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New Potatoes and Basil

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs new potatoes 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 bunch basil, minced (substitute or add parsley, dill, cilantro) 2 large shallots, spring onions, or 1/2 cured onion, diced 2 large garlic cloves, minced salt and pepper to taste sour cream or plain yogurt (optional) PREPARATION Pierce potatoes with [...]

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Spring Toastie with Parsley Aioli

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 small or one large zucchini, trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise about 1/4-inch thick 4 thin slices of onion, about 1/8-inch thick 1 cup carrots, trimmed, and thinly sliced lengthwise about 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic 2 tablespoons parsley, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise [...]

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Spinach Quiche

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 6 cups spinach, well-rinsed and chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 3 eggs Crème fraîche or cream cheese, 3-ounce container (about 1/2 cup) 1/3 cup whole milk 1/2 cup grated white cheddar or Gruyere 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 [...]

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Parsley, Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups potatoes, well-scrubbed and cut in 1-inch dice 2 cups Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and halved (or quartered, if very large) 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat [...]

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The FruitGuys Tips: Uses for Fresh Parsley

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Parsley is high in vitamins A, C, and K, and abundant in chlorophyll, which provides its well-known breath-freshening power. After discarding the stems, chop fresh parsley and use in salads, soups, pastas, egg dishes, veggie roasts, and more. Store for up to a week in a plastic bag in the fridge with stems wrapped in [...]

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Apple Root-Veggie Salad

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 apples, sliced into bite-sized pieces (peels optional) 1 cup potatoes, thinly sliced into bite-sized chunks about 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal about 1/4-inch thick 1/4 cup onion, minced or very thinly sliced 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced or chopped (optional) 1/3 [...]

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Simple Roasted Cauliflower

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt and black pepper to taste 1/4 bunch parsley, chopped (optional) PREPARATION Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt pepper, and garlic. Place [...]

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Winter Squash Soup With Sage

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Adapted from ‘Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone’ by Deborah Madison , courtesy of  Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 winter squash 1/4 cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, shucked 2 tablespoons chopped, dried sage leaves 2 onions, diced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 quarts water or broth of choice Fresh chopped parsley, chives or other green [...]

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Skillet Potatoes and Peppers

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 Yukon gold potatoes 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional: Garnish with chopped herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or thyme. PREPARATION Place whole potatoes in a pot and cover entirely [...]

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Mushroom Penne Pasta

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Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound penne pasta (16 ounces) 1 1/2–2 cups mushrooms, gently washed and chopped into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter White wine 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Fresh flat-leaf parsley or [...]

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Spaghetti Squash with Onion, Garlic, and Parmesan Cheese

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Adapted from steamykitchen.com INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash 2–3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375°F. Pierce squash a few times with a fork or sharp paring knife (to [...]

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Tomato Eggplant Spread

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh tomato (for cherry tomatoes, cut in half; for larger tomatoes, remove seeds and cut in 1-inch dice) 1 cup eggplant, peeled and cut in 1-inch dice 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallot 1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar [...]

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Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

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Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried 7 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese PREPARATION Toast garlic in small dry skillet over [...]

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Dragon Bean Succotash

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup corn kernels, cut from the cob 1 cup dragon beans or other beans with edible pods (such as green or yellow beans), ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces— may also use 1/2 to 3/4 cups shelled beans, such as lima beans or fresh cranberry beans 1/4–1/2 [...]

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Avocado-Feta Salsa

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Adapted from keyingredient.com INGREDIENTS 1 avocado, pit and peel removed, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes (plum or cherry), chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1–2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 4 ounces feta cheese, coarsely crumbled Pita bread or tortilla [...]

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Herbed Potato Salad

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2–2 cups potatoes, cut in bite-sized chunks (peels are optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh herb leaves (dill, basil, mint, parsley, etc.) 2 tablespoons red onion or shallot, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard Salt and black pepper to [...]

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Summer Veggie Ragout

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup eggplant, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes (Note: very small eggplant may be left unpeeled) 1 cup zucchini or other summer squash, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cup sweet pepper and/or tomato, de-seeded and diced 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced (red, white, or yellow) 2 cloves garlic, [...]

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Zucchini (Summer Squash) Pancakes

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (or other summer squash) 2 tablespoons very finely chopped onion 1 or 2 cloves finely minced garlic 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill, basil, fennel frond, or parsley, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4–1/2 cup flour (white whole [...]

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Summer Thai Salad

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Adapted from myrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups sliced peeled cucumber 1–2 cups bell pepper strips 3/4 cup carrot, julienned or grated 1/4 cup onion, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons peanuts or cashews, finely chopped Dressing: 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce or [...]

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Not Your Momma’s Coleslaw

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 small head green cabbage or other cabbage 4 large carrots, shredded 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 3/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat is fine, as is swapping half with yogurt 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon celery seed (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly [...]

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Skillet-Roasted Corn Salad

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh corn kernels cut from the cob 4–8 ounces black beans (cooked or canned), rinsed 1 avocado, skin and pit removed, sliced 1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika Juice of 1 lime 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste Fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint, [...]

