Mushroom, Kale, and Winter Vegetable Stir Fry

Mushroom, Kale, and Winter Vegetable Stir Fry

March 16, 2017Holly RodricksBlog Post, Local Parnerships, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsCashews, Crooked Carrot, Crooked Carrot Winter Stir Fry Mix, Garlic, Ginger, Gluten Free, Jasmine Rice, Kale, Mushrooms, Onion, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Soy Sauce, Sriracha, Vegan, Vegetarian

Crooked Carrot‘s Winter Stir Fry Mix was such a big hit in our CSA shares this past January that we decided to go for a repeat! This recipe can be customized to include just about anything you like. Substitute different veggies for kale or mushrooms and different nuts instead of cashews. Add sesame seeds, and bulk it up with meat or tofu. Go crazy – you can’t go wrong! Mushroom, Kale, and Winter Vegetable Stir Fry By Holly Rodricks, adapted from an original Chef Emily Peterson recipe on The Gourmet and the Peasant Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 bag Crooked Carrot Winter Stir Fry Mix 2 cups Mushrooms, sliced 4 cups Kale, stemmed and sliced into wide ribbons 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 small Onion, diced 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tbsp. minced Ginger 3 tbsp. Soy Sauce 3 tbsp. Sesame Oil 1/2 cup Cashews, chopped 1 tsp. Sesame Seeds Salt and Pepper to taste Sriracha to taste Steamed Jasmine rice (Optional) Instructions: In a large skillet or wok, heat Olive Oil over medium heat. Add Onions and sauté until translucent. Add Garlic and Ginger and sauté until aromatic. Add Mushrooms and sauté until they begin to soften and give up some of their water. Add Crooked Carrot Winter Stir Fry Mix and Kale ribbons. Cover pan and steam for 4-5 minutes until vegetables brighten in color. Remove lid. Add Cashews, turn heat up to high, and stir constantly until liquid in bottom of pan evaporates. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Drizzle with Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, Sriracha, and Sesame Seeds. Serve as is or over steamed Jasmine rice. *Image courtesy of: http://cdn.skim.gs/images/smxnu5pbrlxnxjpthncs/kale-stir-fry.

Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)

March 16, 2017Holly RodricksBlog Post, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsBread, Cayenne, Chevre, Chili Powder, Eggs, Garlic, Gluten Free, Goat Cheese, Ground Cumin, Paprika, Parsley, Pita, Spinach, Vegetarian, Whole Tomatoes

Shakshuka is a delicious, single-skillet dish of eggs poached in a spicy, homemade tomato sauce, traditionally made in the Middle East and North Africa. It has been on my list of recipes to try for far too long, and now that I’ve finally gotten to it, I just can’t get enough. Add or substitute a can of chickpeas or a diced red or green bell pepper, and simmer along with the tomato sauce. This dish is quick and easy and will warm you right up if you happen to be in the middle of a March blizzard… Shakshuka By Holly Rodricks, inspired by countless recipes Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 medium Onion, finely chopped 4 cloves Garlic, coarsely chopped 1 bag Spinach, sliced into ribbons 1 tsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Ground Cumin 1 tsp. Chili Powder Pinch of Cayenne to taste 1 28-oz. can Whole Tomatoes, crushed by hand 6-8 large Eggs 1 cup Plain or Garlic-Chive Chèvre (Goat Cheese) Salt and Pepper to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish if available, chopped coarsely Pita or fresh, crusty Bread (Optional) Instructions: Preheat oven to 425º. Heat Oil in large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add Onion and sauté until translucent. Add Garlic and sauté until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add spices and sauté for 2 more minutes. Pour crushed Tomatoes over Onion mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Stir in Spinach and season with Salt and Pepper to taste. Crumble Goat Cheese evenly over surface of sauce. Crack Eggs one at a time over sauce, spacing evenly. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, until whites of Eggs are set but yolks are still runny. Scoop into bowls, garnish with Parsley, and serve with Pita or fresh, crusty Bread for dipping!

Roasted Winter Vegetable Goat Cheese Salad

Roasted Winter Vegetable and Chèvre Salad

February 16, 2017Holly RodricksBuy Local, Eat Local, Fall Foods, Farmer Focus, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo Comments2 Kids Goat Farm, Beets, Candy Cane Beets, Carrots, Chevre, Circus Beets, Garlic, Garlic & Chive Chevre, Gluten Free, Goat Cheese, Onions, Raw Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sauerkraut, Spring Mix, Turnips, Vegetarian, Watermelon Radishes

I have been eating this meal almost every day for the past several weeks, and it does not get old! Experiment with quantities and types of root vegetables, to your taste, and to try out different flavored goat cheeses–this salad does just as well with plain or fruit-encrusted goat cheeses. Together, the combination of sweet root vegetables, creamy goat cheese, and tangy sauerkraut is out of this world! Roasted Winter Vegetable and Chèvre Salad By Holly Rodricks Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 3-4 Beets of any variety, peeled and diced 1-2 Watermelon Radishes, peeled and diced 1-2 Turnips, peeled and diced 2-3 carrots, peeled and diced 1 large Onion, peeled and diced 3-4 cloves Garlic, chopped roughly 1/4 cup Coconut Oil or other oil of choice Salt and Pepper to taste 1 bag Spring Mix Sauerkraut to taste Raw or Roasted Pumpkin Seeds to taste 2 Kids Goat Farm Garlic & Chive Chèvre (Goat Cheese) Instructions: Preheat oven to 400º and place rack in middle of oven. Combine diced Winter Vegetables in a large bowl. Pour Oil over mixture, and generously sprinkle with Salt and Pepper to taste. Mix with hands to evenly coat vegetables with Oil, Salt, and Pepper. Spread Vegetables evenly on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, until vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork and are beginning to crisp up. When vegetables are almost done roasting, divide Spring Mix between multiple bowls. Layer Sauerkraut on top and sprinkle with Pumpkin Seeds. Scoop a generous portion of Roasted Winter Vegetables on top of salad in each bowl and crumble fresh Chèvre on top of hot vegetables. Serve immediately.

Slow Cooked Guinness Beef Stew

February 1, 2017Holly RodricksRecipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsAllspice, Bacon Grease, Bay Leaves, Beef, Beer, Carrots, Cayenne, Garlic, Guinness, Onions, Potatoes, Stew, Stout, Thyme, Tomato Paste, Tomato Puree, Venison, Worcestershire Sauce

While the title of this recipe might lead you to believe that only Guinness will do, I have found that just about any hearty stout does the trick and even add a few extra subtle flavor notes. This stew delivers, again and again. Slow Cooked Guiness Beef Stew By Holly Rodricks Feeds 6-8 (Depending on how hungry) Ingredients: 2 lbs. Stew Beef (or venison for all you hunters out there) 2 tbsp. Flour (Optional, but it really helps to sear in the flavor) 1 tbsp. Oil 1 tsp. Salt, plus more to taste 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 3-4 tbsp. Bacon Grease 1 can/cup Tomato Sauce or pureed Whole Canned Tomatoes 2 Onions, chopped into large chunks 4-6 cloves Garlic, roughly chopped 1 1/2 cups Guinness or other Stout Beer 7 medium Carrots, sliced into thick rounds 5 medium Potatoes, cut into large chunks 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. dried Thyme or 3-4 sprigs Fresh Thyme 2 Bay Leaves pinch of All Spice or Ground Cloves Instructions: In a small bowl, mix Flour, Salt, Pepper, and Cayenne. Toss Stew Meat in large bowl with Oil. Sprinkle Flour mixture over meat and mix with hands until evenly coated. In a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat, melt Bacon Grease and brown Meat on all side, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Add Onions, Garlic, and Tomato Sauce/Puree. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Transfer Meat mixture into dutch oven or crock pot. Return skillet to stove and increase heat to high. Pour approximately 1/4 – 1/2 cup Beer into pan and swirl around until caramelized Meat juices lift off from bottom of pan. Pour Beer drippings into pot. Add remaining Beer, Carrots, Potatoes, Worcestershire Sauce, Thyme, Bay Leaves, and Allspice/Cloves and mix. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until meat falls apart when pierced with a fork. Serve hot with fresh bread.

