Ingredients: 1/3 ounce porcini mushrooms, soaked for 30 minutes in 1 cup of water that has just been boiled - filter and reserve soaking liquid 2 large leeks, diced and rinsed (white and light green parts) 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon thyme 2 cups vegetable stock 1½ cups [...]
On September 26th, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host “A to Zucchini,” the 7th annual organic dinner on the farm supporting the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Chef Andrea Mollenauer of Lifestyle Culinary Arts will delight guests with a sumptuous, multi-course meal, highlighting fresh, local flavors from “A to Zucchini” in a picturesque [...]
Our Auction is awesome and raises $7,500 because of all of the great items donated by our community. If you make jewelry, canned goods or bath products, your craft can raise money for farm-based nutrition and environmental education. Can't think of a talent of your own to share? You can take a letter to any [...]
Hello Friends, Please Join us on September 20th from 4-8 pm at Live Earth Farm for a farm fresh feast in the fields in support of farm-based nutrition and environmental education from A to Zucchini We look forward to celebrating with you the 2000 students who are learning to be stewards of the environment and [...]
Ingredients: 2 medium heads cauliflower 2 medium shallots, peeled and minced ½ teaspoon minced fresh sage ½ teaspoon ground fennel ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ½ cup green lentils, rinsed 2 cups vegetable stock sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped parsley Directions: 1. Cut the cauliflower heads in half through the stem [...]
Ingredients: ½ pound farfalle (pasta butterflies) (about 3 cups) 5 cups broccoli florets, and peeled and chopped tender stems (1 large head) ¼ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups chopped yellow or orange bell pepper 1½ cups chopped tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon capers 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice sea salt [...]
This chutney goes great with the Potato Samosa-Stuffed Chard. Ingredients: ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds, toasted and ground 1 large bunch cilantro 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped ¼ cup unsweetened coconut 3 tablespoons grated ginger 2 chilies (of your choice), stemmed (for less heat, remove the [...]
Ingredients: 2 quarts water 1½ cups orzo 6 large, ripe tomatoes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup tiny cubes of feta or other sharp cheese Chopped California black olives and chopped fresh basil Pesto Genovese: 1½ cups fresh basil, packed 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup pine nuts ½ cup [...]
Ingredients: For the Potato Filling: 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced small 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 hot pepper of choice, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger ¼ finely chopped cilantro 1 cup green peas 4 medium potatoes, diced, cut [...]
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 2 pounds carrots, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon Chinese chili paste 6 cups water or stock of choice 2 tablespoons peanut butter (I like more…) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh [...]
