Kohlrabi, Mushroom, and Apple Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 1 kohlrabi, peeled and julienned 1 apple, peeled and julienned 6 mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick Mustard Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2...
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Arugula Pesto
Adapted from SimplyRecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups arugula leaves 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh pepper to taste PREPARATION...
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Field Trips
NATIONAL Earth Day April 22nd CENTRAL 5K for Earth Day April 21st Chicago, IL Going Against The Grain: A DIY Fair April 15th, noon-5pm Chicago, IL Hold a Baby Lamb Enjoy Pioneer Farm Saturdays and...
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Spinach 3 Ways!
Popeye had the right idea. An average-size bunch of spinach (340g) contains high levels of iron, calcium, folate, dietary fiber, and vitamin C, and its levels of vitamins A and K are off the charts....
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Spring Panzanella
Adapted from fullbellyfarm.com INGREDIENTS 4–6 cups of hearty Italian or French bread (preferably day old), cut into 1-inch cubes 2–3 cups broccoli, green beans, snap peas, and/or other spring veggies,...
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Sautéed Summer Squash with Sage
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups summer squash, sliced into bite-sized pieces on the diagonal, 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (or combo) 1 teaspoon...
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Baked Eggplant with Feta Cheese & Tomatoes
Modified from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 lbs eggplant 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Salt and freshly milled pepper...
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Pasta with Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS Pasta of choice (spaghetti, capellini, and penne all work well) 1–2 cups tomato, cut into chunks (de-seeded if desired) 1 cup roasted...
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Panzanella (Bread Salad)
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/2 loaf day-old sourdough or baguette (or other bread) 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) 1/4 cup red wine vinegar...
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Ratatouille’s Ratatouille
Adapted from SmittenKitchen.com, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1/2 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced 1 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
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Quick Summer Squash Sauté With Almonds
From SmittenKitchen.com, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds 1-2 small summer squash cut into 1/8 inch...
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Quick Summer Squash Sauté With Almonds
Adapted from smittenkitchen.com INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large or 2 small summer squash cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons thinly sliced almonds Salt and freshly ground pepper Romano or...
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Roasted Tomatoes
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2–3 large tomatoes cut in quarters; 3–4 medium tomatoes cut in half; or 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes left whole 2–3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt...
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Oven-Fried Peppers, Hot or Sweet
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 2 large or 4–6 small hot or sweet peppers sliced into 1/4- to 1/2-inch rings 2 tablespoons olive oil 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced...
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Roasted Plums or Pluots with Herbs
Adapted from joythebaker.com INGREDIENTS 2–3 ripe plums or pluots, cut in half and pitted 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, savory, or rosemary leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Olive oil to...
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Pasta with Tomatoes and Roasted Walnuts
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 3–4 San Marzano tomatoes 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and roasted Salt and pepper to taste Red...
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Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto
Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut 1/4 cup packed fresh...
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Onion Marmalade
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped into small, even pieces 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black...
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Curried Cauliflower
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 head of cauliflower, cleaned and cut into florets 1/2 onion, peeled and chopped into small even pieces 4 tablespoons olive oil 1/4...
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Fried Padron Peppers
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS Padron peppers Extra Virgin Olive Oil Salt to taste PREPARATION Clean the peppers with the damp cloth and then dry them completely. Leave them intact –...
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Greek-Style Green Beans, Squash, and Tomatoes
Adapted from nytimes.com INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed 2–3 crookneck or other summer squash 1–1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped (peels optional) 2–3 shallots, finely chopped 2 large garlic...
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Easy Grilled Okra
Adapted from localfoods.about.com INGREDIENTS 1–2 cups okra, stems trimmed off Olive oil or grapeseed oil Salt Lemon juice (optional) PREPARATION Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat (you can...
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Pureed Cauliflower with Horseradish and Shallots
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 head of cauliflower, cleaned and cut into florets 1–2 shallots, minced and sautéed in olive oil until crisp 2 tablespoons olive oil,...
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Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Brussels sprouts Olive oil Salt and pepper Fresh crushed garlic (optional) Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (optional) PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse Brussels...
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Sowing & Growing Unique Crops
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Although the Capay Valley is increasingly known for it’s amazing fruit and vegetable farms, there are other projects and crops worth noting! These three made it into...
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Oven-Roasted Garlic 2 Ways
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1–3 heads of garlic Olive oil Method 1: Individual Cloves This method is more time-consuming up front, but cooks faster and yields more garlic. PREPARATION Break...
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Simple Beet Salad
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Beets, 2–3 large or 4–6 small, trimmed and well cleaned 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced (yellow, white, red, or green) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2...
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Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups Brussels sprouts*, thinly sliced or shredded (in a food processor or by hand) 1 cup crisp apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup carrot, grated...
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Roasted Winter Squash & Sweet Potato Soup
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4 cups peeled winter squash and/or sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon...
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Corn & Pepper Pudding
Recipe by FarmShares member Martha S., courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups corn cut from the cob (3 ears or so) 3 gypsy peppers, seeded and diced 2 large jalapeño peppers, seeded...
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Homemade Bruschetta
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS Crusty bread, sliced Garlic clove, peeled Extra Virgin Olive Oil PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and place in...
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Tomato Eggplant Spread
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh tomato (for cherry tomatoes, cut in half; for larger tomatoes, remove seeds and cut in 1-inch dice) 1 cup eggplant, peeled and cut in 1-inch...
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Babaganouj
Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 lb eggplant, whole (any variety will work, but rounder varieties can be easier to use) 1/4 cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3...
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Roasted Okra
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 pint (or more!) okra, sliced in 1/2 inch rounds 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil salt and pepper to taste fresh tomato, chopped (optional)...
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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup onions, cut in 1/2-inch dice (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons olive or other vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 2 cups potatoes...
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Mushroom Penne Pasta
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound penne pasta (16 ounces) 1 1/2–2 cups mushrooms, gently washed and chopped into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion,...
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