The Farmers Market Box

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

Lemongrass Chicken – Featured Recipe

January 25, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Click HERE to view on Vimeo.com Lemongrass Chicken Featured from: Adventures in Delicious Ingredients 1 whole roasting chicken 2 teaspoons sea salt Black pepper 1 stalk lemongrass, white portion, bruised and finely chopped (see video) 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 cinnamon stick 2 whole …

Farmers' Market Box 1-21-16

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Fennel – Kong Thao Farm Sonoran Garlic – Milliken Family Farm Oro Blanco Grapefruit – Ken’s Top Notch Produce Italian Parsley – Be Wise Ranch Lemongrass – Suzie’s Farm Romaine Lettuce – Black Sheep Produce Red Scallions – Black Sheep Produce Teen Parsnips – Weiser Family Farm Natural Flame Raisins – Peacock Family Farms Baby …

Sumo Ricotta Cheesecake with Chocolate Crumb Crust

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Sumo Ricotta Cheesecake with Chocolate Crumb Crust Serves 8 to 10 For the Crust 1 1/2 cups finely ground Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer cookies (about 25 cookies) (ground in a food processor) 2 Tbs. granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the inside of a 9-1/2-inch fluted tart …

Curried Carrot Soup

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Curried Carrot Soup Serves 4 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon sweet curry powder 1 bunch carrots, scraped, and cut into 1-inch lengths 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper 1. In a Dutch oven, heat the butter, …

Honey Thyme Carrots

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Honey Thyme Carrots Serves 4 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped shallots One bunch carrots, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. In a 12-inch skillet, melt …

Lemon Dill Chicken

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Lemon Dill Chicken Serves 6 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 6 chicken breast halves, skin and bones removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup finely chopped onion Grated zest of one lemon …

Pasta alla Vongole

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Pasta alla Vongole Serves 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Pinch red pepper flakes Grated zest of 2 Eureka lemons 1/2 cup Eureka lemon juice 40 Manila clams, scrubbed One pound linguine, cooked 3 minutes short …

Baby Broccoli Quiche

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Baby Broccoli Quiche Serves 6 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 1/4 pound baby broccoli, tough stems trimmed, and chopped One unbaked 9-inch pie crust, at least 2 1/2 inches deep 6 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 5 drops Tabasco 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 …

Fennel, Grapefruit and Romaine Slaw

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Fennel, Grapefruit and Romaine Slaw Serves 6 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Oro Blanco juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey One head romaine, sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons One bulb fennel, wispy fronds, trimmed, thinly sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 Oro Blanco grapefruit, peel and pith removed, and …

Sauteed Fennel

January 20, 2016 KellyH 0 Comments

Sautéed Fennel Serves 4 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced One fennel bulb, wispy ends trimmed, and thinly sliced Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1. In a large skillet, heat the oil, and saute the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. 2. Add the fennel and saute over …