White Bean and Sausage Pasta Bake

January 19, 2017Holly RodricksLocal Parnerships, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsBaby Spinach, Cannellini Beans, Cayenne, Ciliegine Mozzarella, Flour City Pasta, Garlic, Great Northern Beans, Heavy Cream, Hot Sausage, Mozzarella, Tomato Basil Papperdelle, White Beans, White Wine, Whole Grain Dijon Mustard, Whole Tomatoes

White Bean and Sausage Pasta Bake By Holly Rodricks Makes 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Flour City Pasta Tomato Basil Pappardelle 1 bag Baby Spinach, stems removed and leaves finely chopped (approximately 1 cup) 1 1/2 cups cooked Great Northern or Cannellini Beans (or 1 15-oz. can, drained) 1 (15 oz.) can whole Tomatoes, drained and broken up into chunks 3 cloves Garlic, finely minced 1 tbsp. Whole Grain Dijon Mustard 3 tbsp. Olive Oil, 1 tbsp. reserved 1/4 tsp. ground Cayenne 1/4 tsp. Pepper pinch of Salt 1/4 cup Heavy Cream 1/4 cup White Wine (Optional) 1/2 lb. Hot Sausage 1 cup shredded Mozzarella or fresh Ciliegine Mozzarella (The small cherry size) Instructions: Preheat oven to 400º. Bring water to boil and cook Pasta according to package instructions. While Pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk Garlic, Mustard, 2 tbsp. Olive Oil, Cayenne, Pepper, and Salt. In a large bowl, place chopped Spinach, Beans, and Tomatoes. Mix together with hands until evenly combined. Drizzle dressing over spinach mixture and mix by hand again until all ingredient are evenly coated. Drain Pasta and toss with remaining 1 tbsp. Olive Oil. Pour Pasta into 9×13″ casserole dish, forming an even bottom layer. Add Spinach mixture on top, spreading evenly. Drizzle Heavy Cream and White Wine over Spinach mixture. Snip end of Sausage and squeeze meat out to form little meatballs. Nestle these evenly throughout Spinach mixture. If using Ciliegine Mozzarella, nestle throughout Spinach mixture, similar to meat. Bake for 30 minutes. If using shredded Mozzarella, bake for 15 minutes. Then removed and sprinkle shredded cheese across top and bake for additional 15 minutes. Allow dish to set for 10 minutes, then serve hot!

Mushroom and White Bean Stuffed Squash

January 19, 2017Holly RodricksFall Foods, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsAcorn Squash, Baby Bella Mushrooms, Carnival Squash, Garlic, Gluten Free, Parmesan Cheese, Red Onion, Salted Butter, Stuffed Squash, Sweet Dumpling Squash, Vegetarian, White Beans, White Pepper, Whole Grain Mustard

What can I say? The white bean craze continues! This meal hits all those hearty seasonal spots, with its delicious, vegetarian goodness. Mushroom and White Bean Stuffed Squash By Holly Rodricks Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 2 Acorn Squash, halved and seeded (Other, similarly-sized squash such as Carnival or Sweet Dumpling can be substituted.) Olive Oil 1-2 tbsp. Salted Butter 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced 1 clove Garlic, finely minced 1/2 lb. Baby Bella Mushrooms 1 cup White Beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp. Whole Grain Mustard 1/8 tsp. White Pepper 1/2 Parmesan Cheese, grated Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 375º. Lightly coat interior and exterior of all 4 Squash halves in olive oil. Sprinkle all over with Salt and Pepper. Set aside. In a frying pan, over medium heat, melt Butter. Add Onions and cook gently until partially translucent. Add Garlic and sauté until aromatic, 1-2 minutes. Add Mushrooms, White Beans, Mustard, White Pepper, and Salt to taste. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Lay Squash, hollow-side up on rimmed baking sheet. Stuff with sautéed mixture and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan. Bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until Squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Serve hot, with a side of roasted winter vegetables!

