CSA
Recipes
Fennel and radicchio salad
The distinctive and contrasting flavors of fennel and radicchio need only the lightest of dressings.
Arugula lover's pesto
Makes 4 servingsThis is great as a base for homemade pizza, or a calzone stuffing. 1 cup chopped arugula &n
Turkish Salad
Mix mildly bitter greens or parsley with savory leaves and chopped scallions. Dressing:1/2 tsp pomegranate molasses, 1/4 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tbs olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice. Top with tomato cubes.
Sweet & Sour Vinaigrette
From Recipes from the Heart Cookbook · ¼ cup sugar· ¼ cup vegetable oil· 2 tablespoons apple cider vi
Greens with Hot Garlic Dressing
Heat 1/3 c. olive oil and 4 minced cloves garlic in a small saucepan over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in ¼ c. cider vinegar and immediately pour over 1 ½ lbs. greens. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Serve right a
Whole Wood-Roasted Beets
Serves 6
18 small summer beets (roughly the size of golf balls)
1 bunch fresh thyme
4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
6 T extra virgin olive oil
3 T vinegar (balsamic or herb wine vinegar)
Juice of 1 lemon
Course sea salt
1 T fresh
Beet Risotto
Beet Risotto1 small onion, diced3 medium beets with greens3 C boiling water4 T butter1 C long-grain rice1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan1 T horseradish1. Trim beet leaves and wash in cool water. Cut greens and stems into 1/2-inch wide slices. Peel and d
Beet & Goat Cheese "Caviar"
It sounds fancy but this delicious spread is simple to prepare and it’s our favorite way to enjoy summer’s first tender beets.
Baked Beet-and-Carrot Burgers with Brown Rice, Sunflower Seeds, and Cheddar Cheese
If you like veggie burgers, you’ll love this recipe. Sweet beets and carrots give luscious flavor to these baked patties—together with pungent onion, snappy Cheddar cheese, and lots of toasty nuts and seeds. Great on wheat buns with mayo!
Arugula with Gorgonzola, Beets & Sweet Walnuts
Cook beets until tender, slip off the skins and slice. Toss with the 1 T olive oil, 1 T wine or herbed vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Mix 1 c.chopped walnuts well with ¼ c. corn syrup and ¼ c brown sugar. Spread on cookie sheet and b
Garden Patch Lasagna
In a large saucepan combine 4 c. chopped red tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano (2 tsp fresh), 1 bay leaf, 2 tbs chopped basil, 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer 15 min. and set aside. Saute in 3 tbs. olive oil: 1 chopped medium onion, 1 carr
Spring Salad with Caper Dressing
1 head green or red lettuce
1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh herbs (oregano, basil, thyme, chives...)
1/4 # mesclun
Dressing: Puree 1/2 c. olive oil, 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, 1/8 tsp. fresh bl
Zucchini Spaghetti
Makes 2 servingsNoodles:1 zucchini, made into noodles with a spiral slicer (for spaghetti), a vegetable peeler (for fettuccine), or a mandolin (for lasagna). Raw Marinara Sauce:1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked for 20 m
Summer Roasted Veggies
- from Simply in Season · 8-10 c. chopped fresh veggies (potatoes, eggplant, peppers, onions, summer squash, etc.) cut in small cubes if hard like potatoes and larger cube
Tomato Basil Fritatta
Heat 10" skillet (w/ tight fitting lid). Add 3 Tbs. olive oil & coat pan. Add 6 eggs, well beaten with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 lb. chopped tomatoes, then 20 chopped basil leaves then 4 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover tightly and coo
Lemon Basil Vermicelli
Cook 12 oz. Vermicelli pasta; drain. Toss vermicelli with 1 c. chopped scallions, 1 tbs. Minced hot pepper (if desired—Hungarian wax or other), 1 c. chopped lemon basil, ½ tsp. Ground black pepper, 3 tbs. Lemon juice, 2 tbs soy sauce. In wok or l
Pasta with Kale, Tomatoes and Chevre
Provided by Lee & Colleen, Village Acres' CSA Members.
1 bunch of kale or chard, chopped
2 cloves of garlic (or garlic scapes), minced
6 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
One 28 oz can Italian peeled tomatoes
4 oz chevre, cut into s
Fresh Basil Pesto
Prep: 30 min. Total: 30 min. Yields: 1 ¾ cups Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts (we actually prefer walnuts) or pine nuts 8 cups (4 ounces) lightly packed fresh basil leaves 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 2/3 cup extra-vir
Chard Pesto
Chard Pesto3 cups swiss chard3/4 cup fresh basil2-3 cloves garlic1/2 cup olive oil1 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/2 cup walnutsIn a food processor or blender, miix together swiss chard, basil, garlic, olive oil, feta cheese and walnuts until wello blend
Bruschetta
Chop, dice, or slice thinly tomatoes-red or yellow. Add minced onion (or chives), chopped roasted red peppers, and chopped fresh basil leaves. Toss with lemon juice, wine or balsamic vinegar. Salt to taste and allow to marinate 1 hour. Slice any
Basil Cubes (to preserve fresh basil)
Thought I'd let you know this hint for basil. It won't taste like fresh, but if you use it in cooked recipes (like spaghetti sauce), it works. Finely chop the fresh basil and put in blender. Add just enough olive oil (doesn't take much) to make a
Seared steak salad with edamame and cilantro
Makes 2 servingsI leave out the bell peppers since they're not in season with the rest of these spring goodies. Mix in whatever you have around. 8 ounces top beef round steaks, 3/4-inch thick, trimmed of fat
Farmers' Market Greens with Shiitake-Ginger Sauce
An easy and yummy way to use those greens you don't know what to do with.