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A convenient ready-to-go snack that is low in calories, celery is a staple for many of us. One of the most versatile vegetables around, besides its use as a quick snack, celery is used in salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. Unlike some vegetables, it retains most of its nutrients even if it is steamed. One stalk of […]
This delicious salsa is shared with us by Brenda, one of our greenhouse ladies. It’s so versatile–besides using it as a dip with chips, try it as a sauce with chicken, pork or fish. Or try it on top of your morning omelet with pinto beans. Ingredients: 1-2 dozen fresh tomatillos, husked 1 onion, quartered […]
This is another recipe gleaned from the wonderful publication published by the Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, titled “From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce” -Third edition, Jones Books, 2004. It was inspired by a recipe from Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. It’s a refreshing, cooling chilled soup for […]
Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1-2 garlic cloves (according to your family’s taste) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups tomatoes, chopped (Roma or regular, or halved cherry or grape […]
With things moving at such a brisk pace around the Farm, we won’t be hearing from Cole this week. We have shared this prayer for the last two years, but feel it is worth repeating, for new friends. Let Us Give Thanks for a Bounty of People by Reverend Max Coots For children who are […]
Available year round, Yukon Gold potatoes are noted for their golden yellow-brown skin and shallow eyes. The flesh is distinctively moist, yellow and waxy. The Yukon Gold potato will keep its beautiful golden hue even when cooked. The cooked flesh has a creamy consistency and a rich, buttery flavor. Use the Yukon Gold in any […]
Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem. The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi. It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the minerals potassium and calcium and is high in fiber. Kohlrabi […]
Important in Mexican cooking, the tomatillo, or husk tomato, has been under-utilized and not as well-known in this country. It is the main ingredient in salsa verde, or green sauce. When tomatillos are blended with the perfect combination of garlic, onion, hot chile peppers, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, all that is needed is a huge bag […]
The versatile onion is the most universal seasoning used by humans. The common bulb onions are reddish purple, white, or yellow with a tan skin. The tan-skinned storage onion is the strongest most pungent variety, while its purple and white cousins are milder and sweeter. Onions are low in calories and fats; however, they are […]
Poblano peppers are mild chili peppers that originated in the state of Puebla, Mexico. When dried, they are called ancho or ancho chile, from the Spanish word for “wide” (chile ancho-“wide chile”). As the poblano ripens and changes to red in color, it becomes significantly hotter and more flavorful. It is usually used in a […]
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