Tahini Asian Dressing
This recipe calls for 1 inch of fresh ginger, but I like to keep peeled pieces of ginger in the fridge in a jar filled with Sherry. Fresh ginger, with a subtle hint of gingery sherry, is always available and keeps for months. The ginger infused sherry can be used for other recipes. But buy […]
Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
This dressing is wonderful with the Kohlrabi and Carrot Salad, but can also be used to dress up any lettuce based salad. Use a high quality, preferably organic, apple cider vinegar. The better quality vinegar you choose, the better tasting dressing you’ll produce. 2 tablespoons organic apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon […]
Kale and Basil Pesto
One way to make a larger quantity of pesto is by including other greens, which also ups the nutritional value. This recipe includes Kale, but you could try broccoli or another leafy green such as spinach. If you don’t have walnuts or pine nuts, unsalted roasted peanuts are a budget friendly alternative. Tip: you can […]
Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette with Dijon
Looking for a new way to dress up those CSA lettuces? This quick and tasty salad dressing allows you to control the ingredients and calories. While it’s recommended to use an aged balsamic vinegar, the same ratio of ingredients allows you to use any salad friendly vinegar. If you don’t have spring onions, try shallots […]
Sautéed Garlic Scapes
Garlic scapes are so special that sometimes they deserve the lead role. This simple dish is great for anyone wanting to accentuate the delicious flavor of the garlic scape. 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 garlic scapes 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (red or white, depending on your preference) […]
Garlic
Most people think they know garlic. But did you know there are hundreds of varieties? Most people are only familiar with the white California garlic found in grocery stores. We don’t grow that kind here; it doesn’t do well in cold climates. However, most varieties of garlic do do well in cold climates. Garlic is […]