Yearly Archives: 2019



INGREDIENTS 1 acorn squash, halved and seeds scooped out 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided […]

APPLE WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH


FINAL WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS pie pumpkin kale ginger sweet potatoes acorn squash apples onions dill THIS WEEK’S RECIPES (please click on the highlighted link to view the full recipe) *Projected […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #22


Ingredients: 2 lb. potatoes, peeled and halved 1 Tbs. salt, plus more, to taste 3⁄4 cup half-and-half 2 1⁄2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Tbs. finely grated fresh ginger Freshly ground […]

Ginger Mashed Potatoes



Ingredients 4 strips bacon 8 bunch green onions 4 green tomatoes, peeled and chopped Optional: 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed, minced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 cups chicken stock (unsalted or […]

Green Tomato Rice With Bacon


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS green tomatoes bell peppers rosemary spaghetti squash ginger watermelon radishes onions pears yellow squash potatoes garlic THIS WEEK’S RECIPES (please click on the highlighted text to […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #21


Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium or 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup vegetable stock or broth […]

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Hash


Ingredients 3/4 cup lemon balm leaves firmly packed 1/2 cup pine nuts 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 TB lemon juice 1 tsp fresh chives salt and pepper to taste Instructions Place all ingredients in a food processor […]

Lemon Balm Pesto



THIS WEEK’S CONTENTS sweet potatoes onions cucumbers zucchini apples butternut squash mustard greens poblano peppers lemon balm concord grapes THIS WEEK’S RECIPES *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this is […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #20


Ingredients 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard Dash […]

Broccoli Squash Bake


INGREDIENTS 5 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 leeks, cleaned, halved lengthwise and roughly chopped 1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 pinch each, salt & white pepper, or as needed 1 carrot, roughly chopped […]

Roasted Acorn and Turnip Soup


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS acorn squash eggplant thyme rosemary bartlett pears yellow squash colored bell peppers green beans cabbage broccoli turnips lettuce   *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #19



INGREDIENTS 1  red onion 2  tablespoons  oil 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar 2  medium potatoes 2  tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1  teaspoon garlic, finely chopped 1  head bok choy 1  teaspoon sea salt DIRECTIONS Peel and chop onion. Cut off only the root end […]

BOK CHOY, POTATO AND ONION


2-3 zucchini 1 teaspoon salt juice of 1 lemon freshly ground black pepper, to serve For the dressing large handful (approximately 15 g/½ oz) of parsley 1 small garlic clove, […]

Zucchini Ribbons In Lemon & Oregano Dressing


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS potatoes tomatoes zucchini green beans apples bok choy cucumbers hungarian hot wax peppers oregano *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this is simply a projected list […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #18


INGREDIENTS 1 extra large or 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 garlic clove, finely grated ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet marjoram 1½ […]

Sweet Potatoes with Herb Oil and Goat Cheese



Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash avocado oil, olive or coconut oil spray 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 fresh cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. lean ground turkey 20 oz. diced […]

Bolognese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS sweet marjoram leaf lettuce poblano peppers tomatoes cucumbers sweet potatoes apples spaghetti squash yellow squash golden wax beans dragon tongue beans HIGHLIGHTED RECIPES *Projected Cooler Contents* […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #17


Ingredients 1.5 pounds potatoes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon grill seasoning 2 teaspoons sweet paprika Directions Preheat […]

Oven Home Fries with Peppers and Onions


Ingredients:8 to 10 ounces Roma beans, washed and dried2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon red chili flakes1/2 teaspoon salt3 large, crushed cloves of garlic Directions:Snip off ends of beans. Place in […]

Braised Roma Beans



THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS bell peppers acorn squash roma snap beans candy onions easter egg radishes okra summer squash rosemary lemon basil asian greens potatoes THIS WEEK’S RECIPES *Projected Cooler […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #16


Ingredients 1 small ripe cantaloupe, rind removed and chopped 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 6 cups water, divided 3 tablespoons sugar, agave, honey or maple syrup (use your sweetener […]

Cantaloupe Lime Jalapeno Agua Fresca


Ingredients: 2 cucumbers (peeled, cut half lengthwise and sliced into half moons) 1/4 cup heavy cream (don’t substitute milk or 1/2 and /12… will curdle from the lemon juice) yogurt […]

Cucumbers with Cream and Tarragon


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS tomatoes homemade pico de gallo cucumbers sugar cube cantaloupe zucchini jalapenos candy onions garlic jonathan apples butternut squash tarragon thyme HIGHLIGHTED RECIPES (please click on the […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #15



Ingredients 3 banana peppers, divided 7 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed […]

Green Beans in Banana Pepper Butter


1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 cups water Sauce: 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups marinara 1 cup beef broth 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 […]

Absolute Best Stuffed Bell Peppers


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS eggplant colored bell peppers banana peppers spaghetti squash cantaloupe zestar apples red potatoes green beans onions sweet basil tomatoes THIS WEEK’S RECIPES *Projected Cooler Contents* (please […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #14


Ingredients 1 C finely chopped watermelon 1 peach, finely chopped 1/4 C finely chopped red onion 1 vine tomato, finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeño 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro leaves […]

Watermelon Peach Salsa



Ingredients 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 seeded and diced jalapeno pepper, optional 2 tablespoons minced […]

Zucchini Pico de Gallo


This week it’s all about salsa! It’s just so quick and easy, but yet packs a ton of flavor. It has made it into the “must eat column” here at […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #13


