Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

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Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Mema’s “Irish” Chili Relleno Casserole

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat: Beef, Turkey, Bison or Venison (substitute frozen meat alternative if desired) 4 -6 fresh Poblano peppers, diced 2 medium onions, diced 1 cup brown or white rice (simmer to yield about 3 cups) 1- 15 oz. can Black beans (rinsed) Fresh homegrown tomatoes from our farm, chopped 4 to 6… Read More »

Radish Top Soup

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Radish Top Soup

Radish Top Soup

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into medium to large chunks 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 T butter 1 T olive oil 3 Cups, stemmed cleaned radish greens, 2 bunches 3 Cups vegetable stock, or a more as needed Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 – 1/3 c… Read More »

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

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French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup with Salisbury Steak

French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

French Onion Soup To prepare French Onion Soup: 2 T butter and 2 T olive oil 3-4 onions thinly sliced 1 t white sugar (optional) 3/4 t salt, pinch of thyme 3 T dry white wine 1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T brandy (optional) 3- 3 1/2 C beef stock, vegetable stock for vegetarian… Read More »

French Mushroom Bourguignon

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French Mushroom Bourguignon

French Mushroom Bourguignon

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

3-4 slices of bacon, cut into 1” pieces 2-3 T olive oil, divided as needed 6-8 oz. sliced, white mushrooms or ½ white and ½ Baby Bella 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 carrots, sliced 1 – 1 1/2 c whole onions 2 T Cognac 3/4 c red wine 1/2 cup fired… Read More »

Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

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Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

Caramelized Onion Quiche by Alstede Farms

Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 TBSP. olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp. of salt and pepper or to taste 1 cup crumbled of shredded cheese of choice (we prefer gorgonzola) 1/2 cup cooked bacon or pancetta 4 large farm fresh eggs 1 cup heavy cream or may… Read More »

Ingredients: 2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1-2 TBSP. olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar (optional) 1 tsp. of salt and pepper or to taste 1 cup crumbled of shredded cheese of choice (we prefer gorgonzola) 1/2 cup cooked bacon or pancetta 4 large farm fresh eggs 1 cup heavy cream or may… Read More »

Turnip and Kale Gratin

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Turnip and Kale Gratin

Turnip and Kale Gratin

2 Cups of Heavy Cream – Low-fat milk can be used as alternative 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 TSP of Fresh Thyme 1 TSP Fresh Rosemary 1 Cup of Grated Fontina or Gruyere Cheese 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 TSP Kosher Salt 1/2 TSP Pepper 1 TBS Unsalted Butter 2 Large Onions –… Read More »

2 Cups of Heavy Cream – Low-fat milk can be used as alternative 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 TSP of Fresh Thyme 1 TSP Fresh Rosemary 1 Cup of Grated Fontina or Gruyere Cheese 1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 TSP Kosher Salt 1/2 TSP Pepper 1 TBS Unsalted Butter 2 Large Onions –… Read More »

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

Sausage and Pepper Pasta Pepper Pasta

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

lb. Penne Pasta 6-8 links of hot or sweet Italian Sausage 2 large sweet bell peppers mixture of 8-10 hot peppers or a mix both 1 large yellow onion 6 cloves of garlic sliced 5 chopped medium to large tomatoes saving the juice 1-28 oz Can diced or crushed tomatoes (optional)* Chopped fresh herbs Basil… Read More »

Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

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Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes

1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil 1 large potato, peeled & cubed (about the size of hash browns) 1 lb. Brussels sprouts 1 bay leaf 1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch 1-inch strips 1⁄4 cup chicken or vegetable stock salt and pepper chopped parsley (for garnish)… Read More »

1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter or 1 T butter and 1 T olive oil 1 large potato, peeled & cubed (about the size of hash browns) 1 lb. Brussels sprouts 1 bay leaf 1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch 1-inch strips 1⁄4 cup chicken or vegetable stock salt and pepper chopped parsley (for garnish)… Read More »

Roasted Carrot Soup

Roasted Carrot Soup

Roasted Carrot Soup

Roasted Carrot Soup

1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 shallot minced 1/2 medium onion, diced (to yield about 3/4 cup) 1 large rib celery, diced (to yield about 1/2 cup) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger (from about 1/2-inch piece, peeled) 2 cups homemade or low-salt vegetable… Read More »

1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 shallot minced 1/2 medium onion, diced (to yield about 3/4 cup) 1 large rib celery, diced (to yield about 1/2 cup) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger (from about 1/2-inch piece, peeled) 2 cups homemade or low-salt vegetable… Read More »

Creamy Spring Couscous with Garlic Scape Pesto and Broccoli

Creamy Spring Couscous with Garlic Scape Pesto and Broccoli

Creamy Spring Couscous with Garlic Scape Pesto and Broccoli

Creamy Spring Couscous with Garlic Scape Pesto and Broccoli

2 Garlic Scapes Roughly Chopped 3 green onions roughly chopped 1/4 c chopped walnuts 1/4  c olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 T Olive Oil 1 Shallot finely diced Salt and pepper and crushed Red Pepper to taste 1 bunch broccoli roughly chopped 2 Cups Israeli Couscous 1/4 c white wine 3 cups… Read More »

2 Garlic Scapes Roughly Chopped 3 green onions roughly chopped 1/4 c chopped walnuts 1/4  c olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 T Olive Oil 1 Shallot finely diced Salt and pepper and crushed Red Pepper to taste 1 bunch broccoli roughly chopped 2 Cups Israeli Couscous 1/4 c white wine 3 cups… Read More »

Pepper and Tomato Bruschetta

Pepper and Tomato Bruschetta

Pepper and Tomato Bruschetta

Pepper and Tomato Bruschetta

1 1/2 cups tomatoes (3-4) seeded and diced 1 cup orange, red, or yellow pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced or put through a press 1/3 cup basil, chopped 1/3 cup feta 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of olive oil for the toasts… Read More »

1 1/2 cups tomatoes (3-4) seeded and diced 1 cup orange, red, or yellow pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced or put through a press 1/3 cup basil, chopped 1/3 cup feta 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp to 1 tbsp of olive oil for the toasts… Read More »

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

Basil and Potato Latkes

2 pounds potatoes 1 medium onions 4 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup basil, fresh leaves, packed * 1 large egg yolk 2 large egg whites ½ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Peel… Read More »

2 pounds potatoes 1 medium onions 4 cloves garlic minced ¾ cup basil, fresh leaves, packed * 1 large egg yolk 2 large egg whites ½ cup Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Peel… Read More »