingredients: 1 medium crown of Broccoli, cut into florets 4-5 large stems of cauliflower, cut into medium florets 1-2 large Alstede Farms eggs, hard cooked and chopped (this is a great way to use leftover eggs from Easter) 1 T butter 2-3 T olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic,… Read More »

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Potato Kugel

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T oil 1 medium onion, minced 3 large farm fresh eggs 1 1/4 t salt 1/4 t Pepper 1/4 c flour 2-3 large Alstede Russet Potatoes (about 2 and 1/2 lbs.) 2-3 T fresh snipped chives, more for garnish Instructions: Heat 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil in… Read More »

Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale and Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Valentine Linzer Tart Cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup + 2 T unsalted butter, softened (we like Amish Butter) Scant, 2/3 cup white sugar, remove about 1 T from the 2/3 cup 1 Alstede Farms fresh egg yolk 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups roasted, ground hazelnuts 1/8 t kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3-1/2 c Alstede Farms… Read More »

Beet Smoothies

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie

Beet Smoothies

Beet Smoothies

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie Ingredients: • Half of raw beet, washed, peeled & grated, or chopped • Two large leaves of beet greens, chopped (if available) may substitute spinach leaves instead • 1 grated raw carrot (leave peel on) • 1 handful of washed berries—optional (we prefer blueberries for this smoothie; however, any berry works).… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Beet Smoothie Ingredients: • Half of raw beet, washed, peeled & grated, or chopped • Two large leaves of beet greens, chopped (if available) may substitute spinach leaves instead • 1 grated raw carrot (leave peel on) • 1 handful of washed berries—optional (we prefer blueberries for this smoothie; however, any berry works).… Read More »

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Potato Latkes

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Potato Latkes 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup minced onion 1/2 cup mashed potato 1 large russet potato, striped, leaving on some peel & shredded 1 carrot peeled, shredded 1/4 t salt, 1/8 t black pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil for frying Beat the egg and add the salt and pepper and… Read More »

Fried Cauliflower

Alstede Fresh Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Ingredients: Cauliflower cut into about 2” florets with a short stem 2 eggs beaten Flour Salt and pepper Seasoned Breadcrumbs Vegetable Oil for frying Instructions: Steam the cauliflower just until tender.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and measure about a cup of flour onto a… Read More »

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Alstede Fresh Pumpkin Gnocci

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Herb Butter

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Ingredients for gnocchi: 1/2 c + 2-3 T Alstede Fresh, roasted pumpkin or squash 1/2 cup Alstede Fresh, roasted russet potato 1 egg yolk 11/2 c flour 1/2 t salt For the herb butter : 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 T sage leaves + a few for garnish 1 t thyme leaves Parmesan for serving… Read More »

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, beef, and veal mixture (or any meatloaf mix you like) 2 eggs 2/3 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 c milk 2-3 T grated parmesan cheese 2 T minced fresh parsley 1 3/4 -2 cups crushed tomato or your favorite tomato sauce,  divided, ¼ cup for meatloaf mix ½ teaspoon salt 3/4… 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 »

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 »