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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3–4 cups sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed and thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch thick (peels optional) 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green onion, chopped (optional) 3/4 1 tablespoon olive oil 3/4–1 cup Gruyère, Parmesan, or Cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup cream, half and half, or milk 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]

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Winter Radish Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

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Adapted from foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch/head of salad greens (baby spinach, butter lettuce, arugula, endive, living cress, etc.), approximately 4–6 cups 1 cup radishes, very thinly sliced (using food processor or mandoline) 1 apple or pear, cored and finely diced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon shallot or onion, minced [...]

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Baked Spaghetti Squash

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) Fresh herb leaves (optional): 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, basil, savory, oregano, thyme, or a combination (start with a teaspoon and add more to taste). PREPARATION Preheat oven [...]

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Winter Squash Season!

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’Tis the season for delicious winter squash–infused victuals! These versatile gourds, such as pumpkins, kabocha, acorn, and butternut squash, can be used in a whole slew of delicious seasonal recipes, many of which start with squash puree. Following are instructions for a simple Roasted Winter Squash Puree, along with 3 of our favorite ways to [...]

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Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce

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Adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 8 ounces penne or other short pasta 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree 1 cup veggie broth (or reserved pasta water) 1/2 cup half-and-half (regular, fat-free, or vegan) 2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh herb options (choose one) • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, sage, or oregano, chopped; OR: • 2 tablespoons fresh basil [...]

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Roasted Pumpkin Soup

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups pumpkin puree (see Cook’s note) 1/2–3/4 cup onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon–1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg A pinch to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2–3 cups vegetable broth In a medium-size [...]

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Rainbow Chard & Roasted Beet Pasta

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Adapted from poorgirleatswell.com INGREDIENTS 10oz whole-wheat fettuccine or linguine 3 medium beets 1 large bunch of rainbow chard 1 small head of fresh garlic (or 1/2 a large one), skins removed and coarsely chopped 1 small red onion (or 1/2 a large one), sliced into 1-inch pieces Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon [...]

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Uses for Fresh Lavender

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Adapted from oldfashionedliving.com Lavender Lemonade 6 cups cold water 6 lemons (approximately 1 cup of lemon juice) 12 stems fresh lavender (rinsed) 1 cup sugar (or more to taste) Mix 3 cups water with sugar in a sauce pan and bring to a light boil. Remove flowers from the stem (whole is OK too) and [...]

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Kohlrabi Salad

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Adapted from recipebinder.com INGREDIENTS 1 head of kohlrabi (greens removed), peeled 2 carrots, washed well 1 apple or Asian pear, with peel (or half of each) 1 cup leafy greens, chopped, such as Swiss chard, spinach, or kale (optional) 1 of 3 dressing choices (following) Dressing 1: Apple Vinaigrette 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons [...]

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Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Adapted from Epicurious INGREDIENTS 2 bell peppers 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1–2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large tomato, peeled and seeded 1 tablespoon fresh basil or oregano, minced 3/4 cup long-grain rice 2-1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, heated 1 zucchini, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons pine nuts or [...]

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Apple-Celeriac Salad with Honey-Mustard Dressing

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Adapted from seasonalchef.com INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons coarse mustard 2 teaspoons honey 1 shallot, chopped 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup canola oil 1 celeriac root 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 apples, grated or finely julienned 1 cup radish, thinly sliced 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced [...]

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Sautéed Yellow Beans and Peppers with Almonds

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Adapted from Real Simple INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 lb yellow wax beans, ends trimmed (approx. 1 1/2 to 2 cups) 1 gold or red bell pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch strips 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper [...]

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Late Summer Chowder

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Recipe by The FruitGuys’ Rachel Schiros INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons coconut oil (or butter or olive oil) 1–2 medium-size sweet onions, thinly sliced 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 teaspoons salt 1 large sweet potato or small butternut squash (or other hard squash), peeled and cubed 2–3 red, orange, or yellow sweet bell peppers, chopped in [...]

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Onion-Parsley Dip

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Adapted from GroupRecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1/2 cup Walla Walla onion or shallot, finely chopped 6 sprigs of fresh parsley 1 teaspoon olive oil or other flavored oil such as walnut or pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Dash of crushed red pepper flakes PREPARATION Peel [...]

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Jalapeño Cornbread

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Adapted from foodandwine.com INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1/4 cup jalapeños, stems and seeds removed, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1  1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1  1/4 cups medium-grind cornmeal 1 tablespoon baking powder 1  1/2 teaspoons [...]

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Stone Fruit Yogurt Pops

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Adapted from epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 3–4 ripe peaches, nectarines, and/or apricots, pitted and chopped 3/4 to 1 cup Greek-style yogurt (1/4 cup for each piece of fruit) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup water Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons Amaretto 
(optional) PREPARATION Equipment needed includes 8 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds and [...]

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