Ingredients 3 Redfree apples 1/2 C crushed graham crackers*, pulverized into crumbs 1/4 C whole wheat flour (may substitute white flour, almond flour, or oat flour ) 1 pinch of […]

Cinnamon Apple “Fries”


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS yellow watermelon dragon tongue beans lemon basil bell peppers tomatoes redfree apples okra garlic cucumbers red potatoes onions *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this is […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #12



Ingredients 2 patty pan squash 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (14.5 oz) can petite […]

Italian Stuffed Patty Pan Squash


INGREDIENTS 6 jalapeno peppers 1 – 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened 1 cup cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 slices bacon (do not use thick cut) can be omitted for […]

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS sugar cube cantaloupe eggplant cherry and/or grape tomatoes rosemary peaches slicing tomatoes patty pan summer squash cucumbers onions grande jalapenos tomatillos SPOTLIGHTED RECIPES *Projected Cooler Contents* […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #11


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS slicing tomatoes white potatoes basil bell peppers cherry and grape tomatoes blackberries cucumbers beets cantaloupe summer squash *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this is simply […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #10



Ingredients 6 fresh hungarian hot wax peppers 1 lb ground Italian sausage 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup tomato sauce 2 tbsp water Instructions Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare your peppers by cutting […]

Sausage Stuffed Hungarian Hot Wax Peppers


INGREDIENTS 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta 4 ounces orecchiette Kosher salt 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 cups 1x1x1/4″ pieces […]

Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata


THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS Blue Vates kale brad’s atomic grape tomatoes slicing tomatoes sweet corn cantaloupe candy onions hardneck garlic hungarian hot wax peppers thyme zucchini THIS WEEK’S RECIPES *Projected […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #9




THIS WEEK’S COOLER CONTENTS red potatoes cucumbers slicing tomatoes golden detroit beets goddess cantaloupe green bell peppers rosemary dill mint cherry and/or grape tomatoes *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #8


Ingredients 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal Two 8-ounce pieces of homemade or purchased Pizza Dough, recipe follows 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/3 cups, grated pasteurized mozzarella 1 large or […]

Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil



THIS WEEK’S COOLER INCLUDES: cherry and grape tomatoes rutabagas cabbage jalapenos slicing tomatoes onions hardneck garlic yellow summer squash newton basil onion chives blue vates kale *Projected Cooler Contents* (please […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #7



Ingredients Oven Method 1 pound red potatoes, cut into good sized chunks 1/2 cup best olive oil sea salt + fresh ground pepper to your taste fresh picked lemon balm leaves Instructions […]

Extra Special Potatoes with Lemon Balm


Ingredients 1 garlic clove 1 pound large shrimp (thawed if frozen; peeled and deveined) 4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 2 scallions 1 red bell pepper 2 dozen snow peas 3 […]

Crispy, Tasty, Stir-Fry Snow Peas and Shrimp


INGREDIENTS 8 oz. dry spaghetti 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, quartered 1 large or 2 medium leek(s), sliced thin (white and pale-green parts only) 3 […]

MUSHROOM AND LEEK TETRAZZINI


THIS WEEK’S COOLER INCLUDED: blueberries cucumbers tomatoes rosemary red potatoes napa cabbage cylindra beets cinnamon basil leeks graffiti (purple) cauliflower snow peas lemon balm SPOTLIGHTED RECIPES *Projected Cooler Contents* (please […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #6



6 slices bacon, chopped 1 large onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper […]

Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic


Ingredients 1/2 cup butter melted 2 garlic cloves minced 1 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 medium cauliflower head Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with […]

ROASTED GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER


This week’s cooler contents: cabbage cauliflower tomatoes fresh onions toscano kale Japanese turnips zucchini carrots with tops eggplant This week’s recipes. *Projected Cooler Contents* (please remember that this is simply […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #5


Ingredients 1 kohlrabi, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced zest from 1/2 lemon […]

Roasted Kohlrabi and Potatoes



Ingredients 1 3 – ounce package lemon-flavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream 2 cups Rosy Rhubarb Sauce (see recipe below) 1 recipe Baked Pastry Shell (see recipe below) Directions Dissolve gelatin […]

Rhubarb-Lemon Chiffon Pie


Week #4 Cooler Contents new potatoes rhubarb fennel green beans kohlrabi zucchini tomatoes broccoli oregano lettuce cucumbers You may notice some marks on the kohlrabi, lettuce, broccoli stems, fennel, and […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #4



INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), split […]

Linguine with Spicy Leek and Tomato Sauce



WEEK #3 COOLER CONTENTS strawberries chioggia beets Italian basil slicing tomatoes leeks zucchini sugar snap peas asparagus RECIPES FOR THE WEEK (click on the highlighted link to view the entire […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #3



Ingredients 1 cup white flour 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lavender flowers 8 tablespoons cold […]

Strawberries with Lavender Biscuits


Week #2 Cooler Contents strawberries bok choi broccoli lavender garlic scapes japanese turnips sugar snap peas cucumbers new potatoes red russian kale RECIPES OF THE WEEK (please click on the […]

2019 SBF CSA Week #2



Projected Cooler Items (subject to change): strawberries, spring onions, leaf lettuce, kale, asparagus, thyme, radishes

2019 SBF CSA Week #1


Ingredients (serves 4) 1 tablespoons plus two teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 pound boiled, chopped kale leaves […]

Kale with Tomato, Garlic, and Thyme Pasta



Ingredients 1 bunch radishes with greens 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice How to Make It Step […]

Roasted Radishes with Radish Greens