Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

Ringing in a Healthy New Year

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »

New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a… Read More »

Totally Kale-in it!

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Totally Kale-in it!

Totally Kale-in it!

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

French Horticultural Bean Gratin

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… Read More »

Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1  1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Alstede Fresh Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2… Read More »

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Your Ultimate Guide to a Farm Fresh Thanksgiving

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have… Read More »

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have… Read More »

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Alstede Fresh Onion, Potato, Carrot, and Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Onion, Potato, Carrot & Apple Soup

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 T butter 2 T Olive Oil 4 onions peeled quartered, and sliced thin Caramelize onions slowly cooking over low to medium heat in the butter and olive oil. Season with a little kosher salt. Add 1 medium-large apple peeled and cubed (we used a Braeburn) 2 medium-large red jacket potatoes peeled and cubed… Read More »

Spud-tactular News

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Spud-tactular News

Spud-tactular News

Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »

Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »