Adapted from Rancho la Puerta Cookbook INGREDIENTS One bulb fennel 1½ teaspoons sesame oil Three cloves garlic, thinly sliced One small dried hot chili pepper One shallot, finely …
Cherry Tomato and Avocado Salad
Adapted from newyorktimes.com INGREDIENTS Cherry tomatoes, 1 basket (or approximately 1½ cups), washed and halved 1 large avocado (or 2 small) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons …
Eggplant, Broccoli, and Tofu Stir-Fry in Garlic Sauce
Adapted from food.com INGREDIENTS Sauce: ⅔ cup broth (vegetable or chicken), heated Three tablespoons rice wine vinegar Three tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce One tablespoon brown …
Red Wine Poached Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Courtesy of J.M. Hirsch, AP Food Editor for The Daily News INGREDIENTS 6 pears, peeled, stem left intact 1 750-milliliter bottle red wine 1 cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves 1 cup of …
Curry with Cabbage and Cauliflower
Adapted from teczcape.com INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion, small, peeled and sliced thin 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with the flat part of the knife 2 …
Preservation Harvest plums now available on West Coast
Introducing Preservation Harvest—produce that makes a difference. Buying plums can help save a farm and make healthier land. West Coast customers, get a box of 25 refreshing Black Amber Plums from …
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans
Adapted from foodbuzz.com Start your pickling adventures with this straightforward recipe for refrigerator-pickled green beans. These essential techniques will help you create flavorful, crisp …
How to Pickle Cactus
Before starting your DIY home pickling project, The FruitGuys recommends you familiarize yourself with basic pickling practices to ensure that you produce a batch of healthy, delicious pickles. There …
Grated Beet, Carrot, Cucumber, and Onion Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette and Toasted Sesame Seeds
INGREDIENTS Salad One bunch baby beets, scrubbed and grated Three carrots, peeled and grated One cucumber; ends removed, peeled, and grated ¼ onion, peeled and minced Two tablespoons …
Pinto Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Adapted from Bon Appétit INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 jalapeno chili pepper, seeds removed and finely minced 2 stalks of celery, rinsed and chopped 1 teaspoon …
Reviving Wilted Greens: A Step-by-Step Guide
Revive your wilted greens and restore their crisp texture using this quick and easy ice-water bath method. Our guide will show you how to perk up your greens in just a few simple steps, getting them …
Owl Update
The FruitGuys recently donated an owl box to Kauffman's Fruit Farm in Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania. Here are a few photos of owls on the farm. We hope they'll begin using our box soon! Stay tuned for …
Carrot and Potato Home Fries
INGREDIENTS 4 potatoes, scrubbed 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 3–inch chunks 1 tablespoon butter, cut in half 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, halved, …
Best Ever Pear
A pear that lives up to its name. The best ever pear ripens and eats similarly to a Bartlett but can have increased sugar content. Outwardly, it may exhibit signs of “russetting,” or spots on the skin …
Good Fruit = GoodWorks
The FruitGuys GoodWorks Project includes our Farm Steward and Community Outreach programs which have donated thousands of pieces of fruit to charitable organizations nationwide. Our Farm Steward …
Asparagus & Chard Risotto
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups aborio rice 3/4 cups white wine 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic 1 small onion, diced 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 …
Kohlrabi and Ginger Stir-Fry Recipe
Adapted from Gourmet Enjoy the earthy, peppery flavor of kohlrabi paired with zesty ginger in this colorful dish. This recipe transforms simple ingredients like kohlrabi, carrots, and bok choy into …
Spicy Stir-Fried Brown Rice with Broccoli and Sugar Snap Peas
INGREDIENTS For Rice: 1 cup of brown rice 3 cups of vegetable broth (from boullion) For Stir-Fry: ½ cup of water 1 broccoli crown, cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1 cup of …
Preparing Rancho Gordo’s Good Mother Stallard Beans
Soak Your Beans Pick through the beans, discarding any discolored or shriveled beans or any foreign matter. Rinse well. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, cover 2 cups of dried beans with 6 cups …
Simple Steamed & Buttery Romanesco with Italian Parsley
INGREDIENTS 1 head of Romanesco (aka Romanesco cauliflower or Romanesco broccoli), base removed and discarded, florets and stalks chopped into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon butter ¼ cup …
