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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 »

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Steam-baked Salmon with Lovage & Lime and Herb Tartar Sauce

Whole salmon, 3 lbs. or more 6 to 8 stems of lovage 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Heavy duty tin foil For the Herb Tartar Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons cream or milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh lovage… Read More »

Whole salmon, 3 lbs. or more 6 to 8 stems of lovage 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Heavy duty tin foil For the Herb Tartar Sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons cream or milk Zest of 1 lime Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh lovage… Read More »

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

Pasta with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Feta

1 1⁄2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, plus 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste 1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1… Read More »

1 1⁄2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, plus 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, to taste 1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

Rustic Panella Bread & Apple Stuffing

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

2 1-lb loaves rustic panella bread                  12 Tbs. unsalted butter  1.5 cups diced celery                 2 cups diced onion 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled & diced     10 sprigs thyme, stems removed and leaves finely chopped 3 -4 Tbs. fresh sage, finely chopped  … Read More »

Seared steak sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Sweet Corn Mayo

Seared steak sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Sweet Corn Mayo

Seared steak sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Sweet Corn Mayo

Seared steak sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Sweet Corn Mayo

4-5 oz. strip loin steak Salt & pepper 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup roasted corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (such as parsley, chives, basil, tarragon) 4 1-inch slices Challah bread 4 tablespoons butter, plus extra for spreading 3-4 heirloom tomatoes 2 cups… Read More »

4-5 oz. strip loin steak Salt & pepper 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup roasted corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (such as parsley, chives, basil, tarragon) 4 1-inch slices Challah bread 4 tablespoons butter, plus extra for spreading 3-4 heirloom tomatoes 2 cups… Read More »

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

Roasted Sweet Corn and Tomato Soup

3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs) 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, any color, diced 32 ounces chicken broth (4 cups) 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder kosher salt fresh cracked black… Read More »

3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs) 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red pepper chopped 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, any color, diced 32 ounces chicken broth (4 cups) 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder kosher salt fresh cracked black… Read More »

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

makes about 1/2 cup (equivalent of 1 stick) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed herbs (such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, oregano, marjoram or rosemary) 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.… Read More »

makes about 1/2 cup (equivalent of 1 stick) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed herbs (such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, oregano, marjoram or rosemary) 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.… Read More »

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cayenne pepper 8 ears corn, shucked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a… Read More »

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cayenne pepper 8 ears corn, shucked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a… Read More »

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Every year I prepared this cheese with my students as a part of a lesson about herbs. Everyone loved it!  Now that we have all of these herbs growing in our gardens it might be the perfect time for you to prepare and serve. •    2 garlic cloves •    8 ounces butter, at room temperature… Read More »

Every year I prepared this cheese with my students as a part of a lesson about herbs. Everyone loved it!  Now that we have all of these herbs growing in our gardens it might be the perfect time for you to prepare and serve. •    2 garlic cloves •    8 ounces butter, at room temperature… Read More »

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »