August 4, 2006
Our gigantic Armenian cucumbers are ideal for this most refreshing summer drink. Easy to make and to drink! It will use up your CSA cucumbers faster than you can get them. Ingredients 1 large Armenian cucumber, unpeeled (equivalent to 3 English cucumbers) 1/2 to 1 cup lime juice 1-2 cups water 1/4 cup sugar, agave… Read more »
Ingredients 1 melon (cantaloupe or honeydew), peeled, seeded and cubed 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice 2 tablespoons vodka ¼ cup sugar Directions Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer sorbet to… Read more »
Ingredients 1/3 cup milk or milk subsitute ½ large Armenian cucumber 2 small cored apples, cut up into pieces 8 ounces plain yogurt ½ (approx.) cube of fresh peeled ginger 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon orange-flavored liquid Stevia (herbal sweetener), optional Directions Pour soy milk into blender, then add remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.… Read more »
You can set aside some finely diced cucumber, onion and tomato to garnish the pureed soup. Add fresh herbs to your liking. Ingredients 1 large Armenian cucumber 5 or more (or less!) small tomatoes 1-2 slices of onion, to taste 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, to taste 1 green chile, any kind, or ½… Read more »
Add chopped verdolagas to this recipe if you like! Ingredients 4 roasted green chiles, seeded and peeled, cut lengthwise 1 ear of corn, kernels cut off 1 tablespoon oil 1 or 2 tomatoes, quartered 1/2 onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 glass white wine 1/2 bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped 1 cup vegetable stock… Read more »
July 24, 2006
This is a great way to use up one entire Cushaw Squash and apples in a warming, autumnal soup. Toppings can vary to balance or add depth to the soup. Ingredients 1 large winter squash (Cushaw, Hopi) or pumpkin, cut in half, seeds removed 2 onions, chopped 2 apples, cored and quartered 3 garlic cloves,… Read more »
Use any mix of tender greens that come in your shares for this easy pesto recipe. You can blanch any bitter or pungent greens like dandelion or mustard greens for just 45 seconds. Just make sure you drain and squeeze well to remove any extra water before using. Ingredients 1 cup toasted walnuts halves 1… Read more »
Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1 bunch scallions (or I’Itoi onions), sliced 1 bunch greens (any greens), sliced in ribbons 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 dash nutmeg 1 teaspoon dry mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking… Read more »
Crooked Sky Farms sometimes sends us nopales (prickly pear pads). The cooked cactus has a delicious tangy flavor. Here are some ideas on how to prepare them: If the pads are sent untrimmed, you will need to remove the leaflets that hide glochids and small spines before use. This isn’t as daunting as it seems!… Read more »
July 11, 2006
2 ears corns, kernels cut from cobs1 tablespoon butter2 green onions finely chopped1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped1 minced garlic clove1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro1/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the butter in large saute pan over medium heat. And the onions and corn kernels and saute for… Read more »