Simple Pickled Cucumbers

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Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Simple Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 lbs. Alstede Fresh Kirby Cucumbers, can substitute with regular cucumbers if desired. 2 Alstede Fresh garlic bulbs, skins & cloves removed 6 Alstede Fresh shallots, peeled, kept whole 6 Alstede Fresh cherry bomb peppers, sliced into quarters (can omit or substitute jalapeno or other spicy peppers) 2 Cups white vinegar 2 Cups water… Read More »

Plum Kuchen

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Plum Kuchen

Plum Kuchen

Ingredients: 1 ½ c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 stick of butter (room temperature) 1 farm fresh egg 1/3-1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 8-10 Alstede Fresh European Plums Place the butter into a large bowl, add the sugar.  Mix in the egg and stir in the flour. Set dough aside to rest about 20 minutes.  Flour… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 ½ c flour 1/3 c sugar 1 stick of butter (room temperature) 1 farm fresh egg 1/3-1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 8-10 Alstede Fresh European Plums Place the butter into a large bowl, add the sugar.  Mix in the egg and stir in the flour. Set dough aside to rest about 20 minutes.  Flour… Read More »

Blueberry Hand Pies

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Blueberry Hand Pies

Blueberry Hand Pies

2 1/2 C blueberries + 1/2 – 1 C reserve for later 1/4 C sugar 3 T lemon juice 2 T water 2 t cornstarch 1 t tapioca Wash the 2 c blueberries. Check to be sure that there are no stems or leaves. Add blueberries to a medium saucepan. Pour in the water and… Read More »

2 1/2 C blueberries + 1/2 – 1 C reserve for later 1/4 C sugar 3 T lemon juice 2 T water 2 t cornstarch 1 t tapioca Wash the 2 c blueberries. Check to be sure that there are no stems or leaves. Add blueberries to a medium saucepan. Pour in the water and… Read More »

Strawberry Puff Pastry Tarts

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Strawberry Puff Pastry Tarts

Strawberry Puff Pastry Tarts

Prepare the tart: 1/2 Package Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets Open the package and remove one of the folded pieces of puff pastry. Return the package to the freezer. Unfold the puff pastry, you will have 3 sections, rectangles. You will need 2 sections, return the 3rd to the freezer for another use. Allow the pastry… Read More »

Prepare the tart: 1/2 Package Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets Open the package and remove one of the folded pieces of puff pastry. Return the package to the freezer. Unfold the puff pastry, you will have 3 sections, rectangles. You will need 2 sections, return the 3rd to the freezer for another use. Allow the pastry… 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 »

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

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French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

Chive Herb Crepes

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Chive Herb Crepes

Chive Herb Crepes

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2c milk 1/3 c water 1 t melt butter 1 t sugar 1/8 t salt 2-3 T chives 1/3 c + 2 T flour crumbled bacon, goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon as addition (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl beat eggs with a wire whisk then continue to whisk in… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 egg 1/2c milk 1/3 c water 1 t melt butter 1 t sugar 1/8 t salt 2-3 T chives 1/3 c + 2 T flour crumbled bacon, goat cheese, sautéed mushrooms or smoked salmon as addition (optional) Instructions: In a large bowl beat eggs with a wire whisk then continue to whisk in… 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 »

Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

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Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 TBSP. olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp. of salt and pepper or to taste 1 cup crumbled of shredded cheese of choice (we prefer gorgonzola) 1/2 cup cooked bacon or pancetta 4 large farm fresh eggs 1 cup heavy cream or may… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 TBSP. olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp. of salt and pepper or to taste 1 cup crumbled of shredded cheese of choice (we prefer gorgonzola) 1/2 cup cooked bacon or pancetta 4 large farm fresh eggs 1 cup heavy cream or may… Read More »

Turnip and Kale Gratin

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Turnip and Kale Gratin

Turnip and Kale Gratin

2 Cups of Heavy Cream – Low-fat milk can be used as alternative 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 TSP of Fresh Thyme 1 TSP Fresh Rosemary 1 Cup of Grated Fontina or Gruyere Cheese 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 TSP Kosher Salt 1/2 TSP Pepper 1 TBS Unsalted Butter 2 Large Onions –… Read More »

2 Cups of Heavy Cream – Low-fat milk can be used as alternative 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 TSP of Fresh Thyme 1 TSP Fresh Rosemary 1 Cup of Grated Fontina or Gruyere Cheese 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 TSP Kosher Salt 1/2 TSP Pepper 1 TBS Unsalted Butter 2 Large Onions –… Read More »

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Apple Filled Crepes

Basic Crepe Recipe: 1 c flour 1/4 t salt 1 t sugar (Measure the dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside) 2 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/3 c water In a medium bowl beat the eggs. Add the milk and the water, beat well. Mix in 1 T melted butter. Create a well… Read More »

Basic Crepe Recipe: 1 c flour 1/4 t salt 1 t sugar (Measure the dry ingredients into a large bowl and set aside) 2 eggs 1/2 c milk 1/3 c water In a medium bowl beat the eggs. Add the milk and the water, beat well. Mix in 1 T melted butter. Create a well… Read More »

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes

1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t kosher salt 3/4 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1 1/2 T sugar 1 large egg 1 c buttermilk or sour milk 1/2 c milk 1 T melted butter or oil 1 c blueberries In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat… Read More »

1 1/2 c flour 1/2 t kosher salt 3/4 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1 1/2 T sugar 1 large egg 1 c buttermilk or sour milk 1/2 c milk 1 T melted butter or oil 1 c blueberries In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl beat… Read More »