A not-so-usual way of preparing squash; it is first sliced and then browned in oil, then layered with cheese and herbs, making an appealing dish. Butternut squash works well, and of course other winter squash can be used. If fresh tomatoes are available, they can be grilled before using to add a subtle smoky flavor. [...]
Raw foods increase our vitality and can help battle that dreaded afternoon slump! Tahini is sesame seed paste and is a good source of calcium, plus it makes things creamy and delicious. Miso is a fermented bean paste that contains beneficial enzymes, aiding in digestion. INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, stems removed and thinly sliced sea [...]
INGREDIENTS 1 cups dried black beans, soaked overnight, or 3 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed well 2 quarts water (if cooking the beans) 4“ piece of kombu seaweed (kelp found at health food stores, optional) 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2½ cups chopped onions 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 1 [...]
Serves 4 3 tablespoons oil ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds ½ onion, finely chopped 2 potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes ¼ teaspoon ground tumeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 ½ teaspoons garam marsala 4 tomatoes, chopped (or substitute 8 - 12 oz preserved whole tomatoes) 1 large romanesco, cut into florets [...]
Serves 6 Turkish cooks prepare this simple relish to serve as a salad or accompanied by crisp pita chips or bread. 3 - 4 tomatoes, finely chopped (total weight about 1 ¼ pounds) 5 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 Anaheim chilies or use sweet peppers ½ cup minced yellow onion 3 tablespoons [...]
Serves 4 1 bunch baby leeks 2 medium-sized firm, ripe tomatoes 2 shallots, peeled and cut into thin wedges For honey-lime dressing: 2 tablespoons honey grated rind of 1 lime 4 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard sea salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped tarragon and freshly chopped basil [...]
[box]CSA member and friend of the farm Laurel Pavesi asked me to write more often for the newsletter, so Laurel, this is for you! And of course everybody else too. The story is, in my usual goings-on about the kitchen recently there were a few things I made up using "what's in the box" that [...]
This is more or less a mash-up of a potato salad and a bean salad. Since I had both (potatoes and beans) I thought hm, I don't see why I couldn't make just one salad instead of two. The process is ultimately simple: you cook the potatoes, cook the green beans, combine with other ingredients, [...]
Adapted from Alice Waters The Art of Simple Food This is a simple and wonderfully delicious soup celebrating the tomato in all its full flavor. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts; 4 servings Warm a heavy-bottomed pan. Add: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, sliced 1 small leek, white and light green [...]
Serves 6 2 medium onions, sliced 1/3 cup olive oil 1 pound tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon sweetener 1/2 cup water sea salt and pepper 2 pounds squash, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1 teaspoon minced mint leaves 1 teaspoon minced dill (1/2 teaspoon dried) 1. In a saucepan over medium low-heat, gently stew the [...]
