Mixed Root Gratin

This can be very rustic or quite elegant, depending on how you slice the roots. Try thicker chunkier cuts or a mandolin for very thin slices. A favorite side dish or star of a Vegetable Plate! 1. Wash, trim and peel 2 pounds of Mixed Roots (peeling is not necessary for all Roots, just if…

Creamy Root Soup

A favorite here at the Farm, we use whatever seasonal Roots are available. Our mix may include Turnips, Potatoes, Rutabagas, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots and more. 1. Wash, trim and chop 2 pounds of Mixed Roots. Peeling is not necessary since the end result is pureed: organically grown root vegetables are safe to eat the peels…

Chopped Salad

This mix of flavors and textures is really interesting and delicious! —————– 1. Wash, trim and chop 3/4 pound Broccoli (use the florets and the stem, too!). Toss prepared Broccoli with enough Vinaigrette to coat well, refrigerate for 20-30 minutes while prepping the rest of the ingredients. Marinating the Broccoli will take the raw edge…

Spicy Garlic Kale

Wash, trim and chop 3/4 bunch Kale and 2-3 Wild Garlic Leeks. In a skillet heat 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, add Kale and Leeks and season with salt, pepper and Hot Peppers to your taste. Saute over medium heat quickly for 3-5 minutes until Kale is just wilted. Cover and keep warm if not served…

Refrigerator Pickles

Customize your Quick Pickles to your own taste! You don’t have to put up gallons of pickles at a time, here are ideas for different ways to enjoy the Pickling Cucumbers in this week’s boxes. Sweet, salty, spicy, garlicky, they are fun and easy to make and a great project for kids to learn about…

Butternut Chicken Curry

Butternut Chicken Curry Prepare rice before you get started, it will be ready by the time the main dish is done If you haven’t already, thaw your Chicken (Shrimp is great for this, too). Cut it into bite-sized chunks. Wash and cut one Butternut Squash into thick slices. Why wash the outside? We always wash…

Will’s Meatloaf

Will’s Meatloaf   In a bowl combine 1 pound each Ground Beef and Ground Pork or Sausage. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped Vidalia Onion, 1 cup fresh Bread Crumbs, 2 Eggs lightly beaten, 1 Tablespoon Garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together until just combined. Place in a baking dish and form into a loaf shape.…

Best Ever Potato Salad

We have been thinking about side dishes lately as the warmer weather prompts the first grilled meals of the year. This is our favorite Potato Salad Recipe with some variations from family and friends. Will’s version includes our sliced Spicy Pickled Okra, yum! . 1. Wash, trim and cut 3 pounds of Potatoes into bite-sized…

Spring Veggie Slaw

Make this ahead and keep in the fridge for a side dish all week, it gets better as it marinates. A beautiful, crunchy, delicious and super-charged nutritious blend of vegetables that even picky eaters will enjoy. — Prepare your dressing, we like this Buttermilk Ranch recipe: 1-1/4 cup Buttermilk 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar 3…

Strawberry Egg Custard

Egg Custard is so pretty when you use good fresh farm eggs, the color is just beautiful! This Spring combination with Strawberries is sure to please, we layer them in the bottom of the baking dish and garnish with fresh ones on top. Super easy, this is another great recipe for kids to do with…

Carrot Cranberry Salad

If you have some of our delicious Rainbow Carrots piling up in your crisper drawer here is the perfect recipe for you! Delicious as a side dish for lunch it’s great to pile on top of salad greens (everyone in the break room will be jealous!). Toasted Pecans from Pecan Point Farm and dried Cranberries…