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Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch lemon verbena Water to cover Sweetener (optional) PREPARATION Rinse lemon verbena and place in a large pot, reserving a few leaves for garnish. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, turn off and allow to steep and cool. Can be boiled [...]

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Broccoli Fritters

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Adapted from smittenkitchen.com, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 cups chopped broccoli (including peeled stems) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup flour 1/3 cup grated hard cheese 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt, pepper and red chili flakes to taste Butter or other high-heat oil for cooking PREPARATION Steam broccoli in steamer basket [...]

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Middle Eastern Carrot Fennel Slaw

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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 small bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced 4 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) 3/4 teaspoon ground dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon salt PREPARATION Toss sliced carrots and fennel. In a separate bowl, mix [...]

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Dry Sautéed String Beans

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound (1–1 1/2 cups) string beans, cleaned, tips removed, cut into 2–3 inch pieces 1 cup peanut oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili paste 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional) Salt to taste PREPARATION Heat oil in a wok or deep pan and fry [...]

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Classic Lemonade

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS The juice of 2–3 lemons 2–3 tablespoons of sugar (honey or agave nectar may be used in place of sugar) 2–3 cups of room temperature water PREPARATION Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Note: if using honey or agave, stir with 1 cup of warm water to melt sweetener, then [...]

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Quick Broiled Eggplant

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 eggplant Olive oil Salt Optional extras: Fresh mozzarella cheese Marinara sauce Fresh basil or pesto PREPARATION Preheat oven to broil. Slice eggplant horizontally into 1/2-inch rounds, brush both sides with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Broil on each side for 3–4 minutes or until browned and tender. Serves [...]

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Easy Rhubarb Cake

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 cups rhubarb, washed well and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 to 1-1/4 cups natural cane sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour (or white whole-wheat flour) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix rhubarb [...]

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Honey-Pickled Radishes

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch radishes 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons sea salt, or smoked sea salt 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 2 cloves garlic 1 sprig fresh dill PREPARATION Wash radishes well, trim off the stems and roots, then cut [...]

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Potato-and-Carrot Mash

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Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 1 large or 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 2 garlic cloves Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons butter (more or less to taste) PREPARATION [...]

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Fresh Fava Salad

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh fava beans 1 head green garlic, minced 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed, and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal, about 1/8-inch thick 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons water or white wine 1–2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette 2 [...]

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