Creamy Turnip Soup

Creamy Turnip Soup

Creamy Turnip Soup

Creamy Turnip Soup

2 teaspoons stick butter 3 1/2 cups chopped leek 3/4 cup chopped shallots (about 5 ounces) 4 cups diced peeled turnips (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups water 3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Chopped fresh chives (optional) Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over… Read More »

2 teaspoons stick butter 3 1/2 cups chopped leek 3/4 cup chopped shallots (about 5 ounces) 4 cups diced peeled turnips (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 cups water 3 (16-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Chopped fresh chives (optional) Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over… Read More »

Cranberry Orange Marmalade

Cranberry Orange Marmalade

Cranberry Orange Marmalade

Cranberry Orange Marmalade

3 1/2 pounds navel oranges (about 6 medium) 1 1/2 cups water 3 cups sugar, divided 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries Preparation Carefully remove rind from 3 oranges using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to get any of the white pithy part of the rind. Slice rind into thin strips. Peel all oranges; cut… Read More »

3 1/2 pounds navel oranges (about 6 medium) 1 1/2 cups water 3 cups sugar, divided 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries Preparation Carefully remove rind from 3 oranges using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to get any of the white pithy part of the rind. Slice rind into thin strips. Peel all oranges; cut… Read More »

Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce

Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce

Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce

Chicken with Brussels Sprouts and Mustard Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and… Read More »

Pancetta Wrapped Leek Gratin

Pancetta Wrapped Leek Gratin

Pancetta Wrapped Leek Gratin

Pancetta Wrapped Leek Gratin

3 large leeks trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise 4 oz. pancetta thinly sliced, more as needed 2 t. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of cayenne pepper or to taste 1/4 c chicken broth 1/4 c white wine 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 c parmesan cheese 1 t chopped fresh chives Preheat… Read More »

3 large leeks trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise 4 oz. pancetta thinly sliced, more as needed 2 t. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Pinch of cayenne pepper or to taste 1/4 c chicken broth 1/4 c white wine 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 c parmesan cheese 1 t chopped fresh chives Preheat… Read More »

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Cucumber and Red Pepper Relish

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Relish: 2/3 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely chopped dill 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash of ground red pepper Burgers: 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4… Read More »

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb Bread

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

1 c buttermilk 1 t vanilla 1 ½ c brown sugar 2/3 cup of oil 1 egg 2 ½ c flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 1 ½ cups of chopped rhubarb ½ cup or more chopped walnuts ¼ c brown sugar ½ t cinnamon 1 T butter melted Preheat oven to 325… Read More »

Calabrese Mustard Greens

Calabrese Mustard Greens

Calabrese Mustard Greens

Calabrese Mustard Greens

6 pounds mustard greens, or chicory, stems discarded 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 5 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Preparation: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half… Read More »

6 pounds mustard greens, or chicory, stems discarded 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 5 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Preparation: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half… Read More »

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Many thanks to CSA member Rebecca Braun who shares this recipe with us this week. 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese… Read More »

Many thanks to CSA member Rebecca Braun who shares this recipe with us this week. 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced leek (about 1 large) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry 1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese… Read More »

Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

Spinach Quinoa Pilaf

This recipe will use the spinach from the share.  It can also be adapted to include the shallot and the leek, replacing the onion and garlic. 1 T olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove minced 1 cup quinoa 1 ¼ c water 1-2 bunches cleaned spinach 1 T lemon zest Salt and pepper… Read More »

This recipe will use the spinach from the share.  It can also be adapted to include the shallot and the leek, replacing the onion and garlic. 1 T olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 garlic clove minced 1 cup quinoa 1 ¼ c water 1-2 bunches cleaned spinach 1 T lemon zest Salt and pepper… Read More »

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

Leek and Walnut Bread

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast Biga (recipe follows), at room temperature About 5 cups bread flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 oz.) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves About 1/4 cup cornmeal… Read More »

3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast Biga (recipe follows), at room temperature About 5 cups bread flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 3 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz.) chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 oz.) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves About 1/4 cup cornmeal… Read More »

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Swedish Apple Pie

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Many thanks to Michele Zanzonico for sharing this easy delicious recipe 4-5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1 Tbsp. sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon 1 c sugar 3/4 c butter melted 1 egg 1 c all-purpose flour A pinch of salt Lightly grease pie plate and arrange apple slices. Sprinkle apples with sugar and… Read More »

Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing

Chickpea Salad with Cilantro Dressing

2 cups chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves 2 pickled jalapeño pepper slices 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 (15… Read More »

2 cups chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves 2 pickled jalapeño pepper slices 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 (15… Read More »