Eating in Season – Winter

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »

Easy Fall Harvest Rainbow Salad

Ingredients: 4 cups chopped lettuce (we used a variety of lettuces from the farm, romaine, green leaf, red leaf & mizuna) 2 chopped apples (we selected fuji and sun crisp to have a variation in tastes and colors) 4 slices of thick sliced bacon cooked and chopped (can substitute cooked chicken if preferred) 1/2 cup… Read More »

Ginger Apple Stir Fry

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips 2 medium apples, cored and sliced 2 tsp. sesame oil 4 green onions, sliced 1/3 lb. pea pods 1 small sweet red pepper, cut into strips 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp. ginger, minced 10 shitake and/or white mushrooms, sliced 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/3 cup applesauce,… Read More »

Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad

Delicata squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons golden raisins 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced 1 large shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped mint 2 tablespoons chopped… Read More »

Pumpkin Apple Soup

This recipe will utilize the apples, cider, carrots and of course pumpkin in the shares. Keep in mind that you may substitute squash if you prefer. 4 slices bacon, diced 2 tablespoons butter 4 apples, diced 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1⁄4 cup white wine 1⁄2… Read More »

Herb and Apple Stuffing

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large) 2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks) 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons kosher… Read More »

Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples, Walnuts and Goat Cheese

1 cup chopped walnuts  8 ounces goat cheese  1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt  1 tablespoon olive oil  1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  1 teaspoon honey  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt  Freshly ground black pepper  1 pound Brussels sprouts, leaves separated  1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread… Read More »

Broccoli Apple Soup Recipe

From your share: 1 large bunch of broccoli (about 3 heads with stems) 1 good cooking apple (a non-tart apple such as Jonagold, golden delicious, McIntosh), peeled, cored, chopped From your kitchen: 3 Tbsp. butter 1 cup of thinly sliced or finely chopped yellow or white onion 1 cup of unfiltered apple juice or apple… Read More »

Pork Chops with Cider-Dijon Pan Sauce

4 center-cut bone-in pork chops (2 lb.) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 medium red apple, such as Pink Lady, Fuji, or Gala, halved, cored, and cut into small dice 1 medium shallot, chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup apple cider 1/2 cup lower-salt… Read More »

Cranberry Applesauce Recipe

Ingredients: 3 to 4 pounds of peeled, cored, roughly chopped Granny Smith apples (or other good cooking apple such as Jonagold, Suncrisp, Fuji, Jonathan,  McIntosh. 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup water… Read More »

Phyllo Wrapped Apple Dumpling

Cider Sauce 8 cups apple cider or apple juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water Apple Dumplings 1/2 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 6 sweet crisp apples, such as Jonagold 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon… Read More »

Apple Cider Roast Pork

From your share: 2 cups of apple cider 4-6 apples, cut into halves Other veggies if desired (potatoes, carrots, etc.) From your kitchen: 2 yellow onions 4 tablespoons of butter (optional) Apple cider gravy sauce: ~2 cups of the juice/sauce from roasting (strained) 1/2 cup cream 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1-2 tablespoons of Calvados… Read More »