Category: Recipes

  • Originally posted on Straight from the Farm: I don’t know about where you are, but here in Pennsylvania, autumn came trouncing in on a very chilly rain and seems to have decided to stay.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m the first person to roll out the welcome mat for sweater-weather and the golden hues of…

  • Making basil cubes is an easy way to preserve fresh basil. The cubes are good for adding to sauces, soups or stews in the winter. You can also use basil cubes to make pesto. Here is how to make the cube: > Remove leaves from the stem. Wash and dry or spin the leaves. >…

  • Sweet & savory Cornmeal-Thyme Cookies from Martha Stewart. Check out the recipe >

  • Just when you thought you have had enough kale – This recipe has been passed around my family for a few years. Originating from my sister who lives in Portland, Oregon & shops at New Seasons Market. If kale salad isn’t your thing try adding kale to a fruit smoothie!

  • Just made this delicious recipe for supper. Super easy and ready in under 45 minutes, including prep time. We added a side of fresh green beans (oven roasted with olive oil and sliced pecans). Start the beans with the chicken and do not cover. Serve the chicken on the romaine. We will have fresh chicken…

  • Dry Rub Mix 1 part Season All 1-2 parts Chili Powder (more for spice) 1 part Onion Powder 1 part Garlic Powder Salt to taste (approx. 1/2 part) Rub Dry Rub Mix over chicken Cook Chicken low/medium (smoke it!) Brush with vinegar while cooking for tangy taste Check internal temperature (160 degrees) of chicken or…

  • Believe it or not when our farmer in training comes in from playing …errr.. caring for the chickens and she sees beets being prepared for dinner she says “Yummy Beets!”. If the thought of beets makes you plug your nose and put it down the hatch try one of these receipes – you might change…

  • Fresh beets can be boiled, roasted, microwaved, sauteed, steamed or charcoal roasted. Wash the beets and trim off greens. Reserve greens for another use. Place trimmed beets in a roasting pan and add a little water for steam. Roast the beets at 425 degrees F for 30 to 45 minutes (cover the pan with foil) or until the beets are easily…

  • Spinach Saute 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. sausage cut into 1 inch slices (turkey, chicken or pork) or tofu 2 garlic cloves, minced 20 ounces fresh spinach 1 lemon 1/2 cup chicken broth salt & pepper Heat pan over medium heat with oil. Add and cook sausage and garlic. Add spinach, juice from lemon…

  • We love bringing deviled eggs to gatherings. Only problem (some may not see it as a problem) our eggs are always fresh! ..laid that morning fresh. Peeling hard boiled fresh eggs isn’t always pretty. The peeled egg looks like it has rolled around on the gravel drive. Never fear any more! I am a converted…