Salt Blends

Salt Blends

Salt Blends

Salt Blends

Try adding a little spice with your salt with The Naked Botanical Salt Blends. Choose from these varieties: Lovage or Leave It (1.7 oz. jar), Anise to Meet You (2.05 oz. jar), or The Fabulous Mrs. Garlic Salt (2.43 oz. jar).

Sold in individual jars.

Try adding a little spice with your salt with The Naked Botanical Salt Blends. Choose from these varieties: Lovage or Leave It (1.7 oz. jar), Anise to Meet You (2.05 oz. jar), or The Fabulous Mrs. Garlic Salt (2.43 oz. jar).

Sold in individual jars.

Geek over Leeks

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Geek over Leeks

Geek over Leeks

Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and… Read More »

Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and… Read More »

Roasted Beets and Leeks

Alstede Fresh Roasted Beets and Leeks

Roasted Beets and Leeks

Roasted Beets and Leeks

Alstede Fresh Roasted Beets and Leeks Ingredients: 1 small to medium beet 1 medium leek 1/4 medium red onion 1 clove of garlic Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Pinch of fresh chopped rosemary Kosher salt Torn arugula or sautéed beet greens or lettuce for a bed for serving Crumbled goat, blue, feta, or gorgonzola for serving… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Roasted Beets and Leeks Ingredients: 1 small to medium beet 1 medium leek 1/4 medium red onion 1 clove of garlic Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Pinch of fresh chopped rosemary Kosher salt Torn arugula or sautéed beet greens or lettuce for a bed for serving Crumbled goat, blue, feta, or gorgonzola for serving… Read More »

Asparagus Pita Pizza

Alstede Fresh Asparagus Pita Pizza

Asparagus Pita Pizza

Asparagus Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 8-10 cherry tomatoes or a chopped small to medium tomato Olive oil 3-4 shaved spears of asparagus 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped Fresh basil leaves, cleaned and torn 1 whole wheat or whole grain pita 2-3 slices provolone cheese 2 T shredded mozzarella Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. Cut the cherry tomatoes… Read More »

Ingredients: 8-10 cherry tomatoes or a chopped small to medium tomato Olive oil 3-4 shaved spears of asparagus 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped Fresh basil leaves, cleaned and torn 1 whole wheat or whole grain pita 2-3 slices provolone cheese 2 T shredded mozzarella Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. Cut the cherry tomatoes… Read More »

Lettuce Turn-ip the Beet for Greens

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Lettuce Turn-ip the Beet for Greens

Lettuce Turn-ip the Beet for Greens

Greens is a common term used to describe the leaves of green vegetables that are eaten as food. Greens comprise a wide list of vegetables that we grow on our farm, including; kale, arugula, spinach, lettuce, sorrel, mizuna, swiss or rainbow chard, mustard greens, Tatsoi to name a few. Greens are not only limited to… Read More »

Greens is a common term used to describe the leaves of green vegetables that are eaten as food. Greens comprise a wide list of vegetables that we grow on our farm, including; kale, arugula, spinach, lettuce, sorrel, mizuna, swiss or rainbow chard, mustard greens, Tatsoi to name a few. Greens are not only limited to… Read More »

Herbed Couscous

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous

Herbed Couscous

Herbed Couscous

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous Ingredients: 1 medium onion finely chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil 3/4 c of Alstede Fresh herbs or greens, basil, oregano, mint, chives, parsley, arugula, spinach, chopped 1 six-ounce package pearled Couscous Broth Butter (optional) A sprinkle of lemon 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese   Warm the olive oil… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Herbed Couscous Ingredients: 1 medium onion finely chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic minced Olive oil 3/4 c of Alstede Fresh herbs or greens, basil, oregano, mint, chives, parsley, arugula, spinach, chopped 1 six-ounce package pearled Couscous Broth Butter (optional) A sprinkle of lemon 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese   Warm the olive oil… Read More »

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Alstede Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower Polonaise

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise

Alstede Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise Ingredients: 1 medium crown of Broccoli, cut into florets 4-5 large stems of cauliflower, cut into medium florets 1-2 large Alstede Farms eggs, hard cooked and chopped (this is a great way to use leftover eggs from Easter) 1 T butter 2-3 T olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic,… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Broccoli & Cauliflower Polonaise Ingredients: 1 medium crown of Broccoli, cut into florets 4-5 large stems of cauliflower, cut into medium florets 1-2 large Alstede Farms eggs, hard cooked and chopped (this is a great way to use leftover eggs from Easter) 1 T butter 2-3 T olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic,… Read More »

It’s Thyme to Learn about Herbs

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It’s Thyme to Learn about Herbs

It’s Thyme to Learn about Herbs

Culinary herbs are herbaceous plants meaning they have non-woody stems, their above ground growth typically dies back in winter and may have underground plant parts to it. Herbs are a renewable resource used to add flavor and color to all types of meal for centuries. Herbs have also been known in history to be used… Read More »

Culinary herbs are herbaceous plants meaning they have non-woody stems, their above ground growth typically dies back in winter and may have underground plant parts to it. Herbs are a renewable resource used to add flavor and color to all types of meal for centuries. Herbs have also been known in history to be used… Read More »

Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup Ingredients: 1 T butter melted with 2 T olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 c vegetable broth (have more on hand as needed) 2-3 c sorrel leaves washed, rib removed, and torn Greek Yogurt or Sour… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Sorrel Potato Carrot Soup Ingredients: 1 T butter melted with 2 T olive oil 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 6 c vegetable broth (have more on hand as needed) 2-3 c sorrel leaves washed, rib removed, and torn Greek Yogurt or Sour… Read More »

Don’t stop be-leaf’in

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Don’t stop be-leaf’in

Don’t stop be-leaf’in

Mizuna is a highly nutritious green leafy cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, related to its cousins cabbage and broccoli. Low in calories, high in several important vitamins and minerals such as A, C, K & lutein, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and flavonoids that are healthy for the body.  Mizuna  is… Read More »

Mizuna is a highly nutritious green leafy cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, related to its cousins cabbage and broccoli. Low in calories, high in several important vitamins and minerals such as A, C, K & lutein, it is also an excellent source of antioxidants and flavonoids that are healthy for the body.  Mizuna  is… Read More »

Oh Kale Yeah

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Oh Kale Yeah

Oh Kale Yeah

There is not a single vegetable that receives a more diverse reaction than Kale. Some people love it, while others simply loathe it without even trying it, and there are some who are in-between on it’s favoritism. We’re here to help you understand how great kale is once you learn how delicious it can taste,… Read More »

There is not a single vegetable that receives a more diverse reaction than Kale. Some people love it, while others simply loathe it without even trying it, and there are some who are in-between on it’s favoritism. We’re here to help you understand how great kale is once you learn how delicious it can taste,… Read More »

Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale and Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Kale & Brown Rice

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Kale & Brown Rice Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked brown rice 3 leeks sliced and cleaned 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped 1 bunch of kale Olive oil, Vegetable broth as needed Kosher salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare brown rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking slice and clean… Read More »