Beet and Arugula Salad

3 medium beets 1 bunch of arugula 1 T white wine vinegar ¼ c olive oil Peel beets and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. In a steamer set over boiling water steam beets until tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a bowl. Discard course stems from arugula. Wash arugula well and dry. In a bowl …

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Salad with Valerian, Tomatoes and Cheese

1 bunch Valerian leaves Cherry, Grape or Chopped Tomato Parmesan, Asiago or Romano Cheese Pignoli Nuts Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Salt Wash the leaves, dry in a single layer on paper towels. Remove all excess moisture. Toss with tomato. Coarsely grate cheese. Toss with oil, vinegar and salt. Plate the salad and sprinkle with Pignoli …

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Cilantro Chicken Salad

2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons slivered almonds 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaf 1/4-1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon pepper salt, if needed to taste In a large bowl, combine chopped cooked chicken, onion, celery, almonds …

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Fresh Salad Greens with Bacon-Shallot Vinaigrette

6-8 cups mixed salad greens 2 medium Shallots 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Pinch salt/pepper or to taste Olive oil /as needed 3 slices of bacon, chopped up Cook bacon on medium until browned, stirring occasionally. Cut and wash greens. Dry completely Remove bacon, but leave some bacon fat in the pan. …

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Green Bean Salad with Peppers and Cilantro

1 lb. green beans, trimmed and cleaned 1 c canned black beans rinsed 1/3 cup or more cilantro 1 cup chopped hot and sweet peppers 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 small onion thinly sliced Chopped tomato or cucumber, (optional) Dressing: 2 T lime juice 2 T apple cider vinegar 1 T honey or more …

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Preserve the Harvest: Taste Summer All Winter Long

There is something special about late August on the farm. The garden is full, the fields are overflowing, and everywhere you look there is something ready to be picked, eaten, shared, and preserved. As summer begins to wind down, we still have plenty of bountiful harvests ahead of us. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, sweet corn, …

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Quick-Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Peppers

This simple refrigerator pickle recipe works beautifully with Alstede Fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, jalapeños, and cherry bomb peppers. Use one vegetable on its own or combine them for a colorful, sweet-and-spicy pickle mix. Makes: About 1 quartPrep: 10 minutes | Pickling time: 24 hours Ingredients Directions Alstede Fresh Variations Cherry Tomatoes: Keep them whole for …

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Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch – Sunday 8/16/26 1:00 PM

☀️ Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch 🌽🍅 Savor the flavors of summer—fresh from our fields to your plate! Join us for the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch, a delicious farm-to-table celebration featuring the very best of New Jersey’s summer harvest. Gather with family and friends as you enjoy a vibrant buffet showcasing our sweet, golden …

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Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch – Sunday 8/16/26 12:30 PM

☀️ Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch 🌽🍅 Savor the flavors of summer—fresh from our fields to your plate! Join us for the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch, a delicious farm-to-table celebration featuring the very best of New Jersey’s summer harvest. Gather with family and friends as you enjoy a vibrant buffet showcasing our sweet, golden …

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Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch – Sunday 8/16/26 12:00 PM

☀️ Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch 🌽🍅 Savor the flavors of summer—fresh from our fields to your plate! Join us for the Alstede Fresh Sun-Kissed Summer Lunch, a delicious farm-to-table celebration featuring the very best of New Jersey’s summer harvest. Gather with family and friends as you enjoy a vibrant buffet showcasing our sweet, golden …

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Eat Well This Summer: Less Cooking, More Fresh Flavor

Summer is one of the easiest (and most delicious) times of year to eat well. Home gardens, farms, and farmers’ markets are overflowing with colorful fruits and vegetables, grills replace ovens, and simple meals become the stars of the season. Instead of spending hours in the kitchen, cook once and enjoy fresh, flavorful meals all …

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