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Roasted Root Vegetables

Alstede Fresh Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables

Roasted Root Vegetables

Use the root veggies that you have on hand. 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 beet, peeled, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunks 2 turnips peeled and sliced. Cut into thick slices or chunks 1 bunch radishes, halved 2 potatoes or sweet potato, cubed… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Roasted Root Vegetables

Use the root veggies that you have on hand. 3 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper 1 beet, peeled, sliced 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 parsnips peeled and cut into chunks 2 turnips peeled and sliced. Cut into thick slices or chunks 1 bunch radishes, halved 2 potatoes or sweet potato, cubed… Read More »

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Alstede Fresh Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 small to medium russet potatoes 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 1/2 large onion cut into chunks 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2-3 T Olive oil Kosher salt (optional) 3-4 c vegetable broth ( some lower salt) Cream or Sour cream (optional) Chopped… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 small to medium russet potatoes 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 1/2 large onion cut into chunks 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2-3 T Olive oil Kosher salt (optional) 3-4 c vegetable broth ( some lower salt) Cream or Sour cream (optional) Chopped… 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 »

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Rutabaga Three Ways

Roasted Rutabaga 1 medium or 2 small rutabaga 1-2 T butter and olive oil salt and pepper Wash and peel the rutabaga. Cut into a small dice. Preheat the oven to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Melt the butter into the heated oil over medium heat. Add the rutabaga and sauté… Read More »

Rutabaga Three Ways

Roasted Rutabaga 1 medium or 2 small rutabaga 1-2 T butter and olive oil salt and pepper Wash and peel the rutabaga. Cut into a small dice. Preheat the oven to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Melt the butter into the heated oil over medium heat. Add the rutabaga and sauté… Read More »

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Alstede Fresh Kohlrabi Slaw

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Asian Kohlrabi Slaw

Alstede Farms Asian Kohlrabi Slaw Ingredients: 1 medium to large Alstede Farms kohlrabi, washed & peeled 1 small to medium carrot, peeled 2-3 scallions, root removed, thinly sliced white to medium green 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced 2-3 T parsley or cilantro minced 2 t sesame oil 1 T Alstede Farms honey 2 t rice… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Kohlrabi Slaw

Alstede Farms Asian Kohlrabi Slaw Ingredients: 1 medium to large Alstede Farms kohlrabi, washed & peeled 1 small to medium carrot, peeled 2-3 scallions, root removed, thinly sliced white to medium green 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced 2-3 T parsley or cilantro minced 2 t sesame oil 1 T Alstede Farms honey 2 t rice… Read More »

Roasted Leeks and Carrots

Roasted Leeks and Carrots

Roasted Leeks and Carrots

Roasted Leeks and Carrots

5 Carrots peeled and sliced into coins or julienne strips 2-3 leeks sliced and washed (white and light green only) 3 T olive oil 2 t fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper to taste Prepare the carrots and place into a medium bowl. Discard the root end of the leek. Wash the leek slices in… Read More »

5 Carrots peeled and sliced into coins or julienne strips 2-3 leeks sliced and washed (white and light green only) 3 T olive oil 2 t fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper to taste Prepare the carrots and place into a medium bowl. Discard the root end of the leek. Wash the leek slices in… Read More »

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

How To Make Vegetable Stock

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 to 2 onions 2 to 3 carrots 3 to 4 celery stalks 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1 small bunch parsley 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns Optional Extras: leeks (especially the green parts), fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms, mushroom stems, parsnips Equipment Sharp knife Stock pot Strainer Cheesecloth or coffee filters (for… Read More »

Bok Choy, Potato and Onion Side Dish

Bok Choy, Potato and Onion Side Dish

Bok Choy, Potato and Onion Side Dish

Bok Choy, Potato and Onion Side Dish

1 red onion 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1 head Bok choy  1 teaspoon flaked sea salt Peel and chop onion. Cut off only the root end off of the Bok choy, then separate the leaves, and wash thoroughly,… Read More »

1 red onion 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1 head Bok choy  1 teaspoon flaked sea salt Peel and chop onion. Cut off only the root end off of the Bok choy, then separate the leaves, and wash thoroughly,… Read More »

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Pepper Steak Stir Fry

Serves 4 As with most stir-fry recipes, pepper steak is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious main dish that needs only rice as a side dish for a complete meal. See the Chinese-style rice in the similar and related recipes links. I like to use both red and green peppers, but you can use one… Read More »

Serves 4 As with most stir-fry recipes, pepper steak is a quick, easy, healthy and delicious main dish that needs only rice as a side dish for a complete meal. See the Chinese-style rice in the similar and related recipes links. I like to use both red and green peppers, but you can use one… Read More »

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

Vegetable Stock Recipe

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

1 tbsp. olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large onions, chopped 3 ribs celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 8 c. water frozen vegetable scraps (2-3 cups is a good amount) 2 bay leaves a few sprigs of parsley and thyme salt and pepper to taste (omit these if you’re making stock) Heat olive oil… Read More »

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Carrot Top Recipes

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Carrot Top Recipes

Some questions that we had this week: One of our members wrote asking for ways to incorporate carrot tops here are some recipes for carrots and carrot greens: Carrots, like radishes and beets will store best with the tops removed. Be sure that the Carrots are dry and store in a plastic bag. The carrots… Read More »

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

Kohlrabi Information

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »

For the first time this year you may have kohlrabi in your shares.  Kohlrabi is a German word that means cabbage, turnip. Kohlrabi is actually related to Cabbage and broccoli. This vegetable is not a turnip and it is not a root vegetable. Many have been known to call this a “sputnik vegetable” Kohlrabi is… Read More »