Cozy Winter Recipes & Foods in the Market

When the temperatures drop, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Winter calls for hearty ingredients, rich flavors, and meals that bring comfort with every bite, and our farm market is filled with just what you need to make them. Start with Soup Season Favorites There’s nothing like a steaming bowl of homemade soup …

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Green Bean Soup

Green Bean Soup

Ingredients: 2 lbs green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil1 medium onion, diced2 ribs celery, sliced4 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 Tbsp sweet paprika3 yellow potatoes, peeled and diced3 carrots, peeled and diced2 plum tomatoes, diced4 cups vegetable broth¼ cup fresh dill, chopped¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly choppedKosher salt and black …

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Blistered Green Bean Salad

Blistered Green Bean Salad

Ingredients:½–¾ lb. green beans, trimmed, washed and dried2–3 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper, to tasteSliced olives, red onion, and chopped tomatoSplash of balsamic vinegarJuice from a lemon wedge Instructions:1.Heat oil in a cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.2.Add green beans in a single layer (in batches if needed).Cook for 1–2 minutes without stirring, until …

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Italian Flat Beans

This recipe will work for all varieties of beans 1/2 lb. Italian green beans, washed trimmed and cut in half or thirds 1/2 large tomato chopped or 3/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 3 cloves of garlic minced 1/3 c chopped onion Olive oil Salt to taste Leaves from 2 stems of oregano, chopped About 10 …

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Green Beans with Pasta & Pesto

Ingredients: Alstede Fresh Green beans, approximately 1lb. 1/3 -1/2 cup pesto or more, to taste 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta or shape of your choice 1-2 T butter Parmesan Cheese Kosher Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Clean and trim the beans. Steam the green beans to bright green, crisp tender. Prepare pasta in salted …

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Spilling the Beans

French horticultural beans are a small but mighty crop on our farm and we’re spilling the beans to let everyone know about their greatness. They are small in that we only farm less than an acre of these beans, mighty, as these beans allow one to eat well year round! Eating healthy and in season …

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Potatoes and Green Beans

Ingredients: 4 Alstede Farms red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 Alstede Farms yellow or white onion, chopped 1/2 bell pepper, diced 4 cloves of Alstede Fresh garlic, minced 3/4-1 lb. Alstede Farms green beans, cut in 1/2 2-3 T Olive oil, or more as needed 1/2-3/4 cup vegetable stock Red pepper flakes Kosher Salt and …

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Green Bean Pasta Skillet

1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 large cloves garlic, minced 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and halved 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat penne pasta 3 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or milk/cream of choice) zest of 1 large lemon …

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Green Beans, Corn, and Carrot Salad

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more as needed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh chives Black pepper, as needed 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed 2 2/3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from about 4 corn cobs) 1/2 pound carrot, peeled …

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Green Bean Gremolata

1 lb. tender green beans 2 t garlic (2 cloves) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons) 3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 1/2 tablespoons good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper An explosion of flavor using your share green …

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Pickled Green Beans with Dill

Basic Pickling Mix 8 ounces white wine vinegar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, washed and chopped 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 2 pounds green beans, fresh, washed and ends trimmed 1-2 …

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Shrimp Salad with Potatoes and Green Beans

1 lemon wedge plus 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 4 green onions, white and light green portions finely chopped, trimmings reserved 3 Tbs. minced fresh dill, stems reserved 3/4 lb. boiling potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 lb. green beans cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 tsp. whole-grain Dijon mustard 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil …

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