Recipes
Part of being excited about locally grown fruits and vegetables is having new, exciting ways to prepare them! We have compiled some of our favorite recipes to give you a fresh idea for your next meal with friends and family. Let us know your favorite by tagging #PlacerGROWN on social media!
Browse through our recipes below!
GRILLED APRICOTS WITH LEMON THYME AND HONEY
Serves 6 Ingredients:6 small apricots, washed, halved and pitted1 Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Tbsp honey4 sprigs lemon thyme or regular thyme2 Tbsp unsalted butter, meltedsalt and pepper, to taste Preheat grill. In a small bowl mix the honey, thyme sprigs, melted butter, salt and pepper. Set aside. Brush the apricot halves with the olive oil and grill,…
ARUGULA AND PISTACHIO PESTO
PlacerGrown ingredients used: Arugula Ingredients: Instructions: Place everything in a food processor and process to a creamy consistency. Use the same way you would basil pesto, on pasta, fish, bread, etc. Yields 1 cup.
CURRY-ROASTED WINTER SQUASH with FUYU PERSIMMON CHUTNEY
Serves 6 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -6 Tbsp. Extra Virgin olive oil -2 Tbsp. unsalted butter -3 Tbsp. mild curry powder -2 medium winter squash, such as acorn, turban, kabocha or butternut -3 Tbsp. local honey -salt and pepper, to taste Make the curry oil: Heat the olive oil, butter, curry powder in…
LEEK & PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MANDARIN BROWN BUTTER
Serves 6; Recipe By Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -6 lbs. RougeVif d’etampes, Musque de Provence or other pumpkin, seeds removed and cut into wedges for roasting -3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -1/4 cup unsalted butter -2 leeks, green tops removed, washed well and sliced crosswise -1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced -2 ribs celery, thinly sliced…
SPICED EGGPLANT DIP WITH SQUASH CHIPS
Recipe by Courtney McDonald; Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 ½ tsp. ground coriander 1 Tbsp. smoked Spanish paprika 1 ¼ lbs. black beauty or other eggplant 1/2 tsp. crushed smoked dried chilies 1/4 cup…
ROASTED PEACHES WITH LAVENDER, HONEY AND YOGURT SORBET
Recipe by Courtney McDonald; Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 firm-ripe freestone peaches, any variety 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. local honey 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. dried lavender buds pinch of salt 1 basket strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered 1 quart frozen yogurt (recipe follows) or vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup “Wing Nuts” trail mix…
STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS WITH FRIED EGG
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6 Ingredients: -2 Tbsp. olive oil -2 stalks green garlic, thinly sliced -2 green onions, thinly sliced (including whites) -1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger -1/2 tsp. crushed red chili flake -1 1/2 pounds snow or sugar snap peas, stems and strings removed and cut in half -1 pound Daikon radish,…
MANDARIN BUTTERMILK TART
Makes 1 tart Ingredients: -2 large eggs, lightly beaten -3/4 cup sugar -1 Tbsp. heavy cream -¾ cup buttermilk -4 Tbsp. melted butter -1 ½ Tbsp. fresh mandarin juice -1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice -zest of 1 mandarin -3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour -1 prebaked sweet tart crust (recipe below) -1/4 cup sweetened whipped cream Preheat…
SPRING BERRY COBBLER WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6 Ingredients: -1 cup all-purpose flour -3 Tbsp. sugar -1 tsp. baking powder -1/2 tsp. baking soda -1/4 tsp. salt -3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold, diced into pea-sized pieces -1/2 tsp. poppy seeds -2/3 cup buttermilk -3 baskets fresh blueberries, washed -2 baskets fresh raspberries, cleaned -2 baskets fresh strawberries,…
