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Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

Spicy Asian Cucumbers

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

3 large cucumbers – sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes   Place cucumbers… Read More »

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Fourth of July Berry Desserts

Here are some creative ideas for your July 4th celebration! Star Spangled Fruit Kebobs From:  simplegirlathome.blogspot.com American Flag Fruit Skewers From:  myturnforus.com Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and… Read More »

Here are some creative ideas for your July 4th celebration! Star Spangled Fruit Kebobs From:  simplegirlathome.blogspot.com American Flag Fruit Skewers From:  myturnforus.com Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and… Read More »

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

Crock Pot Strawberry Jam

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

For a couple of weeks now I have been working on a recipe for Strawberry Jam in a Crock Pot. This one is prepared without commercial pectin.  The first batch turned into the best strawberry sauce ever.  The second batch, great strawberry  jam is almost gone already! Crock Pot Strawberry Jam: 2 Quarts of strawberries,… Read More »

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, more if needed 2 cups sliced leek 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided… Read More »

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

Mascarpone Chive Mashed Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks 4 dried bay leaves Kosher salt 2 1/4 cups milk 12 ounces mascarpone cheese 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 bunch chives (1-in. diameter), snipped Simmer potatoes with bay leaves in a large pot of salted water until falling apart when poked, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile,… Read More »

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

White Bean Soup with Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitakes

Servings: 6 1 pound dry cannellini beans 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/3 pound shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 large onion, leek, or other slicing allium, sliced into thin rings 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary 1/2 cup quinoa 10 ounces washed fresh spinach,… Read More »

Servings: 6 1 pound dry cannellini beans 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/3 pound shitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1 large onion, leek, or other slicing allium, sliced into thin rings 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional) 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary 1/2 cup quinoa 10 ounces washed fresh spinach,… Read More »

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

1 cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons water  1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 sliced apples 1 pound mixed salad greens Directions:… Read More »

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Those of you who have been with us for a while might have this among the recipes from a few years ago.  It is not in our recipe index so I thought it would be a good one to run again since it is my favorite method of preparing sweet potatoes and I do make… Read More »

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

Roasted Parsnips Recipe

I often use parsnips in vegetable soup or a pot pie.  They can be roasted alone or with carrots, turnips, shallots or onions and garlic. Yield: Serves 4. 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 1/2 inch batons 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup… Read More »

I often use parsnips in vegetable soup or a pot pie.  They can be roasted alone or with carrots, turnips, shallots or onions and garlic. Yield: Serves 4. 1 1/2 pounds of parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 1/2 inch batons 4 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup… Read More »

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

Greek Style Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons sliced black olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Place spaghetti squash… Read More »

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

Mrs. Frecon’s Apple Cake

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

These recipe ideas were sent to me by Sam Walmer our Farm Steward. He called them “recipes a la season.” 3 cups fresh apples of your choice, diced 2 cups granulated sugar OR substitute 1 cup local honey 1/4 cup cooking oil OR substitute 3/4 cup applesauce 3 farm eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups… Read More »

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

Pork Chops with a Riesling Peach Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »

1 tablespoon olive oil salt and black pepper to taste 4 boneless pork chops 1 cup Riesling wine 3 under ripe peaches, pitted, and cut into 12 wedges each 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.… Read More »