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Questions and answers Freshly Inspired Community Supported Agriculture (csa) Your freshly inspired box will vary based on which delicacies are ripe and in season. In June, typical boxes will delight you with a variety of salad greens, strawberries, herbs, radishes, asparagus, rhubarb and more. In August, a typical freshly inspired box may contain tomatoes, corn, …

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Welcome to Alstede Farms Our farm is an ever-changing invitation to enjoy the best earth has to offer. Each season brings new fun for your family and new flavors to your table. And that’s why every visit to Alstede Farms is a discovery. Eat Seasonally with Alstede Fresh What’s in Season Now? Why should I …

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Turnip Noodles

1.5 cups cubed butternut squash 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts 1 large garlic clove, minced pinch of red pepper flakes 2 medium turnips, peeled, Blade C, noodles trimmed 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the butternut squash on …

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Creamy, Dreamy, Veggie Soup

This recipe is from CSA member Stacie Rose Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot. Sauté yellow squash and zucchini with spring onions and fresh herbs chives, rosemary, and oregano.  Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are soft, allow to cool and transfer the vegetables to a blender and add a …

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Eggplant and Sausage Lasagna

Many thanks to CSA member Colleen Prasser who is sharing this recipe! 2 eggplants, sliced lengthwise into ¼” slices * 2 tbsp. salt 2 tbsp. olive oil For the sauce: 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp garlic powder 1 …

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Leek Fritters

2 pounds leeks, pale green and white parts only (or use 1 pound leeks and 1 pound cooked vegetables like carrots, potatoes, summer squash, beets, zucchini) Salt 2 scallions, trimmed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne 1 egg Vegetable oil, for frying …

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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 …

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Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Wrap

This recipe works well with zucchini or summer squash.  If you have some eggplant that will also work well.  Use spinach or arugula or any lettuce you have.  Chop in some fresh tomato and use mint as suggested or some of the basil we have been getting in shares or if you have prepared pesto …

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Cheesy Zucchini Crisps

Zucchini/summer squash will be in shares this week in different colors and shapes.  They are really all the same in taste, storage, & method of preparation.  Try to use the zucchini within 4-5 days.  Keep it wrapped in the refrigerator.  Be sure to check the recipe index for ideas from past seasons 1/3 cup cornflake …

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Buttermilk Pumpkin Waffles with Apples and Apple Cider Syrup

Apples and Syrup 9 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons honey 7 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 6 tart cooking apples, peeled cored and sliced 1/4 in. thick 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups unfiltered apple cider Waffles 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking …

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Zucchini Casserole

2 -2  ½ lbs zucchini, ½ cup plain raw white rice, 1 cup minced onion, 3-4tbs olive oil, 2 large cloves garlic mashed or minced, 2 tbs flour, 2 ½  cups warm liquid(zucchini juice, plus milk heated in a pan just watch so it doesn’t curdle), 2/3 cups grated parmesan cheese plus 2 tbs for …

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Grilled Ratatouille

2 zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 yellow squash, cut into quarters lengthwise 2 Japanese eggplant, halved lengthwise 2 red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 yellow bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and quartered 2 red onions, quartered 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 …

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