Kale Potato Gratin
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch rounds 2 small yellow onions, cut into 1/8-inch rounds 1 bunch kale, washed and stemmed 1 T butter, cut into pieces 1/2 t tarragon (may also use oregano, basil, or rosemary depending on what y
Corn Tomato Relish
4 C cooked sweet corn kernels
2 C diced ripe tomatoes (remove
seeds if desired)
1 C diced onion (red or white)
1 C diced zucchini (optional)
½ C cider vinegar
1T sugar
2 T spicy mustard
1 T celery seed (optional)
salt & pepper to
Compant Potato Casserole
5 cups cooked cubed potatoes 1-1/2 c. (12 oz.) sour cream 1-1/4 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided 1/2 c. shredded carrot 1/4 c. chopped onion 2 T. minced fresh parsley 1 t. salt 1/2 t. dill weed 1/4 t. pepper 1/4 t. paprika In a bowl, combine the po
Swiss Chard with Raisins & Pine Nuts
10 oz. Swiss chard, rinsed and drained 1/4 c. olive oil 1/4 c. golden raisins, soaked in warm water 1 T. chopped garlic 1 T. sherry vinegar (optional) salt and pepper 1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted Remove the Swiss chard greens and chop t
Spicy Corn
4 ears corn 2 T. margarine or butter 1 T. taco seasoning mix or lemon pepper 2 T. water Heat oven to 400F. Husk ears and remove silk. Mix margarine and taco seasoning mix. Spread over corn. Place each ear on double thickness
Steamed Bok Choy & Water Chestnuts
1-1/2 lbs bok choy
2 C chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onions, sliced
1/2 orange, unpeeled and cut into wedges
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 C chopped parsley
2 T soy sauce
salt & pepper
Cut bok choy into bite s
Mashed Turnip Potatoes
1 large turnip, peeled and cubed 3 white potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preheat oven to 375 F. Boil turnip and potatoes in a large p
Beet and Prune Salad
5 beets 1/2 c chopped walnuts 1/2 c mayonnaise 10-20 pitted prunes, chopped (depends on how much you like them) 3 cloves garlic, pressed salt to taste Scrub the beets and boil them in water until tender enough to pierce with a fork. Drain and
Harvard Beets
4 medium beets, peeled
2 T sugar 1 T cornstarch 1/4 t salt 2 T vinegar 2 T butter
Dice beets into 1/2" cubes. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water until tender (about 20min). Drain, reserving 2 T cooking liqu
Garden Casserole
Ingredients
2 pounds eggplant, peeled
5 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
5 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced *
String Beans and Penne with Basil Pesto
Ingredients:
1/4 lb. string beans (cleaned, ends removed, cut into penne length)
2 tbsp. basil pesto
1/2 box penne pasta (cooked accoding to box directions)
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Grated cheese (for serving)
1. Add the string b
LEEKS—COOKING TIPS
From Asparagus to Zucchini Cookbook, p 98. The Madison Area Community Supported Agriculture Coalition, Monona,WI., 1996.
Michelle's Vegan Pesto
1 1/2 cup fresh basil (broccoli, kale, cilantro, parsley or blanched nettles or arugula work well as a substitute)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup pine nuts (walnuts are my favorite and almonds are also a great substitute)
5 cloves garlic
1/2
Cucumber Salad Trio
From Simply in Season, p. 98. By Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert, for the Mennonimte Central Com. , Herald Press., 2005.
Cucumber Tomato Relish
From Simply in Season, p. 99. By Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert, for the Mennonimte Central Com. , Herald Press., 2005.
Vickie's Zucchini Bread
I always add half again the amount of zucchini for any baking recipe - 2 cups becomes 3. This makes it more moist, as does the coconut, just enough for moisture but not much flavor.
Vegged-Up Oatmeal Cookies
(from Rachael Ray)
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 oz. room-temperature butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar (I like to cut down on the sugars a bit)
1 egg
3 cups rolled oats
1 packed cup shredde
Tomatoes Marinated in Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:3 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, thinly cut
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons spicy seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, rubbed betw
Kale Salad
Kale Salad (thanks to Renee C)
Mix slightly wilted kale and dark, golden raisins. Add pinenuts or any roasted nuts) , evoo and a citrus sweet dressing. Wow!
Sauerkraut
(Sally Fallon)
Combine 1 medium cabbage, cored and shredded in a bowl with 1 T. caraway seeds, 1 T. sea salt, and 4 T. whey. (See recipe below to make your own whey and cream cheese from yogurt.) Or replace whey with an extra T. sea salt.
Kale Chips
KALE:
Baked Kale Chips: (thanks to Michael R)
Cut into bite size pieces and toss with evoo (extra virgin olive oil), spices (chili flakes? Chili powder—anything you fancy!) Bake 350-400 for 10-12 mins.