PRESERVED MEYER LEMONS
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Makes 1 quart jar Ingredients: -5 Meyer lemons -1 mandarin -1/3 cup kosher salt -2 whole star anise -1 cinnamon stick -2/3 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice (from about 5 lemons) Scrub lemons and mandarin and dry well. Quarter lemons and mandarin lengthwise, leaving 1/2 inch at bottom intact. Toss fruit…
PAN-ROASTED PORK WITH APPLES AND THYME
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6 Ingredients: -2 Tbsp. olive oil -6 pork loin chops -2 Tbsp unsalted butter -8 fresh thyme sprigs -3 tart green apples, peeled, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick -2 Tbsp honey -sat and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium-high…
ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH RATATOUILLE
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6-8 For the lamb: -1 bone-in or boneless leg of lamb (3-5 lbs) (you could also use a rack, loin or loin chops for this recipe if you prefer – adjust cooking time accordingly) -1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil -4 sprigs fresh rosemary -1 orange, sliced into ¼ inch rounds…
LACTO-FERMENTED OKRA PICKLES
Lacto-fermented vegetables are pickled in a simple brine of water, salt, and sometimes whey, plus spices as you like — no vinegar. Recipe by Karen Killebrew, adapted from Frog Bottom Farm (1 pint – doubles easily) Ingredients: as many okra (washed and stems cut off) as will fit in a pint jar 1-2 cloves garlic,…
GRILLED STEAK WITH TOMATOES AND BLUE CHEESE
Serves 6; recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -6 NY strip steaks or ribeyes -1/2 cup olive oil -6 cloves garlic, smashed -1 shallot, sliced -2 sprigs rosemary -2 Tbsp red wine -4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick -4 ounces salty blue cheese, such as Bleu d’Auvergne or Roquefort -1 small red onion or…
FALL SQUASH LASAGNA WITH GOAT CHEESE
Serves 6 with leftovers; recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -3 1/2 pounds butternut, kabocha or acorn squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces -2 tablespoons olive oil -salt and pepper, to taste -1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese -1 pkg no-boil lasagna noodles (you may not need all of them) -1/2 cup heavy cream -2…
BARBEQUED CHICKEN WITH GRILLED NECTARINES
Serves 6-8; recipe by Courtney McDonald For the chicken: -2 whole farmers’ market chickens, each cut into 8ths with bone in -2 cups Snow’s Citrus Court Mandarin Orange Grill Sauce -6 yellow or white firm-ripe nectarines -3 Tbsp olive oil -2 Tbsp honey -salt and pepper, to taste Several hours before you plan to serve…
SAUTEED CABBAGE WITH FRESH GINGER, APPLE AND MANDARIN
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6 Ingredients: -3 Tbsp. olive oil -2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -1 bunch green onion or ½ red onion, thinly sliced -1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger -1 Tbsp minced fresh turmeric,or ½ tsp dried turmeric (optional) -1 head green or Savoy cabbage,thinly sliced -2 green apples, thinly sliced -4 mandarins,…
FARMERS’ MARKET ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH FARM EGG AND MINNEOLA TANGELO
Serves 4 Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed 1 stalk green garlic, ends trimmed and thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 2 eggs 1 Minneola tangelo, zest removed, peeled and segmented 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil salt and pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium…
MANDARIN-GLAZED GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH STIR-FRIED BROWN RICE, BOK CHOY AND GREEN GARLIC
