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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

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Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Watermelon and Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… Read More »

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Ingredients: 3 Cups of Alstede Fresh Watermelon Diced 1 1/2 cups of assorted colors cherry tomatoes sliced in half or quarters 3 cups of cleaned and torn arugula leaves 3 T chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 T lime juice 3 T Olive Oil 2 t honey (more or less to… Read More »

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Asparagus and Watermelon Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

1 bunch asparagus shaved or cut into 1” pieces 3 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 1/2cups watermelon (cubed) Mix together the asparagus and greens and top with the lime vinaigrette. Mix and serve. Lime Vinaigrette Juice from 2 limes 1 T honey ¼ cup olive oil ½ t salt Whisk together and… Read More »

1 bunch asparagus shaved or cut into 1” pieces 3 cups fresh mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula) 1 1/2cups watermelon (cubed) Mix together the asparagus and greens and top with the lime vinaigrette. Mix and serve. Lime Vinaigrette Juice from 2 limes 1 T honey ¼ cup olive oil ½ t salt Whisk together and… Read More »

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

Watermelon Salad

2 cups spinach 2 cup arugula 2-3 cups fresh watermelon, chopped into small squares 1/4 cup roasted (or raw) pine nuts or pistachios (or mix) 2 Tbsp. walnut oil (or sunflower, safflower) 2 Tbsp. lime juice A dash of salt A dash of cayenne (optional) Garnish lime zest (optional) Mix oil, lime, salt and cayenne… Read More »

2 cups spinach 2 cup arugula 2-3 cups fresh watermelon, chopped into small squares 1/4 cup roasted (or raw) pine nuts or pistachios (or mix) 2 Tbsp. walnut oil (or sunflower, safflower) 2 Tbsp. lime juice A dash of salt A dash of cayenne (optional) Garnish lime zest (optional) Mix oil, lime, salt and cayenne… Read More »

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Moscato with Melon Balls

Muskmelon, cantaloupe or honeydew 1-2 T tarragon leaves or to taste 1 cup or more Moscato wine With a melon baller scoop out the melon into dessert glasses Pour in Moscato to cover the fruit, sprinkle with tarragon Allow the fruit and wine to chill for an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.… Read More »

Muskmelon, cantaloupe or honeydew 1-2 T tarragon leaves or to taste 1 cup or more Moscato wine With a melon baller scoop out the melon into dessert glasses Pour in Moscato to cover the fruit, sprinkle with tarragon Allow the fruit and wine to chill for an hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.… Read More »

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

Watermelon and Cantaloupe Salad with Mint and Basil Vinaigrette

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

1/2 watermelon 1 cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish 1 lemon juiced (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool) 1/8 teaspoon amaretto Scoop 2 cups… Read More »

Watermelon Lime Spritzer

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Watermelon Lime Spritzer

Watermelon Lime Spritzer

2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes 1/2 cup ice cubes 2 cups lemon-lime flavored soda, divided 1 lime, cut into wedges Place the watermelon and the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes for a more slushy mixture. Slowly add 1/2 of the lemon-lime soda and blend until… Read More »

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2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes 1/2 cup ice cubes 2 cups lemon-lime flavored soda, divided 1 lime, cut into wedges Place the watermelon and the ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add more ice cubes for a more slushy mixture. Slowly add 1/2 of the lemon-lime soda and blend until… Read More »

Time to Bloom

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Time to Bloom

Time to Bloom

The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for… Read More »

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The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for… Read More »

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1… Read More »

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

Blackened Fish with Strawberry Kiwi Salsa

For the Blackened Fish: 4-4 oz. fillet fish (4 ounces each; flaky white fish like tilapia, flounder or sole, or red fish work well – look for something you like that’s on sale) 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt For the Strawberry Kiwi Salsa:… Read More »

For the Blackened Fish: 4-4 oz. fillet fish (4 ounces each; flaky white fish like tilapia, flounder or sole, or red fish work well – look for something you like that’s on sale) 2 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt For the Strawberry Kiwi Salsa:… Read More »

Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta

Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta

Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta

Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta

This recipe sent from CSA member Michelle Kelts.  I know it might be a little late for this season. I think it might be worth having in your own “farm to table” cookbook collection. Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta From Emeril Lagasse’s Farm to Fork Cookbook Author’s note: I know, I know.  This… Read More »

This recipe sent from CSA member Michelle Kelts.  I know it might be a little late for this season. I think it might be worth having in your own “farm to table” cookbook collection. Cantaloupe and Pancetta Cream Sauce for Pasta From Emeril Lagasse’s Farm to Fork Cookbook Author’s note: I know, I know.  This… Read More »

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

Psychedelic Salad Rolls

CSA member Tamar Bacon sent this recipe this week.  She prepared it using the golden beets, radishes and carrots from our share last week.  This recipe might be one that we can adjust to use anything that we have on hand. Serves: 4 For the filling: 8 rice paper wraps 1 head purple cabbage 5… Read More »

CSA member Tamar Bacon sent this recipe this week.  She prepared it using the golden beets, radishes and carrots from our share last week.  This recipe might be one that we can adjust to use anything that we have on hand. Serves: 4 For the filling: 8 rice paper wraps 1 head purple cabbage 5… Read More »

Puff Pastry Caramel Apples

Puff Pastry Caramel Apples

Puff Pastry Caramel Apples

Puff Pastry Caramel Apples

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 4 medium Rome or Granny Smith apples, peeled 1/2 cup caramel sauce 10 ounce package of Trader Joe’s puff pastry (or another brand of puff pastry may be substituted) Vanilla ice cream Heat the oven to 400º. Stir the cinnamon and sugar together… Read More »

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 4 medium Rome or Granny Smith apples, peeled 1/2 cup caramel sauce 10 ounce package of Trader Joe’s puff pastry (or another brand of puff pastry may be substituted) Vanilla ice cream Heat the oven to 400º. Stir the cinnamon and sugar together… Read More »