Gentle Sweet & Sour GREENS
by Sally Azimat Schreiber-Cohn; finalized August 3, 2017 Flowering Kale Inspiration from Farm-Direct Coop items. This can be a relatively quick preparation, if you’ve got the ingredients handy. Can use...
View ArticleCorn Bisque
Member Jocelyn Cook submitted several tantalizing recipes and since we’re getting corn this week, we’re sharing her Corn Bisque recipe. It sounds like a savory, perfect for end of summers cooler...
View ArticleCloumage Cheese
What’s in a cloumage? From the Shy Brothers Website: The Shy Brothers’ farm encompasses the highest land in a peninsula between the two branches of the Westport River. The farm gets cooling breezes in...
View ArticleLeek Risotto
by Jocelyn Cook Long time member Jocelyn whipped up a delectable Leek Risotto and shared the recipe with our members. Leeks are plentiful this time of year, keep the recipe on hand for when they show...
View ArticleGerman Style Kohlrabi
Our long-time members are well versed in roasted kohlrabi, kohlrabi fries, and even kohlrabi chips. Putting kohlrabi in the oven in any form, tossed with a little olive oil and salt, always produces a...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Pear & Apple Butter
Jocelyn Cook delivers again with a beautiful, simple recipe to preserve and store pears and apples for those long winter nights. The best part? The slow cooker does most of the work. I cannot wait to...
View ArticleSquash and Sweet Potato Chili
by The Crepes of Wrath Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile. Turn them into fries, a delicious take on a traditional au gratin, or simply bake and stuff with anything your heart desires. As the...
View ArticleKale, Leeks, and Peppers
Kale is frequently paired with white beans and chicken broth in both Italian and Portugese cuisines to make a satisfying soup — sometimes including sausage. Stephen Cooks combined dinosaur kale (but...
View ArticleEasiest Daikon Radish Salad Ever
Daikon radishes are a variety best suited for fall planting and harvest. Winter radish varieties mature more slowly and are harvested at considerably larger size. The Daikon is often mistaken for a...
View ArticleInstant Pot Vegetarian Pho
I admit, I’m quickly becoming an Instant Pot junky. It certainly doesn’t replace all of my kitchen appliances as so many profess, but it does make select dishes either faster or tastier. Both are true...
View ArticleMaple (or Honey) Sriracha Cornbread
Farm Direct Coop Member Halley Kamerkar recently shared her delicious cornbread with fellow members at the FDC Annual Kickoff and Potluck. With rave reviews and several requests, Halley wrote down the...
View ArticleQuick Pickle Kohlrabi
If you’re new to the coop this season, welcome to your first ‘strange’ vegetable. Kohlrabi is a wonderful addition to the vegetable rotation, crisp and fresh with a bit of bite. It makes a great stand...
View ArticleSavory Scallions and Carrots
For a simple, savory side dish that comes together in minutes, try this recipe for scallions and carrots. Pairs equally well with plain rice as it does a side dish for an umami pot roast. Photo by FDC...
View ArticleCarrot Top Chimmichurri
Carrot tops are not just rabbit food. While our furry friends may have known about the delicious and nutritious aspects of these leafy greens longer than we, they shouldn’t have all the fun! They have...
View ArticleStrawberry Beet Salad
Featuring both a veg and fruit from this weeks Share, those with the Cheese Share get an extra bonus with the simple goat cheese topping. Salad is best served immediately, but also delicious chilled if...
View ArticleGrilled Tomatoes
Tomatoes, by far, are the signature hallmark of summer. These versatile fruits used as vegetables, contrary to popular belief, likely originated in the Americas. The first uses are traced back to the...
View ArticleRhubarb Fool
According to Epicurious, the fool originated in England in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. It is a simple dessert that combines tart fruit with whipped cream with more modern versions containing...
View ArticleJune 19th – How to Store Choice Veggies
From time to time, the Small and Large Vegetable Shares have the option to receive one or more “Choice” vegetables. These are items that are in addition to the selection of items everyone gets in the...
View ArticleChicken Enchilada Cabbage Rolls
I’m a sucker for enchiladas. They call to me even in the heat of summer, some recollection of traveling to Mexico and enjoying them in the sweltering heat as a kid. The rich layers of flavor, always a...
View ArticleThe Best Broccoli Ever
While searching around for a broccoli recipe to share, I kept coming across reference to the best broccoli ever, aka magic broccoli, aka crack broccoli and so on. It appeared in so many places – it...
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