Melted Zucchini Frittata
A frittata is at its best when it has a custardy texture and mouthfeel. The creamy consistency of melted zucchini plays right into that game. This frittata can make an inspired breakfast, or with crusty bread and a salad it can make a nice weeknight dinner.
Beets and Greens Savory Galette
This savory pie for dinner utilizes the roots, stems and greens of the beet plant, root to leaf. The flavors of roasted beets and sautéed greens are complemented by béchamel spiked with fresh goat cheese.
Blackberry Potatoes
These potatoes have such stunning, deep purple color. They are great all-around potatoes. Any dish you would make with Yukon golds can be made with Blackberry potatoes. But the result will be more nutritious and more whimsical.
CSA 2021, Week 12
Look at that tomato in the center, one pound two ounces of heirloom goodness! Also a bunch of mixed beets, a bunch of purple carrots, four nice sized zucchini and a bag of green beans.
What’s Your Favorite Way to Celebrate Tomato Season?
We all know that grocery stores get tomatoes that are selected to be shippable and have a long shelf life. In the early summer, when locally grown tomatoes, selected for their flavor become available, it’s time to celebrate. Here’s a half dozen ways I celebrate fresh, uncooked tomatoes. Do you have a favorite?
A Lot About Zucchini and Other Summer Squash
Let’s talk about summer squash. Don’t be afraid to branch out from zucchini! We’re going to talk about summer squash varieties, how to select and store summer squash, and most importantly how to cook summer squash.
CSA 2021, Week 11
According to the calendar, summer begins in a couple of weeks. But I say it just started as we received our first heirloom tomatoes of the year! We also got some summer squash, purple carrots, red beets and a nice head of lettuce.
Savory Galette Mother Dish Technique
A galette is a rustic, free form pie that gets its name from its French heritage. Italy has the same dish, which they call a crostata. Like pies in other forms, they are usually sweet. But savory pies can be an amazing, unique option for the dinner plate. They are also very flexible. With a little bit of creative energy, you can utilize seasonal ingredients to make a savory galette in all seasons of the year.
Savory Pie Dough
Everyone loves pie for dinner, and it doesn’t have to be a dessert! Savory pies are a great option. Here’s a dough recipe that literally takes 10 minutes of active time. It skips the sugar and uses 50% whole wheat flour, making it a perfect base for savory pies.
Fava Bean and Snap Pea Risotto with Chèvre and Mint
Fava beans are a spring treat. Their season is short. Enjoy them in this brown rice risotto along with sugar snap peas, chèvre and mint.
You Can’t Caramelize Onions in 10 Minutes!
How often do you see a step in a recipe that goes something like this: “Sauté the onions until nicely caramelized, about 10 minutes”? I’m here to tell you that’s a lie! I’m also here to show you how to properly caramelize onions.
Roasted Carrot Risotto with Carrot Top Pesto
A root to leaf risotto recipe utilizing both the roots and the tops of farm or garden fresh carrots. Brown rice ups the nutrition and utilizing the oven simplifies the risotto.