Serves 2 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -3/4 cup Massa Organics short grain brown rice -2 bone-in pork loin chops (you could also use 1 small whole pork tenderloin) -1 Tbsp. olive oil -1/4 cup Snow’s Citrus Court Mandarin Orange Marinade and Stir-Fry Sauce -1 Tbsp olive oil -2 pieces bok choy, washed and…
MEYER LEMON BUTTERMILK TART
Serves 2 (with leftovers!) Ingredients: -2 large eggs, lightly beaten -3/4 cup sugar -1 Tbsp. heavy cream -3/4 cup buttermilk -4 Tbsp. melted butter -1 ½ Tbsp. fresh Meyer lemon juice -zest of 1 Meyer lemon -3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour -1 prebaked tart crust (you could use a store-bought graham cracker pie crust) -1/4 cup…
CITRUS AND WINTER GREENS SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Serves 2 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1/2 cup fresh citrus segments- mandarins, grapefruit, orange, blood orange or mix of all -1 small head butter lettuce or ½ head other lettuce (you could also use 1 bunch arugula or mizuna) -1 tsp. Meyer lemon juice -zest of 1 Meyer lemon -1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive…
EARLY SUMMER GREENS WITH FRESH CHERRIES, TORPEDO ONION, ALMONDS AND MANDARIN-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 head lettuce, such as red leaf, green leaf or romaine, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces -3 bunches spicy greens such as arugula, mizuna or radicchio, washed -1 lb. fresh cherries, halved and pitted -1 torpedo onion, thinly sliced -1/4 cup Snow’s Citrus Court Mandarin Orange-Mustard Vinaigrette…
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND RED ONION
Recipe by Courtney McDonal; Serves 6 Ingredients: -4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick -4 ounces salty blue cheese, such as Bleu d’Auvergne or Roquefort -1 small red onion or torpedo onion, thinly sliced -1/4 cup fresh basil leaves -2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil -salt and pepper, to taste On a large platter, lay…
FARMERS’ MARKET TABBOULEH SALAD
Serves 6; recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 ½ cups cracked bulgur wheat -3 cups hot tap water -1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley -1/4 cup chopped fresh basil -2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves -3-4 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice -grated zest of 1 lemon -3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil -2 large tomatoes, seeded and…
SALAD NICOISE WITH OLIVE PUREE
Recipe by Courtney McDonald; Serves 6 Ingredients: -1/2 pound green beans, trimmed, blanched and shocked in ice water -1/2 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed, blanched and shocked -1 pound fingerling potatoes, washed and roasted until tender and cooled -1 bunch radish, trimmed and sliced -1 torpedo onion, thinly sliced -2 small mild sweet peppers, thinly sliced…
MIXED LETTUCES WITH STRAWBERRIES, WALNUTS AND PICKLED RED ONION
Serves 6; Recipe By Courtney McDonald Ingredients: For the pickled red onion: -1 medium red onion peeled and thinly sliced crosswise -1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar -1/2 cup water -1/2 cup sugar In a small saucepot, heat the vinegar and water with the sugar until warm to the touch. Remove from the heat and stir until…
FRESH CHERRY CROSTATA WITH HONEY CREME FRAICHE
Serves 6; Recipe By Courtney McDonald Ingredients: For the pastry dough: -2 cups flour -1/2 tsp. salt -1/2 tsp orange zest -3 sticks (1 ½ cups) unsalted butter, diced and chilled -1/3-1/2 cup heavy cream, cold For the filling: -4 pints fresh cherries, halved and pitted -1/4 cup sugar -pinch of salt -1 tsp. cornstarch…
PLUM AND APRICOT SORBET WITH OPAL BASIL
Recipe by Courtney McDonald Serves 6 Ingredients: -1 ¼ cups strained plum puree (about 1 pound plums, pitted and pureed in the blender) -1 ¼ cups strained apricot puree (about 1 pound apricots, pitted and pureed in the blender) -1/3 cup- 1 cup sugar (to taste, depending on the sweetness of the fruit) -1 Tbsp….
