[Editor’s Note: Hey, folks, this is a recipe submitted by our illustrious web designer and “B” week Saturday member, Kate Purcell. Thanks for the recipe, Kate! The rest of the words are hers.] I had a bunch of zucchini from Tinicum and was headed to a potluck. I wanted to make something that would be … Read more
You may be wondering what to do with the Spicy Red Mustard Greens. I like to have a little in my salad. This is a sweet and savory way to enjoy the greens, while impressing your friends with the presentation. The highlight of this meal was the maple syrup. -John Ingredients & Preparation Sausages (grilled) … Read more
Here’s a simple recipe for kale. It comes from my brother Matt, who will be submitting more recipes soon. Try this one! -John Ingredients 1 lb Kale (pictured Red Russian) 3 Carrots 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar Black Pepper Preparation 1. Wash and shred enough Kale to fill a large pot (mixed varieties work best) 2. … Read more
While harvesting this week, Stefan and I talked about how to cook mustard greens. This variety, Red Giant, is very good but particulary strong. It can be challenging to eat it by itself in a salad. With the right dressing it’s great. It’s effect on the sinuses is similar to horseradish or wasabi, and that’s … Read more
My friends, Keith & Megan, kindly wrote up this recipe for a delicious breakfast. It creatively uses spring veggies and invites improvisation. -John Seasonal Breakfast Scramble Ingredients Seasonal Produce- 1 Bunch Sweet Salad Turnips 1 Bunch of Kale (or Chard, Turnip Greens, Mustards..) 2 Summer Squash or Zucchini 10 Garlic Scapes 5 Pasture Raised Hen’s … Read more
This recipe comes from my good friends Keith & Megan, who served with me in the Peace Corps. They farm out in Paoli, Indiana and sell top quality produce at farmer’s markets in Bloomington and Louisville. Check them out here http://www.naturallygrown.org/farms/3645. -John Ingredients & Preparation For the Pesto 1 bunch of garlic scapes (approximately 10 … Read more
Hello again, vegetable fans! John and I have been thinking a lot this week about basic recipes for some of our less-familiar veggies. Here’s a recipe along that theme: Basic Bok Choy. There are doubtless a thousand ways to prepare bok choy, but it’s so wonderful this way that I haven’t found much reason to … Read more
I used to make a lot of quiche in Paraguay. Spinach didn’t grow so well in my garden there, but swiss chard did. I made quiche out of swiss chard most of the time. The great thing about quiche is that you can use all sorts of ingredients including bacon, sausage, ham… or just stick … Read more
Take a look at the photo. This is my salad spinner with the Elegance Mix in it. These are spicy asian greens that include: red mustard, tatsoi, mizuna, arugula, and red russian kale. It’s a good mix of mild and hot. Enjoy with your favorite salad dressing! -John
If you’re wondering what to do with Broccoli Raab, here’s a great place to start. Keep in mind that it’s a slightly bitter green and it’s best paired with something salty or mildly sweet. I enjoyed it as a side with roast beef, asian greens salad, and rice. Give it a try! -John Ingredients 1/2lb. … Read more