Archive for 2012

Oriental Spinach Salad

Oriental Spinach Salad 1/3 c sugar ½ T lemon juice                                      2 ½ T cider vinegar ½ t minced onion, fresh or dried         ½ t paprika 1/8 t salt                                           2 ½ T honey ½ t dry mustard                                      ½ t celery seed ½ c salad oil                                        spinach Mix and […]

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Update from the Gardens October 14th

Greetings from the Gardens, I know some of you are wondering when the picking season finally ends. So do we!  Right now, we still have lots of prepicked veggies, veggies in the fields, and a hoophouse that we’re seeding and transplanting into greens.  Our goal (experimental, I […]

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Beet Salad with honey dressing

Honey Beet Salad   4 large beets ¼ c water 3 T balsamic vinegar 1 T honey 1 ½ tsp red wine vinegar ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ c chopped onion 1/3 cup crumbled bleu cheese (or feta) ¼ c chopped walnuts 2 T chopped fresh parsley […]

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Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw

Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw Bon Appétit  | July 2011 by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen recipe reviews (47) photo 93% would make it again user rating: 4 forks yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings The crisp-tender texture and robust flavor of thinly sliced Tuscan kale stands up […]

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Update from the Gardens: September 22nd, 2012

Greetings from the Gardens, It’s hard to know what to do next. With the possibility of frost, we’ve been picking those beautiful peppers so you’ll probably take from the cooler this week. The tomatoes are nearing their end so we’ve picked those that we spot at “first blush”, meaning […]

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Zucchini Bites

Zucchini Bites Recipe adapted: The Naptime Chef  yields: 12 mini muffins 1 cup zucchini, grated 1 egg (1 large egg equals 3-4 tbsp when whisked together) 1/4 yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup cheese (cheddar or Parmesan work the best) 1/4 cup bread crumbs – I used Italian […]

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Crispy Creole Onion Rings from Paula Deen

Paula Deen’s Crispy Creole Onion Rings ¼  cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp Creole seasoning 2 large egg whites 2 c panko bread crumbs, (I crush them further) 2 large sweet onions, sliced and separated into ½” thick  rings Heat over to 450 F.  Coat two rimmed baking […]

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Yummy Spaghetti Squash

Yummy 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 Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees […]

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Browned Butter and Sage

Roasted Acorn Squash with Browned Butter and Sage  Servings: Approximately 4   (great pictures?  google: curvy carrot + browned butter and sage sauce) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium winter squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter    ( Use less butter or […]

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Butternut Squash Soupie Delicious

Butternut Squash Soupie Delicious 1 Tb butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 3 cups apple cider 1.5 to 2 lbs. butternut squash (peeled and cubed) 1/4 cup fat free milk 1/4 cup fat free plain yogurt  or half and half 1/4 […]

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