BROILED PERSIMMONS WITH MANDARIN JUICE
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -3 fuyu persimmons, cut in half crosswise -3 Tbsp. brown sugar -juice and zest of 2 mandarins -1 pint vanilla ice cream (optional) Preheat broiler to high. Sprinkle the cut side of each persimmon half with the brown sugar and mandarin juice and zest. Place on a baking sheet…
BUTTERMILK “PANNA COTTA” WITH PEACHES, BLACKBERRIES AND FRESH BASIL
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -2 cups buttermilk -2 cups heavy cream -1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar -pinch salt -1 Tbsp. powdered gelatin -2 large ripe peaches, washed and sliced into thin wedges -1 pint blackberries, washed and patted dry -2 Tbsp. honey -1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves In a medium…
VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES AND LAVENDER
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 pint good-quality vanilla ice cream -1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced -2 baskets raspberries, carefully rinsed and dried -1/2 tsp. fresh lavender blossoms, finely minced -2 Tbsp. Snow’s Citrus Court Mandarin Orange Ice Cream Topping (or more, to taste) -1 crumbled oatmeal cookie as garnish (optional) In…
SUMMER VEGETABLE “PANADE” CASSEROLE
Serves 6 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 loaf day-old crusty bread, cut into ½ inch slices -2 Tbsp olive oil -1/4 cup unsalted butter -2 bunches green onion, thinly sliced -6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -1/4 cup all-purpose flour -4 cups milk -2 large meaty tomatoes, thinly sliced -1 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise -1 small yellow…
ROASTED PEACHES WITH BACON, BALSAMIC AND BLUE CHEESE
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 3 firm-ripe freestone peaches, pitted and cut into quarters 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tsp. olive oil 6 slices bacon, cut into 1” strips 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried (optional) salt and freshly-ground black…
GRILLED APRICOTS WITH LEMON THYME AND HONEY
Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 small apricots, washed, halved and pitted 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Tbsp honey 4 sprigs lemon thyme or regular thyme 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted salt and pepper, to taste Preheat grill. In a small bowl mix the honey, thyme sprigs, melted butter, salt and pepper. Set aside. Brush the apricot halves…
BEET AND PEAR SALAD WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -3 small red beets, washed and trimmed of stems and tails -2 ripe pears, any variety -2 cups spinach, triple washed, stems removed -1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion -1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar -1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil -1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts -salt and pepper, to…
MANDARIN, RADISH AND APPLE SALAD WITH WINTER GREENS
Serves 6 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -6 mandarins, and cut crosswise into ¼ inch medallions -4 radishes, washed and thinly sliced -2 cups winter greens such as arugula, mizuna or spinach, washed and torn into bite-size pieces -2 crisp apples -juice and zest of 2 meyer lemons -1/4-1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil -1/2…
SUMMER VEGETABLE PANZANELLA (BREAD SALAD)
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 loaf good-quality crusty bread, sliced ½ inch thick -1 tbsp olive oil -1 clove garlic, finely chopped -1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil -3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) -2 large heirloom tomatoes, hulled and diced into 1 inch chunks -4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed -1/2…
PERSIMMON, RADISH AND APPLE SALAD WITH WINTER GREENS
Serves 6 – recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -3 fuyu or gosho persimmon, pits removed, cut into 8ths -4 radishes, washed and thinly sliced -2 cups winter greens such as arugula, mizuna or spinach, washed and torn into bite-size pieces -2 crisp apples -juice and zest of 2 meyer lemons -1/4-1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
RAW KALE SALAD WITH ROASTED ONIONS AND PISTACHIOS
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -2 bunches tender kale (any variety), stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces and washed thoroughly -1 Tbsp fresh meyer lemon Juice -3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -1 large onion, any variety, sliced into ½ inch rings -1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves -2 cloves garlic, smashed -1/2 cup…
SWEET CORN AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD
Serves 8; prep time – 15 minutes Ingredients: -1 small pkg. pea shoots, rinsed and dried -1 small pkg. sunflower greens -4 ears yellow corn, shucked -1 basket cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved -1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves -2 tsp. dark balsamic vinegar -2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. XV olive oil -salt and pepper,…
CUCUMBER AND SPICY GREENS SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, FRESH MINT AND BASIL