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Carrot Beet Salad

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 medium (or three small) beets, shredded 4 large carrots, shredded 2 apples, shredded 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons apple cider or other vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil salt to taste PREPARATION Toss shredded apple, carrot, beet and parsley together in a [...]

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Pasta With Leeks and Fresh Herbs

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Adapted from a recipe by Mark Bittman INGREDIENTS 3 big or 4 medium leeks, white and very light green parts only 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 red bell pepper or 1 large tomato, minced (optional) 1 pound capellini, spaghetti, [...]

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Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Cheese

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Adapted from Cook with Jamie by Jamie Oliver INGREDIENTS 4 beets, washed, peeled, and cut into matchsticks (aka, julienned) 2 green apples, (peeled or not—your preference), cored, and cut into matchsticks 7 ounces goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white balsamic or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt [...]

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Lemony Asparagus Penne

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Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup diced onion 2 stalks green garlic, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 2 cups asparagus, cut about 1  1/2 inches long 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup lemon juice Zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley [...]

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Confetti Salad

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Adapted from Chef Kemi Nekvapil INGREDIENTS 1 apple on the tart side, preferably Granny Smith 2 medium carrots or 6 baby carrots 1 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1/2 cup parsley 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons herbed vinegar or apple cider vinegar Juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 tablespoon grated ginger 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 [...]

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Butternut Squash Gratin

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Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into even-sized cubes (1/2-inch to 1-inch) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/3 cup chopped parsley 3 tablespoons flour Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 325°F and lightly oil a shallow baking dish. In a bowl, toss the [...]

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Glazed Radishes

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Adapted from Gourmet Magazine INGREDIENTS 1 bunch radishes, rinsed and trimmed (cut large radishes in half; small radishes may be left whole) 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced parsley leaves Water, enough to just cover the radishes PREPARATION In a heavy saucepan wide enough to hold the radishes in [...]

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Cabbage Slaw with Parsley Dressing

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Adapted from cookthink.com INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 4 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper PREPARATION Prep the cabbage and onion, and [...]

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Farfalle with Mushrooms, Leeks, and Parsley

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Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound farfalle, cooked according to package directions 1–2 cups thickly sliced mushrooms 1 cup leek (white and light green part only) sliced scant 1/2-inch thick (thoroughly clean the leeks to remove all grit) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt A pinch of red [...]

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Horseradish Sauce

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Adapted from myrecipes.com Grated horseradish placed in an airtight container will keep in the fridge for a few weeks. A sprinkle of horseradish, freshly grated or combined with cream, will add zest to cooked dishes or sandwiches. INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup grated fresh horseradish root 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1  1/2 cups crème fraîche or sour [...]

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Baba Ghanoush

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Adapted from foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS 1 large eggplant (about 1 pound) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (or 2 tablespoons dry) 2 tablespoons tahini (can use sesame oil as substitution) 2 tablespoons lemon juice PREPARATION Prick eggplant with a fork and place on a cookie sheet lined with [...]

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Herbed Broccoli Salad

Adapted from www.chow.com INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 1  1/2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons brined capers, minced 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 medium shallot, minced 3 cups broccoli, stems removed and chopped into small florets Salt and pepper PREPARATION Bring a medium pot of heavily salted [...]

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Pasta with Leeks and Cabbage

Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 1 pound of pasta shells 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary (or thyme) 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup grated parmesan PREPARATION Cook pasta according to [...]

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Radish and Apple Slaw with Citrus Dressing

Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS Slaw Veggies: 1 cup very thinly sliced radishes 2 cups grated apple (not peeled) 1 cup tangelo segments 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley Citrus Dressing: 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon each [...]

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Garlic Broccoli Penne

Adapted from www.vegweb.com INGREDIENTS 1  1/2 cups dry whole wheat penne pasta 2 cups broccoli florets 1 green pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped 8 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped PREPARATION Prepare penne according to the instructions on the [...]

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Up with Parsley!

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Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) needs a good PR agency. For years parsley sadly clung to the edge of entree platters and was stuffed into deli display cases to make the other food look “fresh.”  Yet parsley not only tastes good, but is loaded with vitamins as well. Parsley is native to the Mediterranean.  It has been [...]

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Balsamic-Marinated Radicchio and Rapini

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head radicchio, cut into 2 inch wedges 1 bunch of rapini, rinsed, ends removed and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces 1/2 cup parsley, stems removed, and finely chopped 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and minced finely 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]

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Roasted Purple Cauliflower, Sunchokes, and Butternut Squash

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head purple cauliflower, washed, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 sunchokes (also called Jerusalem Artichokes), scrubbed well, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (about 1 cup) 1 Butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2-3 cups) 1 head of garlic, cloves separated, peeled 6 sprigs [...]

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Parlet with Parsley

Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) needs a PR agency. Sadly, for years parsley has clung to the edge of entree platters and was used as borders in deli display cases to make the other food look “fresh.” In ancient times even the Greeks ran screaming from the sight of it. According to Plutarch, the ancient Greek historian, [...]

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