Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

Tuscan Bean Soup

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

1/2 cup kidney beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup cannellini beans soaked overnight or 1 (14-ounce) can store-bought beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling on bread 1/2 pound diced pancetta 2 cups diced yellow onions 1 cup diced celery 1 cup… Read More »

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Kale and Quinoa Patties

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Makes 12 Patties 1 cup quinoa 5-6 large kale leaves 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup fat free grated parmesan cheese Small white onion (or about 3 spring onions for milder taste), diced 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (plus more for serving) 1/2 lemon (both… Read More »

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

Sausage and Peppers with Crispy Polenta

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage 2 medium onions, cut into wedges Kosher salt and pepper 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2/3 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 6 sprigs thyme 1 pound store-bought cooked polenta, sliced into thick rounds… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage 2 medium onions, cut into wedges Kosher salt and pepper 2 small red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2/3 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc) 6 sprigs thyme 1 pound store-bought cooked polenta, sliced into thick rounds… Read More »

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

Carrot Soup with Carrot Top Pesto

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

CSA member Jessica Smolar submitted this recipe at breakfast, many thanks! Serves: 3 to 4 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chopped yellow onions 3 garlic cloves, smashed 2 heaping cups chopped carrots (save carrot tops) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed orange juice 3 to… Read More »

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a… Read More »

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

Salmon and Cucumber Boats

1 large orange 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch squares 1 large tomato (about 1/4 pound), diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 Kirby (or Persian) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat… Read More »

1 large orange 6 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch squares 1 large tomato (about 1/4 pound), diced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 Kirby (or Persian) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 1/4 cup reduced-fat… Read More »

Quesadillas with Epazote

Quesadillas with Epazote

Quesadillas with Epazote

Quesadillas with Epazote

6-12 slices of Monterey Jack Cheese 6 soft tortillas 6 small sprigs of epazote 1 4 oz. can green chilies, drained or sauté peppers and onions and use those. Salsa Lay one or two slices of cheese on ½ of the tortilla. Top with epazote and chilies, fold in ½ and brown in a skillet… Read More »

6-12 slices of Monterey Jack Cheese 6 soft tortillas 6 small sprigs of epazote 1 4 oz. can green chilies, drained or sauté peppers and onions and use those. Salsa Lay one or two slices of cheese on ½ of the tortilla. Top with epazote and chilies, fold in ½ and brown in a skillet… Read More »

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

Seco De Carne (cilantro beef stew)

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

This week I heard from Maria Bermudez.  This recipe is like the one her grandmother prepared. Serves: 4 1/2  cup vegetable oil 1 1/2  pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut in 2×2 inch pieces 1 chopped red onion 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste 3 cups cilantro leaves 2 cups spinach 2… Read More »

Black Bean Soup with Garlic and Summer Savory

Black Bean Soup with Garlic and Summer Savory

Black Bean Soup with Garlic and Summer Savory

Black Bean Soup with Garlic and Summer Savory

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup summer savory leaves 6 cups cooked black beans (if canned-drain well) 2 cups water 4 cups chicken stock salt and paprika to taste Heat the olive oil and sauté onions and jalapeno pepper for 3… Read More »

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup summer savory leaves 6 cups cooked black beans (if canned-drain well) 2 cups water 4 cups chicken stock salt and paprika to taste Heat the olive oil and sauté onions and jalapeno pepper for 3… Read More »

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

Spring Asparagus and Bacon Hash

1⁄4 lb. bacon or 1⁄4 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 lb. fingerling. New or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, diced 1⁄2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 4 eggs   In a cast iron… Read More »

1⁄4 lb. bacon or 1⁄4 lb. pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 lb. fingerling. New or red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, diced 1⁄2 lb. asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch segments Salt and fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 4 eggs   In a cast iron… Read More »

Mexican Seafood Stew

Mexican Seafood Stew

Mexican Seafood Stew

Mexican Seafood Stew

1 pound cleaned squid or 1-1/2 pounds uncleaned 1 large white onion, sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 3 bay leaves 1-1/2 pounds (3 medium-large round or 9 to 12 plum) ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped OR one 28-ounce can good-quality whole tomatoes in juice, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin 1 to… Read More »

1 pound cleaned squid or 1-1/2 pounds uncleaned 1 large white onion, sliced 6 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 3 bay leaves 1-1/2 pounds (3 medium-large round or 9 to 12 plum) ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped OR one 28-ounce can good-quality whole tomatoes in juice, drained 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra-virgin 1 to… Read More »

Tuscan Fusion Pasta Faggioli

Tuscan Fusion Pasta Faggioli

Tuscan Fusion Pasta Faggioli

Tuscan Fusion Pasta Faggioli

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon grease (optional) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 2 ounces boneless ham, cut into small dice 1-2 fresh chills–to taste–minced or dried chili peppers from the October Share black pepper to taste 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 1 tablespoon minced fresh… Read More »

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon bacon grease (optional) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 2 ounces boneless ham, cut into small dice 1-2 fresh chills–to taste–minced or dried chili peppers from the October Share black pepper to taste 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 1 tablespoon minced fresh… Read More »