Pesto and White Bean Soup

January 5, 2017Holly RodricksBuy Local, Eat Local, Fall Foods, Local Parnerships, Recipes, Summer Food1 commentBaby Spinach, Basil, Cannellini Beans, Chicken Broth, Crooked Carrot, Garlic, Gluten Free, Grated Parmesan, Kalamata Olives, Kale, Onion, Pesto, Roasted Red Peppers, Soup, White Beans

When I think of pesto, a variety of pasta dishes immediately come to mind, but this week, I wanted to push outside the box. This recipe offers a refreshing take on cooking with pesto that embraces all of its delicious qualities while inspiring a new approach, and it includes white beans, which I’m just crazy about. And it provides the perfect opportunity to dig into the delicious pesto in your shares this week, compliments of a Main Street Farms and Crooked Carrot collaboration! Pesto and White Bean Soup Inspired by the Food Network Kitchen Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp. Olive Oil 1 small Onion, diced 4-6 cloves of Garlic, sliced 1 bunch Kale, stems removed and leaves torn into chunks – or – 1 bag Baby Spinach pinch of Red Pepper Flakes 2 (15 oz.) cans Cannellini Beans, drained – or 3 cups cooked Cannellini Beans 1 cup Water 3 tbsp. Pesto 2 tbsp. Grated Parmesan 3 cups Chicken Broth 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers, diced 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives, chopped (Optional) Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Heat oil in stock pot over medium low heat. Sauté Onions until soft and translucent. Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes. Sauté until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes. Add Cannellini Beans and Water and simmer until thick, about 8 minutes. Stir in Pesto and Grated Parmesan Add Chicken Broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add Kale or Spinach and mix until just begins to wilt the leaves. Stir in Roasted Red Peppers and Olives. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Serve hot with fresh, crusty bread. Image courtesy of: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pesto-bean-soup-recipe.html.

Sesame and Honey-Glazed Carrots

December 1, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsAcorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Garlic, Gluten Free, Honey, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Squash

This recipe started out as a way to use up some extra carrots, but it has turned into a trusty base, with the sesame and honey glaze providing a wonderfully warm and bright taste that compliments just about any winter vegetable that has a little natural sweetness. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding/substituting butternut or acorn squash, beets, or turnips, but be sure to adjust the cooking time to accommodate the changes. Sesame and Honey-Glazed Winter Vegetables by Holly Rodricks Makes 4 side servings. Ingredients: 1 bunch Carrots, sliced thickly 1 small Winter Squash, chopped into large chunks (Good options are Butternut or Acorn Squash.) 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tbsp. Sesame Oil 1 tbsp Coconut Oil* 1 tbsp. Honey 1/2 tsp. Sesame Seeds Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Heat Oils in skillet over medium heat. Add Garlic and Sesame Seeds, and cook for approximately 1 minute. Add Carrots, Squash, Salt, Pepper, and Honey. Mix until vegetables are evenly coated. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Vegetables should begin to sear slightly. When vegetables are soft, add additional Salt and Pepper to taste, as needed. Serve hot!

