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Kale, Parmesan & Pumpkin Seed Salad

26 Saturday Nov 2011

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My friend, Sutton, introduced me to this extremely simple, yet flavorful salad. The combination of shredded kale, parmesan, pumpkin seeds, and a simple vinaigrette create a wonderfully, unique, texture-rich salad.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bunch of kale (try red russian, or curly)
  • 1 to 1.5 cups thickly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette

DIRECTIONS

  1. Finely shred/cut the kale, rinse well, and remove excess water in a salad spinner.
  2. Combine kale and enough vinaigrette to evenly coat in a large bowl. Let stand for 1 hour.
  3. Toss with parmesan cheese and pumpkin seeds and serve.
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Vegetarian Mole Chili

16 Wednesday Mar 2011

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What a unique and complex variation of the standard chili! This recipe combines several different types of chili peppers and chocolate to create an extremely savory chili. Top with organic sour cream.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3-4 tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 4 tsp cumin
  • 1-2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 quart vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 4 (8-ounce) cans diced green chilies
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 large bunch swiss chard or kale
  • 2-3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1-1.5 oz semi-sweet dark chocolate
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions until brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Saute for 1 minute.
  2. Add broth, water and red bell peppers through tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all vegetables are almost tender.
  3. Stir in swiss chard/kale through chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixed evenly throughout. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until all the vegetables are tender and the swiss chard/kale is cooked.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and vinegar, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve with organic sour cream.

Tamale Pie

12 Saturday Mar 2011

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This Tamale Pie is a TASTY variation of a vegetable pot pie. As someone who grew up on Tex-Mex food, I absolutely love this dish and make it quite often with all sorts of different fillings. This particular variation uses butternut squash, winter greens and potatoes. Top with organic sour cream and Tomatillo & Cilantro Salsa and serve with Mexican Cabbage Salad or a simple green salad.

Adapted from Moosewood Restaurant Celebrates Cookbook.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded if you don’t want it to be as spicy)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 large buch swiss chard or kale
  • 2 cups potatoes (no need to peel if they are organic, just scrub well)
  • 2-3 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash or sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded organic cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 tbsp unbleached, organic white flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 2 organic, free-range eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup organic buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large stockpot, saute onions, garlic salt and chili in the oil until the onions start to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the cumin. Add the water, broth, potatoes and butternut squash. Bring to  boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add kale/swiss chard and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Stire in the lime or lemon juice, transfer stew to a 9X13-inch baking pan (prepared with cooking spray). Sprinkle on the cheese.
  3. In a bowl, stir together cornmeal through cilantro. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until mixed. Pour the topping over the stew and cheese and spread evenly to cover.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the topping comes out clean.
  5. Serve hot, topped with sour cream (if you aren’t vegan) and Tomatillo & Cilantro Salsa.

Winter Enchiladas with Sweet Potato, Corn & Kale

06 Sunday Mar 2011

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It’s the end of winter, beginning of spring, which means slim pickings from the farmers’ market and Star Hollow Farm’s winter CSA. With a plethora of root vegetables, apples, sweet potato, and winter greens, it’s easy to get in a winter time vegetable rut. Therefore, I decided to try altering my Enchiladas recipe with some winter veggies. WOW were these delicious…I didn’t miss the summer veggies at all! The filling is delicious and extremely versatile. I was able to make both quesadillas and nachos with the extras.

Adapted from CookingLight. Original enchilada recipe and sauce recipe available at cookinglight.com.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1  tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into small 1/4″ cubes
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 large bunch kale, chopped (stems removed and discarded)
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1  (10-ounce) package frozen whole-kernel corn*
  • 1  (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3  cups enchilada sauce
  • Cooking spray
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1  cup  (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) monterey pepper jack cheese, divided

DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare enchilada sauce.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. While enchilada sauce is simmering, saute onions and sweet potatoes in olive oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick pan and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes. Add chopped kale and corn, cook until vegetables are just tender. Stir in beans and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
  4. Spread 1 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer one row of tortillas across top of sauce (you may need to cut tortillas in half). Spread 1/3 of vegetable mixture on top of sauce; sprinkle with 1/4 of cheese;  and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Repeat layers, ending in sauce. (Alternatively: Spoon about 1/4 cup vegetable mixture down center of 1 tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese, and roll up. Place seam-side down in baking dish. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, vegetable filling, and 14 tablespoons cheese. Spread remaining 2 cups sauce evenly over enchiladas.)
  5. Cover with foil; bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

*Filling alternatives/options:

  • 2 cups diced zucchini, 1 (10 oz) package frozen whole-kernel corn
  • 3 medium eggplant; 1 bunch collard greens, kale or swiss chard; 1 medium to large leek
  • 1 bunch garlic scapes; 1 bunch swiss chard; 2 ears fresh corn; 1 large onion

 

Pizza with Roasted Sunchokes, Kale & Garlic

10 Monday Jan 2011

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Wondering what to do with those CSA sunchokes (also called Jerusalem artichokes)? Try roasting them and throwing them on top of a homemade pizza.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound sunchokes, washed well and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 large bunch of kale, coarsely chopped, stems removed
  • 1 cup of Pizza Sauce
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Pizza Dough
  • 1 tbsp coarse cornmeal
  • salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the sunchokes and garlic cloves with oil and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Bake in a shallow dish or on a baking sheet for 20-30 minutes, until just tender. (Note: it is very easy to overdo sunchokes. They will turn to mush if cooked for too long, so monitor them closely.)
  2. Meanwhile, saute kale in 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil on medium heat until tender and cooked down. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Turn oven to 475 degrees F. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface. Sprinkle 1 tbsp coarse cornmeal on a non-stick baking sheet or a pizza stone. Carefully place rolled out dough on top of the baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake in oven for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove partially cooked pizza crust from oven and evenly spread 3/4 cup to 1 cup sauce over the crust. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, kale and sunchokes.
  5. Bake for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Sweet Potato, Kale & Black Bean Fajitas

08 Saturday Jan 2011

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Tired of the traditional fajita? This is a delicious recipe, bursting with flavor and color. Use fresh tortillas, and top the filling with organic sour cream, homemade guacamole and shredded cheddar cheese for a filling vegetarian meal. For the best flavor, use organic, locally produced vegetables and dairy.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into small 1/4 inch cubes
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 large bunch of kale, rinsed and roughly chopped
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tsp ground cumin, divided
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • freshly ground salt and pepper
  • 8 tortillas
  • cheddar cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion and 6 cloves of garlic, minced until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and peppers. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Stir in spices (1.5 tsp cumin and 1 tsp chili powder). Turn heat to medium and saute for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic for 1 minute or less until just turning brown. Quickly add black beans and then kale (dripping with water from when you rinsed it). Stir once and cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir and cook until kale is tender and cooked down. Add 1/2 tsp cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat tortillas in a toaster oven. Top each tortilla with about 1/4 cup kale mixture, followed by 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture, guacamole, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Moroccan Chickpea, Butternut Squash & Greens with Couscous

26 Tuesday Oct 2010

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This is a delicious vegan recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors and beautiful fall vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large red or yellow onion
  • 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1-2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 (15 1/2 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz) can Muir Glen fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 medium summer squash (such as zucchini or yellow squash), sliced
  • 1 large bunch of winter greens (such as kale or swiss chard), rinsed and chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, butternut squash and garlic; saute for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cumin through cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add 1 1/2 cups broth, tomato paste, chickpeas, tomatoes and summer squash; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until butternut squash is tender.
  3. Add greens, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until greens are tender.
  4. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
  5. Serve over couscous.

