It’s the week after Easter, the kids enjoyed dying eggs and now there are plenty of leftover eggs in the refrigerator and you might be asking “What can I do with all these hard cooked eggs?” Our culinary and educational specialist, Miss Jenn, has some helpful ideas and suggestions for you to reuse your eggs …
Passover or Easter can be a traditional time for eating this delicious Jewish, and some say German, inspired baked casserole. Culinary Specialists say Kugel is basically a baked casserole that begins with a starch then with the addition of some eggs and fat turns into a yummy dish. Typically the starch is potato based for …
It’s mid March here in Morris County, New Jersey and warmer temperatures are on the horizon which means it’s time to start thinking about your home garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a newly emerging one, it’s always a good idea to start your Spring planting with a little know-how and we’re here to …
Onions are an aromatic root vegetable belonging to the genus Allium and are related to chives, shallots, leeks and garlic. These root vegetables are in season this time of year and are provided just in time by nature to help keep us healthy. Onions contain antioxidants and natural sulfuric compounds that health experts say may …
Prepare Pizza Dough: 2 C Bread Flour 1 C All-Purpose Flour 1/4 t Salt, 1/2 T Sugar 1 packet or 2- 1/4 t dry yeast 1 C Cold Water 2 T Olive Oil (divided) Measure bread flour and all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse the processor a …
This week’s exciting eating in season highlight features the versatile and delicious root vegetable. Root vegetables are low in calories, high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are very nourishing, as you would expect. High in fiber and slow burning carbs, root veggies which may help boost gut health. Growing underground, root vegetables soak up …
We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of …
New Year’s Eve is rapidly approaching and we want to help you ring in the new year in a healthy and delicious way! Reinvent your NYE appetizers to include kale, which is now in season. Kale will provide a nutritious boost to your appetizers and help you eat healthy in the new year. Try a …
As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need …
Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry …
Ingredients: 3 c. cooked Alstede Fresh French Horticulture Beans (aka Cranberry Beans) 3/4 c. cooking liquid 1/4 c. dry white wine extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot finely chopped 1 medium onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 3-4 leaves chopped fresh sage 1 1/2 c. chopped, kale, spinach, arugula 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped or canned, diced …
Ingredients: 1 cup of leftover mashed potatoes 1 c Mushrooms, sliced 1/2 Onion, chopped 1/2 – 3/4 c sliced celery sauteed in a little butter & oil 2-3 T Butter -divided 2-3 T Olive oil-divided 1 T Cornstarch 1 1/2 c Turkey Broth 2-3 T sour cream 3/4 c leftover cooked carrots sliced or 2 …
