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Spicy Cabbage and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Spicy Cabbage and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Using Indian spices and tomato sauce with green cabbage makes this familiar vegetable into something entirely new. Serves 4-6.
2 TB vegetable oil or ghee
1 medium onion sliced thin
1/2 head thinly sliced cabbage
4 medium potatoes, chopped in a 1/2 dice
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp garam masala (or, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper)
pepper to taste
8 oz tomato sauce (see Veggie Storage and Use tips, above, to use your frozen tomatoes)
3 TB plain yogurt
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion for about 5 minutes, until starting to turn golden on the edges. Add cabbage and potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Continue to cook, tossing occasionally, for another 5 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt. Add garam masala (or spice mixture) and pepper. Toss to coat. Stir in tomato sauce. Bring to simmer, cover and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 10 minutes, until potatoes are soft, but not mushy. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt. Serve with cooked rice or wheat berries.
Maple Baked Beans
Maple Baked Beans
I use molasses here to achieve the color and flavor I remember from my mom's beans. She also uses salt pork, but I have replaced that with butter and salt. If you like, use salt pork or even bacon for a yummy alternative. -Heather
2 c dry beans
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c grade B maple syrup
2 tbsp molasses
1 onion, chopped fine
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
Soak beans overnight. Drain soaking liquid, cover with fresh water, add baking soda and bring to a boil. Simmer 30 minutes, until getting tender but not falling apart. Drain off and reserve the cooking liquid. In an ovenproof casserole or a crockpot, combine the maple, molasses, onion and beans. Add enough bean liquid to cover. Bake in a slow 300F oven for about 6 hours or in the crockpot on low all day. In the last hour mix in the butter and salt. When ready, the beans will be melting tender and deep golden brown.
Basic Vinaigrette
Basic Vinaigrette
This version of my basic vinaigrette is made with sunflower oil. It will add a pleasant nutty taste to the dressing. I start with a 2-1 oil to vinegar ratio, then taste and adjust to personal preference. I also follow the advice of Alice Waters and let my salt, pepper and shallots sit in the vinegar for a bit before whisking in the oil. I believe that this gives the salt a chance to dissolve and the flavors to meld. Thus, I usually start my vinaigrette at the beginning of my meal preparation and add the oil at the end.
3 TB apple cider, or other good vinegar
1 good pinch kosher or sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 TB minced shallot
1/2 tsp mustard, such as Dijon
6 TB sunflower oil
Combine all ingredients save for the oil in a measuring cup or bowl. Pour in oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly. Taste and adjust for oil, acid and spice balance as desired.
Quick Pickled Carrots and Rutabaga
Quick Pickled Carrots and Rutabaga
The refreshing crunch of these pickles is a nice change from roasted, boiled and pureed root vegetables. Joneve Murphy, the market gardener at Shelburne Farms, is an enthusiastic canner. She would use a fresh cherry bomb pepper from the garden in place of the crushed red pepper. She also goes through the full canning process to keep pickles like these on her cupboard shelves for the whole winter; we went with a quicker refrigerator pickle version, but you could can them if you like....You can do this with just carrots, but the rutabaga adds variety and makes a nice pickle too. You could also use turnips, if you like their bite.
3 large carrots (about 3/4 lb.), peeled & cut into sticks about 3 long by 1/2 wide
1 lb. rutabaga, peeled & cut into sticks about 3 long by 1/2 wide
1 cup cider vinegar
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1 TB coarse kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, smashed with the flat side of a knife
1 TB whole fennel seeds
1 1/2 tsp whole mustard seeds
1/4 tsp whole black peppercorns
1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper to taste
Fresh dill sprigs and fresh fennel fronds (optional)
Prepare a large bowl full of ice water. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the carrots and rutabaga (or turnips), and boil for 1 minute. Drain immediately and plunge the vegetables into the ice water to stop cooking.
In the same pot, combine the cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes.
Drain the cooled vegetables and put them in a heat-resistant container along with the dill sprigs and fennel fronds, if using. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables and cool. When they are cool, cover them tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before eating. The pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for about a month.
*Note, I tried this recipe out the other day and brought the pickles to the farm on Monday. They were a big hit with the crew.
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Turnips
Honey-Glazed Carrots and Turnips
This is a classic way to cook carrots to accentuate their natural sweetness. We added turnips for a little variation and for the light bite they bring to the plate....You can use just carrots or just turnips...You could also substitute rutabagas for turnips if you like.
