Pasta with Baby Broccoli and Sausage

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Pasta with Baby Broccoli and Sausage Serves 4 to 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 4 garlic cloves, minced Pinch red pepper flakes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 bunch baby broccoli, chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and pepper 1 pound orecchiette pasta, …

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Farmers' Market Box 2-4-16

February 3, 2016 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Baby Broccoli – Suzie’s Farm Green Garlic – Black Sheep Produce Green Mustard Frill – Coastal Farms Dill – Be Wise Ranch Black Kale – Coleman Family Farm Meiwa Kumquats – Rancho Del Sol Red Fire Lettuce – Black Sheep Produce Walla Walla Onions – Milliken Family Farm …

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Farmers Market Box 1-28-16

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Bok Choy – Coastal Farms Carrots – Be Wise Ranch Cauliflower – Black Sheep Produce Rainbow Chard – Black Sheep Produce Mizuna Greens – Be Wise Ranch Hydroponic Butter Lettuce – Go Green Agriculture Sumo Citrus Oranges – Suntreat O’Henry Sweet Potatoes – Kong Thao Farm French Breakfast Radish – Suzie’s Farm Algerian Tangerines – …

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Cara Cara Orange Syrup

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Cara Cara Orange Syrup Makes about 2 cups 2 cups cara cara orange juice 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1. Combine the juices and sugar in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. 2. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is syrupy. Remove from the heat, and cool completely. 3. …

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Strawberry Ricotta Tart

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Strawberry Ricotta Tart Serves 8 A shortbread crust, creamy orange flavored ricotta, and strawberries combine for a spectacular dessert. If you prefer, you can use a graham cracker crust. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into tiny bits 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk …

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Cara Cara Orange Upside Down Cake

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Cara Cara Orange Upside Down Cake Serves 10 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 oranges, peel and pith removed, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1. Coat the interior of a 10-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. 2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan on medium …

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Balsamic Date Spread over Brie on Baguettes

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Balsamic Date Spread over Brie on Baguettes Serves 6 to 8 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted, and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar 8-ounces French brie, at room temperature 1 baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, and toasted 1. In a small non-stick skillet, …

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Pasta with Swiss Chard and Sausage

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Pasta with Swiss Chard and Sausage Serves 6 1 pound penne, cooked 3 minutes short of al dente, saving some of the pasta water 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage 2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough …

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Sumo Citrus Cheesecake Squares

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Sumo Citrus Cheesecake Squares Makes 20 squares 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour Three 8-ounce cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon finely shredded Sumo Citrus peel 1/3 cup Sumo Citrus juice 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract 1. Preheat …

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Baked Cauliflower Dip

January 27, 2016 0 Comments

Baked Cauliflower Dip Serves 6 A version of this dip was served at Sea and Smoke Restaurant in Del Mar, now that they have closed, you can still enjoy it at home. 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium shallot, finely chopped Pinch …

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