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 Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

Apple Cider Cupcakes and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream

From the share: 1 c apple cider From your kitchen: 2 egg 1 2/3 C flour 2/3 C sugar 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened 2 t baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t salt 1 t vanilla Frosting: 1 cup softened butter 3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c light brown sugar 1 t cinnamon… Read More »

From the share: 1 c apple cider From your kitchen: 2 egg 1 2/3 C flour 2/3 C sugar 1/2 c unsalted butter, softened 2 t baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t salt 1 t vanilla Frosting: 1 cup softened butter 3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c light brown sugar 1 t cinnamon… 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 »

Fennel, Jicama and Apple Salad

Fennel, Jicama and Apple Salad

Fennel, Jicama and Apple Salad

Fennel, Jicama and Apple Salad

serves approximately 4 Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup apple juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions:  Whisk all ingredients together. Salad: 1 bulb fresh fennel, julienned and fronds reserved 1 Crispin (Mutsu)apple, julienned 1 jicama – approximately same weight as apple… Read More »

serves approximately 4 Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup apple juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar Directions:  Whisk all ingredients together. Salad: 1 bulb fresh fennel, julienned and fronds reserved 1 Crispin (Mutsu)apple, julienned 1 jicama – approximately same weight as apple… Read More »

Red Cabbage with Apples

Red Cabbage with Apples

Red Cabbage with Apples

Red Cabbage with Apples

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Mark Bittman. Ingredients: 2 T corn oil 1 ½ – 2 # red (or any) cabbage, trimmed and shredded 3 cloves 1 ½ # Granny Smith or other apples, peeled, cored, cut in chunks (can substitute pears, pitted cherries, pitted & halved prunes) salt and freshly ground black pepper ½… Read More »

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Mark Bittman. Ingredients: 2 T corn oil 1 ½ – 2 # red (or any) cabbage, trimmed and shredded 3 cloves 1 ½ # Granny Smith or other apples, peeled, cored, cut in chunks (can substitute pears, pitted cherries, pitted & halved prunes) salt and freshly ground black pepper ½… Read More »

Braised Apples and Cabbage

Braised Apples and Cabbage

Braised Apples and Cabbage

Braised Apples and Cabbage

From your share: Cabbage 3-4 medium apples From your kitchen: Butter or coconut oil 1/2 cup Sugar – 3 1/3 tbsp. Vinegar – 2 tbsp. cloves- pinch allspice -pinch bay leaf -1 salt to taste Cut the cabbage into strips, add salt and let the bowl sit for 1 hour. Stew in a saucepan with… Read More »

From your share: Cabbage 3-4 medium apples From your kitchen: Butter or coconut oil 1/2 cup Sugar – 3 1/3 tbsp. Vinegar – 2 tbsp. cloves- pinch allspice -pinch bay leaf -1 salt to taste Cut the cabbage into strips, add salt and let the bowl sit for 1 hour. Stew in a saucepan with… Read More »

Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Applesauce Squash Cake

Many thanks to –CSA- Member Tina Jurgaitis who has sent in this recipe to us. Notice that the recipe works with applesauce and the yellow or green squash that is your shares. This recipe will be useful through the fall season. Adapted from: Kitchen Aid 12-16 servings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup… Read More »

Many thanks to –CSA- Member Tina Jurgaitis who has sent in this recipe to us. Notice that the recipe works with applesauce and the yellow or green squash that is your shares. This recipe will be useful through the fall season. Adapted from: Kitchen Aid 12-16 servings Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup… Read More »

Apple Lesson

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Apple Lesson

Apple Lesson

covers apple fun facts, cooking recipes, coloring pages and more. Great for school class projects.

covers apple fun facts, cooking recipes, coloring pages and more. Great for school class projects.

Apple

Apple

Apple

Apple

apples Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest apples! Apples, apples, apples! Late summer and early fall brings one of the healthiest and most enjoyed fruits - apples. With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer… Read More »
apples Alstede Farms opens our fields for you and your family to pick the very freshest apples! Apples, apples, apples! Late summer and early fall brings one of the healthiest and most enjoyed fruits - apples. With over 50 different varieties, we have an apple flavor and profile to please everyone. Maybe you would prefer… Read More »

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

Rice and Apple Salad

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

From your share: 1-2 apples, diced From your garden: cilantro From your kitchen: olive oil 2 T butter or olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped ¼ t cinnamon 2 1/4 c brown rice 2 scallions, sliced 3/4 c almonds, chopped 6 dry apricots, snipped into small pieces Heat some oil and the… Read More »

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars

From your share: 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp salt Oatmeal Bars: 1/2 cup plus 6 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups… Read More »

From your share: 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups apples, cored, peeled and chopped From your kitchen: 2 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tbsp. flour 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp. water 1/4 tsp salt Oatmeal Bars: 1/2 cup plus 6 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 cups… Read More »