Archive for 2017

Farm Update June 30, 2017

Wednesday night was not good. We spent time in the basement during the worst weather event in forty years on the farm. In spite of no publicity in our little area, the circular winds took tops off many of the stately 40 year old pines and left […]

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Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chilies, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. —Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing 7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups) 2-1/4 cups shredded […]

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Zucchini Pizza Casserole Recipe

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD:8 servings 4 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini or spiralized 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided  1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped […]

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Superfood Salad—-Chick-Fil-A Copycat

• 4 cups kale, loosely chopped or torn • 1 bunch broccolini, chopped or broccoli or just kale • 1/2 cup dried cherries ( or cranberries) • Roasted nuts to your taste (walnuts, pecans) • Maple vinaigrette to your taste Maple Vinaigrette Salad Dressing • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup  […]

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Napa (Chinese) Cabbage Picnic Salad

The dressing recipe makes a little more than you will likely need. So, use about 1/2 of it to start, and add more to taste when you dress the salad. This salad recipes scales easily for a potluck or picnic. Prep time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 4 […]

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Chopped Kale Greek Salad

CHOPPED KALE GREEK SALAD This chopped kale salad is fresh and full of those Greek flavors we all love! TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS GREEK SALAD INGREDIENTS: • 1 large bunch (about 10 ounces) kale leaves, finely chopped • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved • 1 cucumber, […]

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WHITE BEAN AND GARLIC SCAPE HUMMUS

YIELD:6 to 8 servings           PREP:15 minutes   INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup sliced garlic scapes 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon sea salt Ground black pepper (to taste) 1 can (15-ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ¼ cup olive oil DIRECTIONS: 1. In the bowl […]

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Jun1 17, 2017- Farm update

Greetings from the Gardens, 2017 brings another season of good eating.  In spite of a slow planting start because of too much rain, we have everything in place for a nice long season.  The hoop houses are planted and their tomatoes are trellised and ready to climb […]

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Rhubarb Cheesecake

3 cups rhubarb, 1/2-inch pieces  (I use previously frozen rhubarb if necessary) 1 cup sugar, divided 1 Tbsp. flour 1 prepared graham cracker crust (10-inch)- I substituted 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans for 1/2 cup crumbs. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek […]

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Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata

  Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound Spicy Italian Sausage (remove from casing) 1 red onion (thinly sliced) 3 cloves garlic (minced)  or use garlic scapes 2 “bunches” Swiss chard 8 eggs Grated pecorino cheese as an optional topping   Preheat oven to 350F In a large […]

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