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Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

Herb Preservation

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

To oven dry fresh herbs Pull the best leaves from their stems. Wash them, and then dry.  Lay one layer of paper towels on a shallow baking sheet.   Place the herb leaves on the paper towel in a single layer and avoid overlapping. Cover them with another paper towel and add another layer. Continue to layer… Read More »

Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce

Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce

Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce

Beets with Garlic-Walnut Sauce

Many thanks to Anne Percoco for sharing this recipe. We may not have beets this week in our shares, we will however see them again so keep this recipe in a safe place. 2 pounds red beets, about 4 large, trimmed of greens 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts 2… Read More »

Many thanks to Anne Percoco for sharing this recipe. We may not have beets this week in our shares, we will however see them again so keep this recipe in a safe place. 2 pounds red beets, about 4 large, trimmed of greens 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup walnuts 2… 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 »

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Icing: 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Icing: 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4… Read More »

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Green Bean Walnut Pate

Once again we send out thanks to Jinnie McDonnell for sending in some of her favorite recipes this season. She has been making and freezing the pate for later in the season.  Great to hear from another CSA member! Ingredients: 1# green beans 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or any fresh herb you… Read More »

Once again we send out thanks to Jinnie McDonnell for sending in some of her favorite recipes this season. She has been making and freezing the pate for later in the season.  Great to hear from another CSA member! Ingredients: 1# green beans 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, or any fresh herb you… Read More »

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Blueberry Walnut Salad

Blueberry Walnut Salad 6-8 cups of mixed greens 1 pint fresh blueberries 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve. Top with some grilled or roasted chicken… Read More »

Blueberry Walnut Salad 6-8 cups of mixed greens 1 pint fresh blueberries 1/2 cup toasted walnuts 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve. Top with some grilled or roasted chicken… Read More »

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

Apple Pecan Cake

1 ½ medium apples peeled, cored and Cut into ½ “ dice 1 c sugar Mix together: Add ¼ c of melted butter ¼ c vegetable oil 1 beaten egg Blend well Measure into a separate bowl: 1 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice ½ t salt Preheat… Read More »

1 ½ medium apples peeled, cored and Cut into ½ “ dice 1 c sugar Mix together: Add ¼ c of melted butter ¼ c vegetable oil 1 beaten egg Blend well Measure into a separate bowl: 1 1/4 c flour 1 t baking soda 1 t cinnamon 1 t allspice ½ t salt Preheat… Read More »

Basil Pesto

Herbs Basil Green

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Herbs Basil Green

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts chopped 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food… Read More »

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Berry Walnut Salad

Large bowl of mixed salad greens 1 pint fresh blueberries, raspberries and or strawberries 1/2 cup walnut pieces  (toasted) 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese   In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve.   Raspberry Vinaigrette… Read More »

Large bowl of mixed salad greens 1 pint fresh blueberries, raspberries and or strawberries 1/2 cup walnut pieces  (toasted) 1/2 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese   In a large bowl, toss the salad greens with the blueberries, walnuts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Top with feta cheese to serve.   Raspberry Vinaigrette… Read More »

Simple Beet Salad with Onions

Simple Beet Salad with Onions

Simple Beet Salad with Onions

Simple Beet Salad with Onions

Grate scrubbed beets or cut into julienne strips; Toss with chopped green onions and a vinaigrette (homemade or purchased). Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts. and a little cheese such as crumbled blue or feta. Serve alone or over a bed of greens.

Grate scrubbed beets or cut into julienne strips; Toss with chopped green onions and a vinaigrette (homemade or purchased). Add toasted pine nuts or walnuts. and a little cheese such as crumbled blue or feta. Serve alone or over a bed of greens.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »