Recipes

Chicken with Apples, Potatoes & Escarole

By FruitGuys Staff on September 27, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3/4 lb potatoes, cut in to 1 inch cubes 4 boneless chicken breasts with skin (I also use pork chops in this recipe) Salt and pepper to …

Tagged With: apple, California

Caramelized Pears and Onions

By FruitGuys Staff on September 26, 2013

Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 2 pears (ripe but still firm), cored and quartered 2 red onions, each cut into 6 wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to …

Tagged With: fall, pear

Raw Carrot Onion Salad

By FruitGuys Staff on September 19, 2013

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 carrots, grated 1/2 small onion, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (optional) 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice …

Tagged With: California, salad

Eggplant and Leek Stir-Fry

By The FruitGuys on September 2, 2013

Caraway adds a surprising hint of licorice to this stir-fry recipe.

50 Ways to Use Tomatoes

By Miriam Wolf on August 29, 2013

When the Tomato Harvest is Too Much, Get Creative When every garden in town is exploding with tomatoes, and even the Topsy Turvy tomato grower on your patio is producing Sweet 100s faster than you …

Roasted Poblano Peppers

By Rebecca Dienner on August 22, 2013

This recipe is divinely delicious, slyly spicy, and especially easy to make!

Red Currant Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on August 7, 2013

A recipe that's chock-full of healthy vegetables and fruits, studded with red currants and tied together with a sweet-and-spicy vinaigrette.

Tagged With: salad

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

By Rebecca Dienner on August 7, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FuitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups whole tomatillos (about 6 medium-sized tomatillos), husked and washed well 1–3 hot peppers, depending on heat preference (such …

Tagged With: appetizer, healthy snacks, summer

Fresh Tomato Penne

By Rebecca Dienner on August 1, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (regular, roma, or cherry) 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced 1 …

Tagged With: summer, vegetarian

Poached Vanilla Peaches

By Rebecca Dienner on July 26, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 peaches, ripe (fragrant) but not too soft 2 cups sweet white or dessert wine 1/4 cup maple syrup, agave, or sugar (see Cook’s …

Tagged With: stone fruit, summer

Eggplant Fries

By Rebecca Dienner on July 18, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 4 cups eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch thick fries (about 3–4 inches long) 3/4 cup flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup panko …

Tagged With: healthy snacks, vegetarian

Garlic Zucchini Bites

By Rebecca Dienner on July 2, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 medium zucchini, cut in 1 1/2-inch rounds 1/2 cup onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1–2 cloves garlic, …

Tagged With: appetizer, healthy snacks, summer

Cucumber-Peach Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on June 26, 2013

Use the sweetest peaches and the snappiest cukes you can find for this simple but mouthwatering salad.

Tagged With: lunch, stone fruit, summer fruit

Tagged With: mushrooms, vegetarian

Easy Roasted Baby Potatoes

By Rebecca North on June 4, 2013

INGREDIENTS Baby or new potatoes Olive oil or Earth Balance Malt vinegar or rice wine vinegar Sea Salt PREPARATION Preheat oven to 400 °F. Scrub potatoes gently, leaving skins …

Kohlrabi, Beet, and Apple Slaw

By The FruitGuys on May 29, 2013

This recipe for spicy-sweet slaw is a crunchy and delicious way to eat your vegetables!