Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Easy Ways to Cook Green Beans

Green beans respond better to boiling than to steaming. A pound of beans in a standard steamer will not cook evenly. Boiling is simpler – just add the beans and cook until tender – and permits the addition of salt during cooking. Unlike other vegetables, green beans do not become soggy when boiled, because their… Read More »

Green beans respond better to boiling than to steaming. A pound of beans in a standard steamer will not cook evenly. Boiling is simpler – just add the beans and cook until tender – and permits the addition of salt during cooking. Unlike other vegetables, green beans do not become soggy when boiled, because their… Read More »

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

Shakshouka

From the share: 1 red bell pepper, sliced From your kitchen: 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 cup fresh organic spinach 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 gluten-free chicken sausages (Griggstown or Mini Mac Sausage in the farm store would work here) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp… Read More »

From the share: 1 red bell pepper, sliced From your kitchen: 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 cup fresh organic spinach 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 gluten-free chicken sausages (Griggstown or Mini Mac Sausage in the farm store would work here) 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp… Read More »

Black Bean Burgers with Peach Salsa

Black Bean Burgers with Peach Salsa

Black Bean Burgers with Peach Salsa

Black Bean Burgers with Peach Salsa

Shake It up!  No quinoa? Swap it for brown rice. No Peaches? Swap mandarin oranges or mangos. No white onion? Swap green onions or red onion. For the burgers: From your kitchen: 2 cans black beans, low sodium, rinsed and drained 1 cup quinoa ½ cup salsa 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon cumin ¼… Read More »

Shake It up!  No quinoa? Swap it for brown rice. No Peaches? Swap mandarin oranges or mangos. No white onion? Swap green onions or red onion. For the burgers: From your kitchen: 2 cans black beans, low sodium, rinsed and drained 1 cup quinoa ½ cup salsa 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon cumin ¼… Read More »

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

These can be prepared with any of the vegetables in the shares.  Change to chicken, fish, or beef if you prefer. 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 1 Tbs. minced lemongrass 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, crumbled 1 8-oz. can… Read More »

These can be prepared with any of the vegetables in the shares.  Change to chicken, fish, or beef if you prefer. 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 1 Tbs. minced lemongrass 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, crumbled 1 8-oz. can… Read More »

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

Salad with Warm Brie Dressing

I gave this salad a little color with some chopped tomatoes or even cherry or grape tomatoes. Croutons: 5 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic —————————— Salad: 1 head of green lettuce or mixed greens 1 bunch watercress or arugula —————————— Warm Brie Dressing: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4… Read More »

I gave this salad a little color with some chopped tomatoes or even cherry or grape tomatoes. Croutons: 5 slices whole wheat or multi-grain bread 3 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic —————————— Salad: 1 head of green lettuce or mixed greens 1 bunch watercress or arugula —————————— Warm Brie Dressing: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4… Read More »

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

Lettuce Soup

1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato 8 cups coarsely chopped lettuce leaves including ribs (3/4 lb) 3 cups water Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter… Read More »

1 cup chopped onions, scallions, and/or shallots 1 garlic clove, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup diced (1/3 inch) peeled potato 8 cups coarsely chopped lettuce leaves including ribs (3/4 lb) 3 cups water Cook onion mixture and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter… Read More »

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Spinach Orzo

Store pre-washed and spun spinach greens in a plastic container lined with a dry paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Cut greens perish more quickly if stored with any dampness.   1 cup orzo pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1… Read More »

Store pre-washed and spun spinach greens in a plastic container lined with a dry paper towel in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.  Cut greens perish more quickly if stored with any dampness.   1 cup orzo pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1… Read More »

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

Cranberry Bean Gratin

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

3 c. cooked cranberry beans, with about 1 c. cooking liquid salt 6 T. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 t. dried sage 1 c. chopped, cooked kale or other green 2 ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. toasted bread crumbs Preheat… Read More »

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

Mizuna with Bacon, Walnuts and Apple

(1 to 2 bacon slices, diced (I used only one, but had to add some additional fat from my bacon fat jar in the fridge) half a small onion, chopped 3 or 4 small green garlic stalks, white and light green part, sliced like scallions 1 apple, cored and diced about 2 tbsp. cider vinegar… Read More »

(1 to 2 bacon slices, diced (I used only one, but had to add some additional fat from my bacon fat jar in the fridge) half a small onion, chopped 3 or 4 small green garlic stalks, white and light green part, sliced like scallions 1 apple, cored and diced about 2 tbsp. cider vinegar… Read More »

Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce

Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce

Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce

Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce

2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons water 2 1/2  tablespoons  lime juice 2 inches ginger peeled and freshly minced      1 small garlic cloves freshly minced  1 each Thai bird’s eye chili peppers freshly seeded and finely chopped 1 1/2  pounds salmon or other type of fish as desired      1 Tablespoon olive… Read More »

2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons water 2 1/2  tablespoons  lime juice 2 inches ginger peeled and freshly minced      1 small garlic cloves freshly minced  1 each Thai bird’s eye chili peppers freshly seeded and finely chopped 1 1/2  pounds salmon or other type of fish as desired      1 Tablespoon olive… Read More »

Roasted Apple, Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Roasted Apple, Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Roasted Apple, Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Roasted Apple, Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Thank you Bev Hanson for sharing this recipe with all of us! Garlic White Bean Purée •    1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained •    ¼ cup olive oil •    1 tablespoon lemon juice •    2 cloves garlic •    ½ teaspoon dried thyme •    1 teaspoon sea salt •    ½ teaspoon… Read More »

Thank you Bev Hanson for sharing this recipe with all of us! Garlic White Bean Purée •    1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or other white beans, rinsed and drained •    ¼ cup olive oil •    1 tablespoon lemon juice •    2 cloves garlic •    ½ teaspoon dried thyme •    1 teaspoon sea salt •    ½ teaspoon… Read More »

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

1 cup water 1/2 cup white rice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound lean ground sirloin 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 green onions, chopped 4 cubanelle peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon… Read More »

1 cup water 1/2 cup white rice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound lean ground sirloin 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 2 green onions, chopped 4 cubanelle peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 tablespoon… Read More »