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 »

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 »

Radish Top Soup

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Radish Top Soup

Radish Top Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Salad Niçoise

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Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Salad Niçoise a la Alstede Farms Salad Ingredients: 8-10 cups of Alstede Fresh mixed salad greens torn into bite size pieces 2-3 Grilled or Roasted Chicken Breasts skin removed room temperature, sliced 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in ½ (optional) 3/4 c niçoise olives or a mix of olives of choice 1-2… Read More »

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef or Ham Potato, Carrot and Cabbage Skillet

Corned Beef 2-3 lbs. of corned beef with spice packet Place corned beef in a Dutch Oven and cover over with water.   Add in the spice packet that came in the package.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.  Simmer 45-50 minutes per pound or until tender.  Remove the meat from… Read More »

Corned Beef 2-3 lbs. of corned beef with spice packet Place corned beef in a Dutch Oven and cover over with water.   Add in the spice packet that came in the package.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.  Simmer 45-50 minutes per pound or until tender.  Remove the meat from… Read More »

French Mushroom Bourguignon

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French Mushroom Bourguignon

French Mushroom Bourguignon

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

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Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

Hamantaschen Style Savory Potato Puff

1/2 17 oz package of frozen puff pastry ( 1 sheet) 3 medium Yukon gold or white all-purpose potatoes 1-2 T butter 1/4 cup milk or (half and half) 1/2 medium onion minced 1/2 T olive oil and 1/2 T butter 1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach, well drained Directions: Cut potatoes into chunks and place… Read More »

1/2 17 oz package of frozen puff pastry ( 1 sheet) 3 medium Yukon gold or white all-purpose potatoes 1-2 T butter 1/4 cup milk or (half and half) 1/2 medium onion minced 1/2 T olive oil and 1/2 T butter 1/2 cup cooked chopped spinach, well drained Directions: Cut potatoes into chunks and place… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

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French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Bean) Cassoulet

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean (Cranberry Beans) 1 1/2 c French Horticultural beans pick through to remove stones and leaves darkened beans, rinse and drain 5 c water 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 t Rustic Herbs, Herbs de Provence, or Tuscan herbs Add the ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil for 15… Read More »

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

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Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 cloves garlic minced 1 T of fresh parsley minced 1T fresh rosemary chopped, stems discarded 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 1 cup baby potatoes, sliced in half or small red potatoes quartered 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise) 1 bunch asparagus… Read More »

tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 cloves garlic minced 1 T of fresh parsley minced 1T fresh rosemary chopped, stems discarded 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper 1 cup baby potatoes, sliced in half or small red potatoes quartered 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise) 1 bunch asparagus… Read More »

Colcannon with Kale

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Colcannon with Kale

Colcannon with Kale

3 lbs. of potatoes Russet or Yukon gold 1 large bunch of kale, remove the rib and chop Salt to taste 3-4 T butter Cream or sour cream 1 leek sliced, washed 3 to 4 scallions, root removed and sliced white and light green only Peel and evenly cube potatoes. Place potatoes into a Dutch… Read More »

3 lbs. of potatoes Russet or Yukon gold 1 large bunch of kale, remove the rib and chop Salt to taste 3-4 T butter Cream or sour cream 1 leek sliced, washed 3 to 4 scallions, root removed and sliced white and light green only Peel and evenly cube potatoes. Place potatoes into a Dutch… Read More »

Italian Potato and Arugula Soup

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Italian Potato and Arugula Soup

Italian Potato and Arugula Soup

2 lb. potatoes from the share 1/2 t salt 3 3/4 c well-flavored vegetable stock 1-2 medium carrots grated 6 oz arugula (Or more) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 loaf stale ciabatta bread, torn into chunks (Optional) 4 clove garlic, thinly sliced 4 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Peel and dice… Read More »

2 lb. potatoes from the share 1/2 t salt 3 3/4 c well-flavored vegetable stock 1-2 medium carrots grated 6 oz arugula (Or more) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 loaf stale ciabatta bread, torn into chunks (Optional) 4 clove garlic, thinly sliced 4 Tbsp olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Peel and dice… Read More »

Alstede Farms Roasted Vegetables

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Alstede Farms Roasted Vegetables

Alstede Farms Roasted Vegetables

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Peppers, Broccoli, Parsnips, and Brussels Sprouts. Add some butternut squash or sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces. Cut all the vegetables into small pieces Optional: Add some butternut squash or sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces. Drizzle with olive oil Sprinkle with salt and pepper Spread on a sheet pan I always… Read More »

Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Peppers, Broccoli, Parsnips, and Brussels Sprouts. Add some butternut squash or sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces. Cut all the vegetables into small pieces Optional: Add some butternut squash or sweet potatoes peeled and cut into small pieces. Drizzle with olive oil Sprinkle with salt and pepper Spread on a sheet pan I always… Read More »

Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

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Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

Spinach and Potato Gnocchi

1 pound potatoes 4 1/2 ounces of spinach, weigh after any stems have been removed 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan 2 tablespoons of cream cheese (optional) See full recipe at: Caroline’scooking.com

1 pound potatoes 4 1/2 ounces of spinach, weigh after any stems have been removed 1 egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 dash nutmeg salt and pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan 2 tablespoons of cream cheese (optional) See full recipe at: Caroline’scooking.com