Authentic paella recipe
December 13, 2018
Paella has been a favorite in Spanish homes for centuries. Most historians agree that this rice-based dish originated in the Spanish city of Valencia, which has been a major producer of rice for more than a thousand years.
Paella's historical roots are very humble, as it was primarily a...
Rebecca Taggart
Seasonal sunchoke recipe
November 29, 2018
The sunchoke, aka Jerusalem artichoke, is the tuber from a very tall sunflower-like plant that originated in North America and looks a bit like ginger root. Sunchokes are mild and quite easy to cook. Their flavor is reminiscent of artichoke hearts and potatoes.
They are a delightful...
The FruitGuys
Simple persimmon salad recipe
November 15, 2018
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys
Two of winter's tastiest treats—squash and persimmon—come together in this healthy, colorful salad recipe.
INGREDIENTS
Winter squash, 2 cups, sliced (after cooking)
Fuyu persimmon (1 large or 2 small)
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
2–3 cups kale (destemmed),...
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Easy ratatouille recipe
November 8, 2018
By FarmShares member Lisa Lawrence, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop
This classic French dish is perfect year-round. Use this easy ratatouiile recipe to fill the kitchen with delicious aromas and satisfy your tastebuds with a multicolored mélange of vegetables. It’s the perfect dish to...
The FruitGuys
Three cooling meal ideas
July 27, 2017
When the weather and your schedule both heat up, the last thing you want to do is march into the kitchen at the end of a long, hot day and crank up the oven to cook dinner.
These three entrées are easy, speedy, and delicious, and the leftovers make for an easy work lunch the next day. They’re...
Miriam Wolf
Four summer fruit salads to love
June 29, 2017
Now that hot weather is upon us, all signs point to fruit salad. Many fruits are at their peak in July and August, so eating as much of your favorites as possible should be high on your summer to-do list.
Colorful, sweet, and refreshing, fruit salad will help you win all the summer parties, from...
Miriam Wolf
May 17, 2017
Recipe by The FruitGuys
Corn on the cob is the perfect spring and summer snack—it’s delicious cold or warm!
INGREDIENTS
Ears of corn
Salt and pepper to taste
Butter or olive oil
Optional extras:
Fresh lime juice
Balsamic vinegar
Chili powder
Cheese (freshly grated parmesan works great)
PREPARATION...
The FruitGuys
April 20, 2017
Adapted from herbsspices.about.com
INGREDIENTS
1 pint (8 ounces) ripe strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
2–3 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground coarse black pepper
PREPARATION
Place the sliced berries in a medium nonreactive bowl (such as glass)....
The FruitGuys
March 27, 2017
Recipe by The FruitGuys
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons fresh blood-orange juice
½ teaspoon blood-orange zest
¼ cup olive oil
1 small garlic clove, very finely minced (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh herbs of choice (parsley, basil, tarragon, cilantro, mint, oregano, rosemary, etc.), finely...
The FruitGuys
January 15, 2017
Adapted from weeatreal.com
INGREDIENTS
1 Cara Cara orange (see Cook’s Note)
2 satsuma mandarins (see Cook’s Note)
2 Watermelon radishes (aka Rooseheart or Beauty Heart radishes)
¼ cup red onion (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh citrus juice (navel orange, Cara Cara, satsuma, tangerine, etc.)
1...
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