The Farmers Market Box

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

French Fingerling Potato Salad

February 17, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

French Fingerling Potato Salad Serves 4 1 pound French fingerling potatoes scrubbed 3 white scallions, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Put …

Mediterranean Chopped Salad

February 17, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Mediterranean Chopped Salad Serves 6 to 8 One head Romaine lettuce, washed, spun dry and chopped into 1/2-inch ribbons 1/2 cup finely chopped fennel 2 white scallions, finely chopped One 14.5-ounce can garbanzo or small white beans, rinsed and drained 1 European cucumber, scrubbed, and finely chopped 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1 1/2 …

Farmers' Market Box 2-11-16

February 10, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

This weeks local produce and featured farms: Baby Carrots – Black Sheep Produce Cauliflower – Life’s A Choke Farm Treviso Chicory – Coleman Family Farms Rosemary – Kong Thao Farm Meyer Lemons – Evergreen Nursery Macadamia Nuts – Russell Family Farm Cara Cara Oranges – Ken’s Top Notch Produce Red Radish – Black Sheep Produce …

Celery Root, Apple and Farro Salad

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Celery Root, Apple and Farro Salad Serves 6 3 cups cooked farro (see note) One celery root, peeled, and cut into julienne 2 apples, cored, and cut into julienne 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper 1/4 cup finely …

Waldorf Salad with Celery Root and Apples

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Waldorf Salad with Celery Root and Apples Serves 6 1 celery root, peeled, and cut into julienne 2 apples, cored, and cut into julienne 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup apple juice or cider 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 …

Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Pork Osso Buco with Blood Orange Gremolata Serves 6 I actually prefer using pork instead of veal in Osso Buco for its sweet taste, and melt in your mouth tenderness. Using pork shoulder makes this an affordable dish. 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch …

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake Serves 8 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cups whole milk 3 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons grated blood orange zest 1/4 cup fresh blood orange juice …

Blood Orange Pie

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Blood Orange Pie Serves 12 For the Crust 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 2 packets) 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and coat the inside of a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine the crumbs, and sugar. Add the butter and …

Green Garlic Bread

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Green Garlic Bread Serves 8 One large loaf Italian soft crusted bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced green garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, or Pecorino Romano 1. Preheat the broiler, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. Split the bread in half …

Super Bowl Italian Wedding Soup

February 4, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Super Bowl Italian Wedding Soup Serves 8 This is a terrific soup for Super Sunday; you can make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top, and keep it warm for hours while watching the game. Green Garlic bread is a great accompaniment. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 Walla Walla Onion, …