Category Archives: Recipes

Who eats better??

A yummy note from CSA Member Elissa… Heirloom tomato soup with onions and garlic (and veggie stock from season’s extras), sauteed corn and sweet potato greens. Who eats  better than your CSA members??

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Quick summer salads and sandwiches by Ilene

I’m a busy farmer and mom, I don’t spend a ton of time preparing dishes. I spent today harvesting onions and then needed a potluck dish to go. I spent five minutes and chopped a cabbage, some parsley, some green … Continue reading

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Death by Garlic

This is a great time to indulge in great garlic, when its available fresh and local. Garlic has so many healthy properties, don’t buy irradiated garlic! Get the vibrant stuff if you can. CSA members at House in the Woods … Continue reading

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Recipes from Susanna

I love when CSA members get involved in the recipe share. Here are some recipes and tips that use lots of CSA crops, from a great cook, Susanna: A great recipe for Zucchini: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/zucchini-ribbon-salad-recipe/index.html I am not using any Frisee … Continue reading

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PESTO

TWO PESTO RECIPES! Pesto   1/3 cup walnuts [walnuts are the pine-nut-on-a-budget] 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3 cups basil leaves (try thai basil for a lovely rich fragrance) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil  (drizzle in as the other ingreds … Continue reading

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Kale Chips

KALE CHIPS Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cut or rip kale into big pieces (chip size?).  Toss kale in a bowl with a little olive oil and salt. Maybe nutritional yeast too, or spices. Perhaps a dash of cayenne? Spread … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Greens

Just sharing some of the love about sweet potato greens. I’m so proud of these CSA members, both first year members at House in the Woods, and they believed me that you can actually eat sweet potato greens!  OK, seriously, … Continue reading

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Eggplant and more recipe ideas

Fresh ideas from United Harvest:    Quick Tips!   Blend berries in with your favorite vinaigrette! Tear basil and add to pasta salads!   Add herbs to a green salad for a tasty surprise!   Add sliced cucumbers to pure, … Continue reading

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Baba Ganouj

Eggplant has done well this summer, so I want to help spice up your eggplant options. If you haven’t made Baba yet, I highly recommend it! Its like hummus in a way, a dip made with eggplant instead of chickpeas. … Continue reading

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Recipes for Bok Choy and Greens

  Double Sesame Pac Choi 2 small heads Pac Choi2 teaspoons light sesame, canola, or corn oil2 teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil, or to taste2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce1 teaspoon rice vinegar2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1. Wash pac choi and … Continue reading

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