Parsnip-Apple Purée

Parsnip-Apple Purée

Parsnip-Apple Purée

Parsnip-Apple Purée

INGREDIENTS: 5 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 medium parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped 2 Honeycrisp apples—peeled, cored and roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced sage leaves 2 cups chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste To prepare… Read More »

INGREDIENTS: 5 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 5 medium parsnips, peeled and roughly chopped 2 Honeycrisp apples—peeled, cored and roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced sage leaves 2 cups chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste To prepare… Read More »

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

Blackened Kale Salad with Quinoa and Spring Onion

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon soy sauce Maple syrup 1 cup cooked quinoa (any cooked grain works) 1 bunch kale, chopped into small pieces and divided into two separate bowls 1/3 – 1/2 cup canola oil Black sesame seeds Mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce… Read More »

3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon soy sauce Maple syrup 1 cup cooked quinoa (any cooked grain works) 1 bunch kale, chopped into small pieces and divided into two separate bowls 1/3 – 1/2 cup canola oil Black sesame seeds Mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce… Read More »

Apple Cider Barbeque Sauce

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Apple Cider Barbeque Sauce

Apple Cider Barbeque Sauce

It’s time for some Autumn BBQ’ing … try this simple home-made Apple Cider BBQ Sauce recipe! Sweet and tangy all in one! 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup diced onions (about 1/2 small onion) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder 1 bay leaf 2 cups apple cider 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

It’s time for some Autumn BBQ’ing … try this simple home-made Apple Cider BBQ Sauce recipe! Sweet and tangy all in one! 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup diced onions (about 1/2 small onion) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder 1 bay leaf 2 cups apple cider 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brined Herb-Crusted Turkey with Apple Cider Gravy

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Brine: 7 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 3/4 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large onion, diced 1 large or 2 small carrots, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2 equatorially 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary 1/2 bunch fresh sage 6 bay leaves 1 (12 to 14 pound) turkey,… Read More »

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

Apple Cider Braised Brisket

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4-5 lb.) beef brisket, outer fat trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges 5 cloves garlic From your garden: 3 sprigs rosemary From your share: 3 cups unfiltered apple cider 3 apples, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 325º F. On the… Read More »

From your kitchen: 2 tablespoons butter 1 (4-5 lb.) beef brisket, outer fat trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 yellow onions, cut into wedges 5 cloves garlic From your garden: 3 sprigs rosemary From your share: 3 cups unfiltered apple cider 3 apples, cored and sliced Preheat oven to 325º F. On the… Read More »

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

Apple Cider Roast Pork

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage Recipes

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Eat the cruciferous vegetables. They are among the healthiest choices. There has been a considerable amount of research on the cancer-fighting capabilities of these vegetables. They are full of many of the vitamins we need every day and they are loaded with antioxidants.  That of course is great, even better, these vegetables are some of… Read More »

Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Banh Mi Salad

Many thanks to CSA Member – Denise Alvarez for sharing this recipe this week.  As you know we love to hear from you. Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or pressed 2 tablespoons fish sauce (found in the Asian section of grocery stores) 1 teaspoon black… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA Member – Denise Alvarez for sharing this recipe this week.  As you know we love to hear from you. Ingredients: 1 pound of pork loin, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or pressed 2 tablespoons fish sauce (found in the Asian section of grocery stores) 1 teaspoon black… Read More »

Slaw Recipe

Slaw Recipe

Slaw Recipe

Slaw Recipe

Special thanks go out to Jessica Micek for her recipe suggestion- I can’t wait to try it myself! This is an awesome 5 ingredient coleslaw recipe that travels well (no mayo). Mother-In-Law Slaw I have no idea where the name came from. I know that it was passed to my boyfriend’s mom from her mother… Read More »

Special thanks go out to Jessica Micek for her recipe suggestion- I can’t wait to try it myself! This is an awesome 5 ingredient coleslaw recipe that travels well (no mayo). Mother-In-Law Slaw I have no idea where the name came from. I know that it was passed to my boyfriend’s mom from her mother… Read More »

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Vegan Cabbage Rolls

Sauce 1 medium onion, chopped pinch baking soda 4 cloves garlic clove, minced 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes* 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes*, pureed in blender 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt* (or to taste) generous grating black pepper 1/4 cup raisins Cabbage and Filling 1 large cabbage 3 cups cooked lentils (from 1… Read More »

Sauce 1 medium onion, chopped pinch baking soda 4 cloves garlic clove, minced 28-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes* 16-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes*, pureed in blender 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt* (or to taste) generous grating black pepper 1/4 cup raisins Cabbage and Filling 1 large cabbage 3 cups cooked lentils (from 1… Read More »

Skillet Potatoes with Cabbage and Carrots

Skillet Potatoes with Cabbage and Carrots

Skillet Potatoes with Cabbage and Carrots

Skillet Potatoes with Cabbage and Carrots

From your share: 4 large potatoes, pre-baked or microwaved in their skins 2 cups shredded cabbage From your garden: 2 to 3 Tbs. minced fresh parsley From your kitchen: 1 cup low-fat milk or soy milk 6 scallions or other green spring onions (such as ramps or Egyptian onion), thinly sliced 1 Tbs. vegetable oil… Read More »

From your share: 4 large potatoes, pre-baked or microwaved in their skins 2 cups shredded cabbage From your garden: 2 to 3 Tbs. minced fresh parsley From your kitchen: 1 cup low-fat milk or soy milk 6 scallions or other green spring onions (such as ramps or Egyptian onion), thinly sliced 1 Tbs. vegetable oil… Read More »

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

Creamed Kale

From the share: 3 lbs. kale center stalk removed, coarsely torn into pieces From your kitchen: 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 Tablespoons flour 3 C milk Scalded Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Caramelized Shallots 6 T unsalted butter 2 T sugar 10 shallots peeled and… Read More »

From the share: 3 lbs. kale center stalk removed, coarsely torn into pieces From your kitchen: 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 Tablespoons flour 3 C milk Scalded Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Caramelized Shallots 6 T unsalted butter 2 T sugar 10 shallots peeled and… Read More »