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Stuffed Baked Potatoes with White Beans and Kale

November 7, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsCurly Kale, Dinosaur Kale, Garlic, Gluten Free, Great Northern Beans, Greens, Kale, Lemon Juice, Onions, Potatoes, Red Pepper Flakes, Red Russian Kale, Rosemary, Sweet Potatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vinegar

Two of my favorite comfort foods are baked potatoes and greens and beans. This recipe combines the best of both worlds into a single warm and hearty dish that’s easy to make! The secret is open-roasting the potatoes, yielding a perfectly cooked inside with a wonderfully crispy exterior. For a bigger mix of flavors, try substituting sweet potatoes or even different kinds of greens or beans! Stuffed Baked Potatoes with White Beans and Kale By Holly Rodricks Makes 4 servings. Ingredients: 4 medium-large Potatoes (or Sweet Potatoes) 2 tbsp. + 1 tsp. Olive Oil 1 bunch Kale, stemmed and sliced into ribbons 1 1/2 cups (or 1 can, drained) Great Northern Beans, cooked 1 small Onion, diced 2 cloves Garlic, sliced thinly 1/4 tsp. fresh Rosemary, minced (Optional) Juice of 1/4 Lemon or 1 tsp. White Vinegar Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes Salt and Pepper to taste Instructions: Place rack in center of oven and reheat to 400º. Scrub Potatoes and pierce multiple times with fork. Coat Potatoes with 1 tsp. Olive Oil. Sprinkle generously with Salt and Pepper. Place Potatoes in oven, directly onto rack. Place cookie sheet on rack below Potatoes to catch any drips. Rotate Potatoes every 20 minutes. It should take approximately 1 hours to cook fully. When Potatoes have 15-20 minutes left, place remaining Olive Oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and translucent. Add Garlic, Rosemary, and Red Pepper Flakes. Stir and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes, until aromatic. Add Beans and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Kale and stir occasionally for approximately another 5 minutes until bright green and wilted. Add Salt and Pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in Lemon Juice or Vinegar Remove Potatoes from oven. Plate and slice down the middle. Split open, stuff with hot Beans and Greens, and enjoy! *Image courtesy of: http://www.recipeshubs.com/thumbs/2270793-spicy-beans-and-greens-sweet-potato.jpg.

The BEST Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

October 31, 2016Holly RodricksFall Foods, Recipes, Winter FoodsNo CommentsButternut Squash, Carrots, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Cream Cheese, Garlic, Gluten Free, Granny Smith Apple, Honey, Nutmeg, Onion, Vegetable Stock, Vegetarian

Many years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to this recipe, and I have never made another butternut squash soup since. It is the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. It will fill you up and keep you toasty in this chilly weather, and it freezes well, too, in case you want to save some for a rainy day! Creamy Butternut Squash Soup By Holly Rodricks Makes 8 servings. Ingredients: 1 large Onion, diced 4 cloves Garlic, minced 3-4 tbsp. Oil of Choice 4-5 lbs. Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed 3 Carrots, diced 1 Granny Smith Apple, peeled and diced 6 cups Chicken Stock (Vegetable Stock may be substituted for vegetarian version.) 2 tbsp. Honey 2 (8 oz.) packages Cream Cheese, cubed Salt and Pepper to taste 1/8 – 1/4 tsp. Chili Powder dash of Nutmeg Instructions: In a stock pot over medium heat, sauté Onions and Garlic in Oil until translucent. Add Squash, Carrots, and Apple. Mix together and cook covered until vegetables start to soften, stirring occasionally, approximately 15-20 minutes. Add Stock, Honey, Pepper, Chili Powder, and Nutmeg. Let mixture simmer until vegetables can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 20-30 minutes. Use immersion blender to blend all ingredients in the pot. (If you don’t have an immersion blender, blend the soup in batches in a regular blender.) Add cream cheese and stir until melted and evenly mixed. Use immersion blender one more time, if necessary. Voila! Enjoy your soup hot, with whatever toppings suit your fancy–roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Sour Cream, fresh or dried Herbs, another sprinkling of Chili Powder, etc. with some fresh bread alongside! Image courtesy of: http://www.snixykitchen.com/2014/03/25/recipe-rewind-butternut-squash-soup-with-parmesan-crisps/.

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