The Fourth of July brings to mind so many different images simultaneously: afternoons by a pool, American flags fluttering on front porches, and delicious food hot off the grill. From the …
Recipes
Fabulous Figs
On the West Coast, summer tends to linger. Back-to-school sales may cede shelf space to Halloween candy, but even as the days grow shorter, golden afternoons beckon, encouraging weekend picnics and …
Clock In and Eat
The Lunch Lady is not dogmatic about breakfast. The Lunch Lady believes that if you eat breakfast and it works for you – i.e., you are maintaining your weight and health – that’s awesome. And if …
Chicken in the Pot: Get Three Meals Out of One Bird
There’s nothing better than a great home-cooked meal. Except one that can turn into two or three home-cooked meals. My favorite three-for is roast chicken. For many years I bought wonderful roast …
Radish-Cabbage ColeslawӬ
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pound cabbage, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups) 6-8 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/2 …
Happy New Year Peas
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound dried black-eyed peas One small onion, chopped One tablespoon minced garlic Three tablespoons brown sugar One tablespoon mustard One …
Lentil and Celery Root Salad
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large celery root (celeriac) 9 cups of water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained Three tablespoons olive oil …
Garlicky Steamed Artichoke with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Two artichokes Two tablespoons butter Two cloves garlic, sliced Salt and pepper to taste For Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise Three …
Stir-Fried Baby Artichokes
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Three baby artichokes One lemon halved & squeezed into a large glass bowl with water Two cloves garlic, minced One tablespoon olive oil, salt, …
“Sugar Pie” Pumpkin and Purple Cauliflower Coconut Curry
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 Tablespoon plus two teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1 “sugar pie” pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 medium …
Roasted Vegetables (with leek)
Adapted from Gourmet Magazine INGREDIENTS 2 leeks, white part only, cut into ½-inch slices 3 turnips, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes 4-5 red potatoes, peeled, cut into ½-inch cubes …
Squash Blossom Quesadillas (“Meigs-adillas”)
INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and diced or ¼ of your favorite salsa 4-6 squash blossoms (Regular FV only) ½ cup …
Curried Yellow Indian Woman Heirloom Beans with Quetzal Farm’s Paprika Peppers
INGREDIENTS ½ pound (1/2 bag) of Rancho Gordo Yellow Indian Woman Heirloom Beans 2 Quetzal Farms dried paprika peppers 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 …