Shiitake & Greens Thai Inspired Stir Fry

01 Tuesday Jun 2010

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This thai inspired stir-fry is easy to make, but oh so yummy. And, it’s the perfect way to combine different green vegetables, such as sweet peas, kale, scallions, and edamame. Serve with sesame seeds and crushed peanuts over sticky rice. (*Indicates Star Hollow Farm produce.)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 3 tbsp reduced salt tamari soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch of scallions, chopped*
  • 1/4 lb shiitake mushrooms, rinsed and chopped*
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen edamame beans
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale (also called dinosaur or black kale), or other kale*
  • 1 cup sweet peas, rinsed and cut in half*
  • 1 package of tofu, drained and patted dry, and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • Sesame seeds
  • Crushed peanuts

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce through red pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat peanut oil over medium-high in a large saute pan or wok. Add ginger through mushrooms, and cook until almost tender, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, if using frozen edamame beans, microwave in a bowl, covered, on high for 1 minute.
  4. Add edamame through tofu to wok. Cook over medium heat, until kale wilts. Add soy sauce mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
  5. To serve, place about 1/2 cup sticky rice in a bowl, top with 1 cup onion/greens mixture, and tofu. Sprinkle with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and chopped peanuts.

Butternut Squash, White Bean & Winter Greens Ragout

12 Saturday Dec 2009

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This is a delicious, hearty vegetarian recipe that combines the savory flavors of brightly colored winter vegetables and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with the subtle sweetness of maple syrup and dried cranberries. Pair with couscous or cornbread. Recipe adapted from the New York Times. (Note: The recipe calls for only pumpkin or butternut squash, but I had one large sweet potato leftover from a previous recipe, so I added that and some halved brussel sprouts to the roasting pan.)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 medium to large butternut squash (and additional vegetables that you need to use up, such as sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, or other vegetables that roast well)
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 1/2 tsp cider vinegar, divided
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large leeks, white and green parts only (or one large vidalia onion)
  • 4-6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 large bunch of winter greens (such as kale, bok choy, collard greens, swiss chard)
  • 2-4 oz freshly grated Parmigano-Reggiano cheese (about 1/2 to 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using a vegetable peeler or paring knife, peel squash. Trim stem, then halve squash and scoop out seeds (save for roasting if desired). Cut flesh into 1-inch cubes. (If you are using additional vegetables such as sweet potatoes, prep those vegetables.)
  2. Spread squash cubes (and additional vegetables that you are roasting) out on a large baking pan. In small bowl, combine 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, syrup, 1 teaspoon vinegar, kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour mixture over squash and toss to coat evenly. Roast, tossing occasionally (every 10 minutes), until squash (and other vegetables) are very tender and caramelized at edges, about 30 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, warm 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add leeks (or onion), garlic, rosemary and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks (or onions) are very soft and not at all browned, about 15 minutes. Add beans and broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in winter greens and cheese. Simmer until winter greens are cooked down and very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in squash (and additional roasted vegetables) and cranberries; season with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Garnish with additional cranberries and sea salt, and serve over a couscous or with a piece of cornbread on the side.

Tortilla Stew with Roasted Turkey

09 Wednesday Dec 2009

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This is a fabulous recipe to use leftover roasted turkey or chicken. The base recipe comes from a good friend of mine, Ellen. Serve topped with sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese and with your favorite cornbread.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium organic red onions, diced
  • 4 medium organic carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 5-7 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cans organic diced tomatoes (such as Fire Roasted Muir Glen), undrained
  • 1 to 2 (8 oz) cans of diced green chilies
  • 2 cans of organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 quarts organic, free-range chicken broth
  • 1 large bunch organic collard greens, chopped
  • 1 medium bunch organic kale, chopped
  • 1/2 cup to 1 cup organic fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 to 1.5 lb chopped roasted turkey or chicken
  • Organic, light sour cream
  • Shredded organic cheddar cheese
  • Organic tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat in a large stock pot. Saute onions, carrots and garlic, stirring frequently until golden – about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes through oregano. Shortly after, add chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add collard greens through turkey. Bring back to a boil, and simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.
  4. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of light sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.