Have you ever gotten a vegetable and are not sure how to cook it? I mean seriously before I started packing and working with CSA boxes I wasn't even sure what some vegetables were. This protein-packed stuffed acorn squash provides a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional side dishes. You can even make it a meal in itself. Crisp pancetta, rich Portobello mushrooms, sweet dates, and aromatic sage bring fabulous, yet diverse, flavor to every bite.Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 60-75 Continue Reading
Farm to Table Recipes
Baked Apple Crisp
This weekend hubby and I managed to finally got to celebrate our 25th anniversary only a year and some months late. We went to the mountains of North Carolina and went apple picking. We also visited a few farms along the way so look for posts about our adventures coming soon. But I was inspired to create this yummy baked apple crisp recipe using apples we got from Sky Top Orchard. One taste of this delicious dessert and you won’t believe it is both gluten and refined sugar-free. The addition Continue Reading
Bacon Jalapeño Dip
So since it is Football season I thought I would share a dip recipe with you this week. This bacon jalapeño dip will sure to be a family favorite and you can adapt it and make it as spicy as you will like. What I love about this recipe is that you can use items from either your garden or your local farmers to create this dip. And if you live near a local creamery or dairy you can use local cheese to make this dip as well. I of course use bacon from Bravo Steaks from my co-op box ( look for a Continue Reading
Cauliflower Au Gratin
So I have shared with you a recipe for skillet chicken but you always need a side to go with it. Today we are going to the garden and grabbing some cauliflower. You can either grab this from your garden or go to your local farmer's market to grab some of the ingredients. So that said here is a recipe for Cauliflower Au Gratin. Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15-20 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: 4 c. cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks¼ Continue Reading
One-Skillet Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Broccoli
I know you are probably thinking this is a blog about farming what is a recipe doing up in here. Well if you decided to support your local farmer and buy produce and meat directly from them you need to know how to cook them. Chances are you probably if you are anything like my family tried of the same old recipes over and over again. So from time to time, I will be sharing with you a recipe and today is one of these times. This one-skillet recipe is packed with flavor and is oh-so-easy to Continue Reading