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Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Summer Peach Salad

Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Farmer’s Summer Peach and Cottage Cheese Salad

Ingredients: One tub of cottage cheese 5 to 6 Cherry or Grape Tomatoes sliced in half 1 Peach diced 1/4 Cucumber diced 1/4 Serrano/Jalapeño or Pepper of your choice diced Instructions: Place Cottage Cheese in a bowl and cover with fruit and vegetables. Season with Salt and Pepper then drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.… Read More »

Summer Peach Salad

Ingredients: One tub of cottage cheese 5 to 6 Cherry or Grape Tomatoes sliced in half 1 Peach diced 1/4 Cucumber diced 1/4 Serrano/Jalapeño or Pepper of your choice diced Instructions: Place Cottage Cheese in a bowl and cover with fruit and vegetables. Season with Salt and Pepper then drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.… Read More »

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Alstede Fresh Tart Cherries

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

Tart Cherry Sauce over 4th of July Shortcakes

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Tart Cherries

2 c tart cherries pitted.   1/3 c sugar  2 t lemon juice  1/4 t vanilla  Pinch of salt  2 t cornstarch  1 T water  Place the pitted cherries into a small saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice and salt. Over medium heat stir ingredients to combine and allow cherries to release juices.… Read More »

Strawberry, Mango, and Kiwi Salsa

Strawberry, Mango, and Kiwi Salsa

Strawberry, Mango, and Kiwi Salsa

Strawberry, Mango, and Kiwi Salsa

2 cups Strawberries diced 1 kiwi peeled and diced 1/2 mango diced 1-2 green onion sliced, white and tender green 1/2 yellow or red bell pepper, small dice 1/2 English or seeded cucumber, small dice 1 cup cilantro chopped 1 green jalapeño, seeded, tiny dice Juice from 1 lime Salt to taste Place all chopped… Read More »

2 cups Strawberries diced 1 kiwi peeled and diced 1/2 mango diced 1-2 green onion sliced, white and tender green 1/2 yellow or red bell pepper, small dice 1/2 English or seeded cucumber, small dice 1 cup cilantro chopped 1 green jalapeño, seeded, tiny dice Juice from 1 lime Salt to taste Place all chopped… Read More »

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

Asparagus Fries

1 bunch of Asparagus medium spears 2 eggs 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs ½ c finely shredded parmesan cheese Olive oil Preheat the oven to 425 Beat the eggs in a pie pan that will easily allow dipping the asparagus spear Place the flour on a paper plate or sheet of wax… Read More »

Asparagus Fries

1 bunch of Asparagus medium spears 2 eggs 1/2 c flour 1 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs ½ c finely shredded parmesan cheese Olive oil Preheat the oven to 425 Beat the eggs in a pie pan that will easily allow dipping the asparagus spear Place the flour on a paper plate or sheet of wax… Read More »

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »

Springtime Finish the CSA Share Soup

1 – 2 T Olive oil 1 sliced leek 1 clove of garlic chopped 2 carrots sliced or chopped 1 – 2 stalks of celery chopped 6 cups of home-made vegetable stock, more as needed Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 parsnip 1 medium potato 1 cups of asparagus pieces Leafy greens… Read More »

Pan Roasted Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus

Pan Roasted Asparagus

Pan Roasted Asparagus

12-14 spears of asparagus, tough ends removed 1 T olive oil Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Place a large pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the asparagus and placing it in a single layer across the pan. Allow to cook for a few minutes, turning each spear at… Read More »

Roasted Asparagus

12-14 spears of asparagus, tough ends removed 1 T olive oil Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Place a large pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the asparagus and placing it in a single layer across the pan. Allow to cook for a few minutes, turning each spear at… Read More »

Black Beans

Alstede Fresh Black Beans

Black Beans

Black Beans

Preparing Alstede Fresh Black Beans: The beans in the share have been stored over the winter. Beans have been sorted but it is always a good practice to start here: Wash the beans in a colander with cool running water. Soak the beans in a pot covered with 2” of water. Add 1-2 T salt… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Black Beans

Preparing Alstede Fresh Black Beans: The beans in the share have been stored over the winter. Beans have been sorted but it is always a good practice to start here: Wash the beans in a colander with cool running water. Soak the beans in a pot covered with 2” of water. Add 1-2 T salt… Read More »

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »

Khalota (Algerian Vegetable Medley) Makes 6 to 8 servings 2 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 TBS minced fresh parsley 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 4 cups vegetable broth 1 large zucchini, diced 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 12 oz. green… Read More »

Quick Peach Tart

Quick Peach Tart

Quick Peach Tart

Quick Peach Tart

1/3 of a sheet of puff pastry 1-2 T seeded raspberry jam 1 ripe Alstede peach, peeled and thinly sliced 1 T brown sugar 1 T Amoretto (optional) or a 1/4 t almond extract Sliced almonds, (optional) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring the pastry to room temperature, roll just a little to… Read More »

Quick Peach Tart

1/3 of a sheet of puff pastry 1-2 T seeded raspberry jam 1 ripe Alstede peach, peeled and thinly sliced 1 T brown sugar 1 T Amoretto (optional) or a 1/4 t almond extract Sliced almonds, (optional) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bring the pastry to room temperature, roll just a little to… Read More »

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Chop 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes 1/2 shallot minced 1 clove garlic minced Leaves from 2 springs each, parsley, oregano, basil finely chopped 2 T good quality grated parmesan cheese Fresh black pepper to taste 4 slices Panella/Italian Bread slices, toasted, cut in half or quartered as desired Fresh Mozzarella cheese, slice. Thinly slice… Read More »

Peach Tomato Bruschetta

Chop 4 medium or 3 large tomatoes 1/2 shallot minced 1 clove garlic minced Leaves from 2 springs each, parsley, oregano, basil finely chopped 2 T good quality grated parmesan cheese Fresh black pepper to taste 4 slices Panella/Italian Bread slices, toasted, cut in half or quartered as desired Fresh Mozzarella cheese, slice. Thinly slice… Read More »

Mediterranean Eggplant

Mediterranean Eggplant

Mediterranean Eggplant

Mediterranean Eggplant

1 medium eggplant 1 large tomato 2 cloves of garlic minced ¼ c Olive oil 3-4 sliced scallions, white and light green 8 Black and 8 Green olives Basil 1 T Capers (optional) Crumbled Feta cheese Peel and slice the eggplant into rounds or lengthwise. Brush with olive oil.  Roast in a single layer in… Read More »

Mediterranean Eggplant

1 medium eggplant 1 large tomato 2 cloves of garlic minced ¼ c Olive oil 3-4 sliced scallions, white and light green 8 Black and 8 Green olives Basil 1 T Capers (optional) Crumbled Feta cheese Peel and slice the eggplant into rounds or lengthwise. Brush with olive oil.  Roast in a single layer in… Read More »

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, and Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, and Mixed Green Salad

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, and Mixed Green Salad

Toasted sliced or slivered almonds 1 medium quartered or sliced peach, grilled (see directions) Greens from the share divided onto 2 plates (I used a little romaine and arugula) About ½ cup blueberries 2-3 very thin slices of red onion Toasted sliced or slivered almonds Honey 2-3 T Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 c Olive oil Goat… Read More »

Grilled Peach, Blueberry, Mixed Green Salad

Toasted sliced or slivered almonds 1 medium quartered or sliced peach, grilled (see directions) Greens from the share divided onto 2 plates (I used a little romaine and arugula) About ½ cup blueberries 2-3 very thin slices of red onion Toasted sliced or slivered almonds Honey 2-3 T Balsamic Vinegar 1/4 c Olive oil Goat… Read More »