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Chana Masala with Zucchini

This recipe is composted mostly of simple pantry ingredients that I almost always have on hand.  It comes together quickly and is a real hearty comfort food.  Savory spices, creamy coconut milk and umami tang from the tomatoes.  What’s not to love?  I have added…

Cool Cucumber Gazpacho

Ever thought of turning your cucumbers into a cool, refreshing summer soup?  All you need is a powerful blender or food processor and a few additional ingredients.  The avocado makes this recipe especially smooth and creamy.  Don’t be shy with the salt; cold foods need…

Home Fried Potatoes

When I was little, there was a short order breakfast place a few miles down the road. My dad called it a greasy spoon. On the weekend, he would often take me there for breakfast. Probably because the both of us liked getting up early,…

North African Spiced Goat Stew with Okra and Sweet Potatoes

North African Spiced Goat Stew with Okra and Sweet Potatoes

This hearty, aromatic stew is super satisfying.  I love this recipe because we grow and raise everything that goes in it!  Except for the spices, that is.  Now in January, we still have sweet potatoes and carrots in storage, and the freezer is stocked with…

Onion Greens and Ginger Dressing

When life (or your CSA farmer) gives you onion greens, make dressing.  Specifically this punchy and flavorsome Onion Green and Ginger Dressing. Whether in the CSA share or on the farmers market table, we like to keep the greens on the veg as much as…

Maple Balsamic Glazed Hakurei Turnips

I do this with carrots all the time. Then, one fateful day, I didn’t have any carrots in the refrigerator. But I had turnips. Mind blown.

Kale Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing

This Kale Salad with Tahini Lemon Dressing is creamy and filling.  It includes all the elements of a great kale salad, including tangy lemon, sweet dates, and crunchy almonds.  I love hummus, so it is no surprise I love this salad with it’s Mediterranean flair.…

Radishes Sauteed with their Greens

You might be surprised how cooking mellows and sweetens the spicy radish. Customers at the farmers market often ask if the radish greens can be eaten. Here is a recipe that uses both the root and the green in the same simple dish. Finishing with…