Hungarian Mushroom Soup Hungarian Mushroom Soup is one of my favorite soups of all time. Rich, creamy and warming, this soup can mend marriages, turn cloudy days into sunny ones, and conjure a basket of kittens at will. Also, it tastes really good. Especially when it rains. The inspiration for today’s recipe comes from a […]
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Zucchini & Summer Squash Galette
Galette, a free-form French pastry, includes some of my favorite elements: Handmade, rustic, plenty of butter, and filled with cheese and vegetables, this pastry makes a great addition to – or centerpiece of – any breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Flaky, warm and savory, this dish is sure to satisfy. Here’s how: INGREDIENTS: 2 or […]
Summer Tacos
I prefer my food in the summer to be fresh and cooling, like salads, tomato sandwiches, and TACOS! Tacos in my house include lots of garden-fresh veggies like cabbage, corn, carrots, scallions, cilantro, tomatoes… Mmmm. I like to combine my veggies into one big salad or ‘slaw, and then keep it in the fridge for […]
Garlic Scape Pesto
The first time I saw garlic scapes was at a farm stand down the road from my house. I had never cooked with them before, but thankfully the grower had put a pile of printed out recipes next to the scapes for sale. That’s where I picked up this recipe for garlic scape pesto. It’s […]
Radish & Cucumber Salad
On a hot summer day, this salad will cool you off, while adding some exciting flavor to your meal! This makes a great side dish, or double the recipe and bring it to your next BBQ or picnic. INGREDIENTS (makes 4 servings) 2 cucumbers, cut into a large dice 6-8 radishes, shredded 1 Tablespoon olive […]
Noodle Soup (Pho) in a Jar
I recently saw one of those recipe videos on Facebook for pho in a jar and thought it would be the perfect take-along for lunch. The options for this recipe are nearly limitless, but they all carry along a similar theme: fresh vegetables, noodles, and broth (meat and tofu are optional but lovely additions, too). […]
Fiddleheads
Vermonters come out in droves for the first green things to sprout after a long winter. The tender new foliage of dandelions, ramps, and fiddleheads are delicious and filled with nutrients. One of my favorites has become fiddleheads. Now, before you go picking the uncoiled heads of any old fern, know that there is a […]
Squash Soup
This recipe makes great use of roasted squash! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds squash, roasted in the oven or peeled, cubed and boiled until tender 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon hot pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk or heavy cream 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded […]
Two Salad Dressing Recipes
We’ve got salad greens in the CSA shares this week, and Farmer Kyle shared with us his own personal recipe for salad dressing. I also have a go-to recipe that is quick and easy to make. Check them both out below, and give one or both a try on your next salad. And if you […]
Perfect French Fries
Ah, the potato. At first glance it is a lowly root vegetable, but don’t let it fool you: It is capable of great tastiness. Take, for example, mashed potatoes, garlic smashed potatoes, oven roasted potatoes, cream of potato soup, baked potatoes, home fries, and french fries. The long list of things that can be done […]