Kumquat Chutney

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Kumquat Chutney Makes about 2 cups 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups kumquats, sliced, and seeded 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped green garlic 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch cayenne 1. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil …

Caramelized Kumquat Toast

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Caramelized Kumquat Toast Serves 4 to 6 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup sugar 2 cups kumquats, thinly sliced and seeds removed 1 baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick and toasted 1/2 cup crème fraiche Fleur de sel 1. In a skillet, heat the butter over medium high heat, add the sugar and stir until the sugar …

Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Roasted Purple Potato Salad with Green Garlic Dressing Serves 4 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound purple potatoes, scrubbed, and cut in quarters 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely minced green garlic 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano, …

Fire Lettuce Salad with Dilly Dressing

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Fire Lettuce Salad with Dilly Dressing Serves 4 The dressing is also delicious as a dip for vegetables. If it is too thick for your taste, thin with a bit of milk or more lemon juice. One head fire lettuce, washed, spun dry, and chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Greek style yogurt or sour …

Mustard Frill Pizza

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Mustard Frill Pizza Serves 4 to 6 If you are feeling lazy, this pizza can be made with pita bread as the crust. If you go for the pizza dough, (Mona Lisa has the best) let it rest on the counter for 1 hour before rolling it out. One pound ball pizza dough or four …

Green Garlic Lemon Dill Flavor Bomb

February 4, 2016 0 Comments

Green Garlic Lemon Dill Flavor Bomb Makes 1 1/4 cup Use this flavor bomb to season rice, pasta, poultry, seafood, lamb, or vegetables. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Grated zest of 2 lemons 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons green garlic 1/4 cup packed dill Few drops Tabasco …

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, …

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 …

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 – …

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. …