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Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

Zucchini Noodles With Peanut Sauce

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »

For the dressing: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon sriracha (or less) 1 tablespoon agave 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce For the salad: 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini 1 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1/2 lb.… Read More »

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Herb-and-Mozzarella Salad

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

1/2 cup finely crumbled cornbread 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), coarsely shredded 1/2 cup peanut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon drained capers 1 tablespoon… Read More »

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

Corn Bread Stuffing with Greens

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

1 recipe corn bread (see below) 1 bunch greens (chard, kale, etc.)1/2 to 3/4 of a pound olive oil 1 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 pound bacon or smoked sausage (vegetarians can substitute celery) 1 sprig thyme a few sage leaves a few sprigs parsley 1 egg 1/4 cup milk S & P Crumble… Read More »

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

Herb Butter

makes about 1/2 cup (equivalent of 1 stick) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed herbs (such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, oregano, marjoram or rosemary) 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.… Read More »

makes about 1/2 cup (equivalent of 1 stick) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped mixed herbs (such as basil, thyme, sage, parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, oregano, marjoram or rosemary) 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.… Read More »

Tomato-Mozzarella Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

Tomato-Mozzarella Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

Tomato-Mozzarella Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

Tomato-Mozzarella Tart with Basil-Garlic Crust

I sometimes serve just sliced tomatoes for the purest flavor, other times I love the pairing fresh herbs and cheese with farm fresh tomatoes. For the Basil-Garlic Crust: 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 1 medium garlic clove 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cut in 8… Read More »

I sometimes serve just sliced tomatoes for the purest flavor, other times I love the pairing fresh herbs and cheese with farm fresh tomatoes. For the Basil-Garlic Crust: 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves 1 medium garlic clove 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled and cut in 8… Read More »

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cayenne pepper 8 ears corn, shucked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a… Read More »

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tender herbs (such as cilantro, chives, and/or flat-leaf parsley) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cayenne pepper 8 ears corn, shucked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Mix butter, herbs, salt, pepper, and a… Read More »

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Boursin Cheese (Homemade)

Every year I prepared this cheese with my students as a part of a lesson about herbs. Everyone loved it!  Now that we have all of these herbs growing in our gardens it might be the perfect time for you to prepare and serve. •    2 garlic cloves •    8 ounces butter, at room temperature… Read More »

Every year I prepared this cheese with my students as a part of a lesson about herbs. Everyone loved it!  Now that we have all of these herbs growing in our gardens it might be the perfect time for you to prepare and serve. •    2 garlic cloves •    8 ounces butter, at room temperature… Read More »

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

Care of Peas

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

When your share has fresh shelling peas: Use them quickly or freeze them. Sugar snap peas and shelling peas make a great snack eaten raw or here are some simple suggestions. Peas don’t have much of a shelf life, so I don’t recommend storing them —in their pods or shelled—for very long. Store pods in… Read More »

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

Swedish Cream Potatoes

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »

10 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream 1/2 tablespoon salt 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill or chopped parsley or finely chopped chives or a mixture of herbs   Melt the butter in a large pan and sauté the potatoes and onions. Add… Read More »

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Beans and Greens with Herbed Polenta

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »

Polenta 1 ½ cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs (rosemary and parsley are especially good) 4 cups hot water Beans and Greens 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic 1 ½ cups chopped onions 3 cups chopped Swiss chard, kale, or spinach, or a combination 1… Read More »