3 large carrots (about 3/4 pound), peeled & cut into pieces about 2 long by 1/2 wide
3 medium turnips (about 3/4 pound), peeled & cut roughly the same size as the carrots
2 TB honey
2 TB unsalted butter
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
In a large skillet or saute pan that, ideally, fits the carrots and turnips in one layer, put the vegetables, honey, butter and water. Set the pan over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil, sprinkle with the salt, and toss to coat the vegetables in the cooking liquid. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered for about 10 minutes until the carrots are starting to get tender.
Remove the cover, toss the vegetables again, and cook uncovered for another 12-14 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated to a glaze and the carrots and turnips are tender but not mushy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Variation: If you're doing this carrots only, try adding 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground toasted cumin seeds--or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin--in step 2.
Greens with Wild Ginger-Maple Vinaigrette
Greens with Wild Ginger-Maple Vinaigrette
Here's another salad idea. It just seems a shame to do anything else with these gorgeous super tender greens! I found this recipe in The New American Cooking by Joan Nathan. It has a connection to NECI as well; the recipe is one she got from a wild foods dinner they prepared.
1 cup dressing
3 TBSP Peeled, minced wild ginger, or 2 TBSP store bought
pinch of salt
2 cloves garlic
1 shallot, chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sherry
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
fresh ground pepper
1/4 c maple syrup
1/4 c oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Mince ginger, salt, garlic and shallots in a food processor. Whiz in the rest of the ingredients, except the oils. Set aside for about an hour, then slowly whisk in the oils until emulsified. Check seasoning to your taste.
6 C mixed salad greens
a few thinly sliced mushrooms
thinly sliced half-moons of salad turnip
1 pound roasted beets, carrots, etc
Toss greens with a bit of dressing; use it sparingly so you don't overpower the delicate greens. Top with mushrooms, turnip and beets and a grinding of fresh black pepper
Now for dessert...
Strawberry Clafouti
This French custard tart has an unusual name, but it's a lovely and simple treat. Serve warm or at room temperature with a bit of whipped cream.
Butter a 10 inch baking dish, like a pie plate. Preheat oven to 375
Battter:
3/4 c flour
2/3 c maple sugar
3 eggs
1 1/4 c milk
Thai Green Curry with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Choi
Thai Green Curry with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Choi
The purple potatoes really brighten up this green curry, but feel free to use yellow if you prefer. Adding the tofu makes a tasty side into a delicious main course perfect for a hectic weekday evening. Serves 4.
2 TB sunflower oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 oz oyster or shiitake mushrooms
2 TB Thai green curry paste
1 can coconut milk
2 TB fish sauce
2 TB honey
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and cut into 1/4 slices
12 oz firm tofu, halved lengthwise, then cut into 1/2 strips (optional)
2 small heads (or 1 large) pac choi, roughly chopped (feel free to mix in some tatsoi)
2 TB limejuice
2 cups cooked rice
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; continue to stir for another 2 minutes. Add the curry paste, toss with the veggies and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, honey and salt. Add potatoes and tofu, if using, and toss to coat. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in pac choi. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Stir in limejuice. Serve over rice.
Buttermilk Dressing
Buttermilk Dressing
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
1 TB sour cream
2 TB mayonnaise
1/4 tsp dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 tsp minced garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
In a large bowl, place mesclun, carrot, beet, turnips and cucumber. In a measuring cup or small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad mixture. Toss. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Fresh Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
Fresh Spring Salad with Buttermilk Dressing
The shredded carrot and beet add lovely color to this salad otherwise composed of all new spring growth. I'm guessing that you may have a carrot or two left from earlier weeks.....Serves 4.
5 cups mesclun
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 medium beet, preferably chioggia, shredded
4-6 salad turnips, sliced
1/2 European cucumber, sliced thin
salt and pepper to taste
Maple Granola
Maple Granola
If you're thinking it's not oats weather anymore, think again! I often eat granola, yogurt and fruit for breakfast in the summer.
2 c maples syrup, grade B
1 tsp vanilla
2/3 c oil
2 1/2 pounds rolled oats
3 c any combination of the following: oat bran, mixed cracked grains, sesame seed, wheat germ, sunflower seed, etc
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350. Combine syrup, vanilla and oil in a liquid measuring cup. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl; mix in the liquids. Combine well. Spread in a couple baking pans, such as jelly roll or roasting pans. Bake 30 minutes, stirring a couple times. Add a cup of chopped nuts for the last 10 minutes, if desired.
