The Farmers Market Box

Our effort to support family owned California farms by connecting you with their peak season produce.

Colcannon Cakes

March 16, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Colcannon Cakes Serves 4 to 6 1 pound Sierra Gold Potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/4 cup unsalted butter 6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped red scallions, or leeks 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed, and cut into 1/2-inch ribbons Salt and pepper 2 large eggs 1/4 cup …

Farmers' Market Box 3-10-16

March 9, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Asparagus – Life’s A Choke Farm Dill – Be Wise Ranch Green Leaf Lettuce – Be Wise Ranch Valencia Oranges – Polito Family Farm Amarosa Fingerling Potatoes – Weiser Family Farm Purple Daikon Radish – Black Sheep Produce Natural Flame Raisins – Peacock Family Farm Purple Kohlrabi – …

Farmers' Market Box 3-3-16

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Zutano Avocados – Mountain Shadows Ranch Green Garlic – Black Sheep Produce Italian Parsley – Be Wise Ranch Freckles Lettuce – Coleman Family Farm Sweet Limes – Mountain Shadows Ranch Macadamia Nuts – Russell Family Farm Walla Walla Onions – Milliken Family Farm Navel Oranges – Evergreen Nursery …

Blood Orange Hollandaise Sauce

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Hollandaise Sauce Makes about 3/4 cup 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and kept hot Salt and pepper 1. Put the yolks, mustard, lemon and orange juice into a blender or food processor. 2. Turn …

Ultimate Cauliflower Gratin

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Ultimate Cauliflower Gratin Serves 8 This layered gratin is a great side dish for grilled meats, poultry or seafood. One head cauliflower, cut into small florets Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons green garlic, minced 4 thin slices prosciutto, cut into julienne, then finely chopped 3 …

Amaretto Apricot Bars

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Amaretto Apricot Bars Makes about 16 Did you know that Amaretto liqueur is made from the pits of apricots? If you choose not to use it, substitute orange juice, or apricot nectar for it in the recipe. 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar Pinch of salt 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into …

Green Garlic Parsley Lime Flavor Bomb

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Green Garlic Parsley Lime Flavor Bomb Makes about 1 1/4 cup This highly flavored mixture is great over vegetables, as part of a marinade for fajitas, or as a drizzle over grilled fish or chicken. 2 tablespoons green garlic 1/2 cup packed Italian parsley 1/4 cup sweet lime juice 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil …

Marinated Walla Walla Onions

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Marinated Walla Walla Onions Try these in salads, on burgers, or sandwiches. One Walla Walla Onion, peeled, cut in half, and sliced into thin 1/2 moons 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black …

Red Spinach Saute

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Red Spinach Saute Serves 4 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons green garlic, minced One bunch red spinach, washed and spun dry Salt and pepper 1. In a large saute pan, heat the oil and swirl the garlic in the pan for about 30 seconds, until it is aromatic. 2. Add the spinach, …

Red Spinach Salad with Tangerines and Soy Vinaigrette

March 2, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Red Spinach Salad with Tangerines and Soy Vinaigrette Serves 4 One bunch red spinach, washed, spun dry and chopped 3 tangerines, peeled, and separated into segments 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 2 …