Skewered Kebabs Reinvented

Ingredients: 4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto, set aside 2-3 garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons of 1 …

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Good enough to loose your rind

It’s Melon season on our farm right now and we typically have them available August through October, weather dependent. We farm 4 acres of melons growing 7 different kinds including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon and canary melon.  Melons belong to the Cucurbits or Gourd …

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Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1 …

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Auber-genius

Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, is technically a berry, as it contains small edible seeds, although it is regarded as a vegetable in cooking. Eggplants are a member of the nightshade family which also include; peppers, tomatoes and potatoes. Eggplants are in season on our farm in the summer months of late July through September, …

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Here Today, Gone Tomato

The amazing tomato is our eating in season feature of the week. Botanically known as a fruit, culinary speaking we refer to tomatoes as vegetables. Tomatoes can be classified according to their harvest time or by their characteristic type. That means you may hear the term early, mid season or late being used in addition …

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Roasted Tomato Ricotta Tart

Ingredients: 1 sheet of Puff Pastry, defrosted 3-4 cups of yellow and red cherry/grape tomatoes cut in ½ or chopped plum tomato or a mix of both 2-3 T olive oil 2 cloves of garlic chopped or sliced 2 T fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 t chopped fresh oregano 1 T parmesan cheese 1 ½ …

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Behind the Scenes

We love featuring the wonderful team working for us on our farm. This week’s highlight features Maria & Sindy, the dynamic duo in our food service division. Maria has worked all different facets of our farm learning all the way. She worked our tailgate markets where she helped guests shop for our delicious produce before …

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Hap-pea-ness

Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and …

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Garlic Scape Season

You may have heard about garlic scapes and their alluring flavor and uncommonly unique taste. Garlic scapes are a vegetable, an aromatic, and also an herb all in one. They are the tender stem and flower buds of a garlic plant and grow straight up from a garlic bulb and then curl a bit by …

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Geek over Leeks

Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and …

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Asparagus Pita Pizza

Ingredients: 8-10 cherry tomatoes or a chopped small to medium tomato Olive oil 3-4 shaved spears of asparagus 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped Fresh basil leaves, cleaned and torn 1 whole wheat or whole grain pita 2-3 slices provolone cheese 2 T shredded mozzarella Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. Cut the cherry tomatoes …

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spear some asparagus

Asparagus is a nutrient-dense perennial vegetable and a member of the lily family. It is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure not miss the chance to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We …

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