Will's Spinach "Pie" with Vegetable Gratin and Beef Roast

Will’s Spinach “Pie”

A low-carb version that still satisfies! 4 cups chopped cooked Spinach & Kale (or other Greens of your choice) ½ cup Ricotta Cheese ½ cup crumbled Feta Cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese 4 eggs, beaten Salt/Pepper Panko Bread Crumbs for topping Other veggie additions: sautéed grated Carrots, diced Onions or Celery would be great.…

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup One of Will’s creations, this is a terrific way to use leftover vegetables. The veggies provide the thickness so it’s a gluten-free recipe. Wash, trim/peel and chop a mix of veggies (Carrots, Onions, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Turnips, you can use any stems, too). You want 4-5 cups of prepared veggies, place them…

Turkey Pot Pie

Oh yeah, one of the best reasons to make a Turkey for the holidays is to have leftovers for Turkey Pot Pie! Also good for leftover Chicken, Beef or just a mix of Veggies. We like the roll-out crusts found in the refrigerator section of most grocery stores but the frozen ones are terrific, too.…

Roasted Veggie Pasta

Roasted Veggie Pasta

Our Roasted Veggie Pasta really hits the spot. You can add grilled Chicken or Shrimp or any other vegetables you like. The basic dish is very versatile and you will love the three-step recipe. Wash, trim and chop (1) large or (2) small Zucchini into chunks, cut 1 pint of Cherry Tomatoes in half, slice…

Farmhouse Egg Foo Young

Essentially an Asian Omelet, ours is a simple vegetarian recipe that can be adapted to almost any ingredients you like. Add cooked Shrimp or thinly sliced cooked Chicken or Pork this is perfect for leftovers. The Spaghetti Squash and Sunflower Shoots are very similar in texture and color to traditional Bean Sprouts. Ooooh, Pea Shoots…

Chanterelle Mac & 3 Cheese

Chanterelle Mac & 3 Cheese: perfect for the gumpy ‘shrooms! Dice finely 1/2 cup washed and trimmed Chanterelles (use your ugly ones for this) Saute in 4 Tablespoons Butter with 2 cloves Garlic, smashed, salt and pepper Add 1 cup Milk or Cream and 1/2 cup White Wine, simmer for 10 minutes Puree with immersion…

Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is our favorite recipe and it’s gluten-free too! The Broccoli itself provides the thickness. We have a more traditional recipe below. Wash, trim and chop 3/4 pound Broccoli (peel and use the stems, too). In a soup pot sauté Broccoli with 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, season with salt and pepper. Cook until just tender.…

Potato Soup

Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes 2 cups chopped celery Olive Oil Chopped fresh Rosemary, paprika and garlic 4 cups Chicken Broth, Vegetable Broth or Water Instructions Wash, trim and dice three pounds of Potatoes (no need to peel!). Wash, trim and chop Celery, you will need two cups. Saute Potatoes and Celery in and skillet with…

Tin Foil Green Beans

Wash, trim and toss whole Green Beans in just enough Olive Oil to coat, season with salt and pepper. Wrap in tin foil (individual serving foil  packets are cool!) and grill for 7-10 minutes on medium high heat. Allow to rest before serving. (Tip: add some of Vidalia Onion slices for more flavor!)

Grilled Acorn Squash Rings

Cut Acorn Squash into 1″ slices. It is not necessary to peel the Squash, the peel is actually edible and delicious! Cut seeds out of cavity, drizzle with Olive Oil just to coat and season with salt and pepper. We also like to add other spices like Cumin, Paprika, Curry Powder, etc. Grill Acorn Squash…

Kohlrabi Gratin

Ingredients Kohlrabi Vidalia Onion Optional additional vegetables, such as Turnips, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Rutabagas, etc. Flour Grated Cheese Salt and Pepper to taste 1/2 – 1 cup Heavy Cream or Half and Half Instructions Will reminded me about this one after I sent out the email this week, we love this special (not everyday) dish!…

Kohlrabi Schnitzel

Ingredients Kohlrabi Egg, beaten Seasoned Bread Crumbs Oil for frying Instructions Schnitzel seems to be all the rage these days with entire restaurants devoted to this thin fried style of preparing (usually) meats. We first enjoyed Kohlrabi Schnitzel at the late great Dynamic Dish in Atlanta and we have kept it on our Farmhouse Menu…

Peach Cobbler

This recipe will serve a polite portion for 4-6 folks or a serious scoop for 2-4. Wash, trim and slice 4-6 fresh Peaches. No need to peel unless you really don’t like it, the peel has good vitamins! Butter a pie pan or square baking dish then place sliced Peaches in dish. You can arrange…

Veggie Salad

Ingredients Fennel Vidalia Onion Cucumber Vinegar Olive Oil Instructions Wash, trim and chop Fennel bulb and fronds, vidalia onion and cucumber. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil, season with salt and pepper (or use your favorite dressing). Chill in the fridge before serving.

Grilled Pork Roast

Ingredients Bay Leaves Bell Pepper Chicken Broth Coriander Seed Dry White Wine Eggplant Ground Pork Hoisin Sauce Red Pepper Flakes Sake Sausage Soy Sauce Tofu Instructions Brine that Pork! Dissolve 1/2 cup each sugar and salt with 1 gallon water. Add fresh Ground Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic, etc., any other seasonings you like. Place…

Cabbage Slaw with Fennel

Wash, trim and chop Cabbage, Fennel and Vidalia Onion very finely. Prepare dressing: mix together 1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Plain Yogurt, salt, pepper, 1 Tablespoon Honey or Sugar, 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar. Other seasonings to try: Curry Powder; Celery Seeds; Red Pepper Flakes; Cumin; fresh chopped Herbs. Mix together slaw veggies and dressing, chill…

Grilled Roasted Roots

Our classic and favorite veggie dish! Wash, trim and chop a variety of roots. We sent: carrots; turnips; beets; sweet potatoes. Toss with just enough olive oil to coat, season with salt and pepper, wrap in tin foil and grill for 15-20 minutes on medium high heat. Turn once during cooking for best results and…

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Wash, trim, core and chop 2-3 Tomatoes, preferably at least two colors. Trim, peel and chop 1/2 of each Red Onion and Vidalia Onion. Wash, trim and chop 1 medium Cucumber. Wash and chop 2-4 Tablespoons fresh Basil. Combine all in a bowl and dress with 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider (or…

Will’s Grassfed Cheeseburgers

Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef 1/4 Vidalia Onion 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt, pepper, granulated garlic, paprika to taste Red Hill Cheddar cheese Rolls or burger buns Instructions There are two important tips when preparing Grass-Fed or Pasture-Raised Meats. First, don’t overcook the meat! Be sure to take meats off of the grill or out…

Pappardelle with Oxtail Ragu & Salad

Ingredients Oxtail Vidalia onion Olive oil 1 large can diced tomatoes 1-2 cups Red Wine Instructions To prepare Oxtail Ragu: Season Beef with salt and pepper, allow to rest and come to room temperature while preparing the braise. Trim and chop Vidalia Onion, saute with 2T Olive Oil, salt and pepper in an iron skillet…