Serves 8; prep time – 10 minutes Ingredients: -4 small cucumbers, about 4-5 inches long -1 basket cherry tomatoes, rinsed and halved -1 bag spicy greens mix, or 2 cups each arugula and mizuna -2 Tbsp. julienned fresh mint leaves -2 Tbsp. julienned fresh basil leaves -2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar -2 Tbsp. + 2…
ASIAN INSPIRED MIZUNA AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRESH PLUMS
Serves 8; prep time – 15 minutes Ingredients: -1 bunch mizuna, triple washed and dried -1 bunch arugula, triple washed and dried -4 firm-fleshed plums, rinsed -1 ½ tsp. Two Spicy Ladies “Oriental Stir Fry” spice mix -1 tsp. dark balsamic vinegar -1 tsp. white balsamic vinegar -2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. XV olive oil…
SHAVED CABBAGE SALAD WITH LIME AND CILANTRO
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 head cabbage, any variety -2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -juice of 2 limes -1 tsp. ground cumin -1 clove garlic, minced -1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro -1/2 red onion, thinly sliced -4 radishes, thinly sliced -salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste Trim the outer leaves and…
SHAVED SUMMER SQUASH SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Serves 6; Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 pound small zucchini, ends removed -1/2 pound small yellow squash, ends removed -1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in ice water for 30 minutes -1 basket mixed cherry tomatoes, cut in half -1 large Armenian cucumber or 4 lemon cucumbers, thinly sliced -1/4 cup chopped…
SPINACH SALAD WITH FUYU PERSIMMON
Serves 6; Recipe By Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -6 slices bacon -2 bunches spinach, washed, long stems removed -2 ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled and sliced -1 tart green apple, cored and sliced -2 Tbsp. chopped green onion -1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts -1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar -salt and pepper, to taste Cook the bacon…
WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH CORN, LIME AND COTIJA CHEESE
Serves 6 (dinner-sized portions); Recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: -1 medium watermelon, rind removed (discard) and diced into 1 inch chunks -4 large heirloom tomatoes, hulled and diced into 1 inch chunks -3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed -1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced -juice and zest of 2 limes -1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil…
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BLACKBERRY-LEMON UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Category: Dessert PlacerGrown ingredients used: Blackberries Eggs Eureka Lemons Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter — melted ½ cup packed brown sugar 1½ teaspoons grated lemon rind 2 cups fresh blackberries 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter — softened 1 large egg ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup fat free milk Instructions: Preheat oven…
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP
Category: Main Dish PlacerGrown ingredients used: Arugula Chiles Cucumbers Onions Peppers Tomatoes Served with these PlacerGrown Products: Tomatoes Ingredients: 4 large cucumbers — peeled 4 assorted colored bell peppers — seeded 1 cup cilantro or arugula 2 cups green onions — sliced (2 bunches) 1/2 cup assorted chopped chilies that have been roasted peeled and seeded 2 cloves…
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
Category: Dessert PlacerGrown ingredients used: Eggs, Oranges (Blood and Navel), and Walnuts Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2-cup cocoa 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons soda 1-teaspoon salt 1-teaspoon cinnamon 3/4-cup soft butter 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons orange peel 2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini 1/2-cup milk 1 cup chopped…
CROCK POT BLUEBERRY MUFFIN CAKE
Category: Baked Goods PlacerGrown ingredients used: Blueberries, Eggs Ingredients: Crumb top: 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsalted butter — chilled Cake batter: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter — room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream (not fat reduced) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2…
ENDIVE ORANGE AND FENNEL SALAD
Category: Salad PlacerGrown ingredients used: Honey Oranges (Blood and Navel) Served with these PlacerGrown Products: Oranges (Blood and Navel) Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon orange juice 1/2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Coarsely ground black pepper to taste 1 head Belgium endive-washed-dried and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 small navel orange-peeled and cut into…
GRILLED VANILLA STRAWBERRIES
Category: Side Dish PlacerGrown ingredients used: Strawberries Served with these PlacerGrown Products: Strawberries Ingredients: 2 pounds large-sized firm strawberries 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup vanilla syrup Soaked bamboo skewers Instructions: Preheat grill to medium heat. Make sure grate is well oiled. Thread strawberries onto skewers, about 4–6 berries per serving. Arrange on patter or baking sheet. Warm butter and…
HELEN’S PUMPKIN CAKE
Category: Baked Goods PlacerGrown ingredients used: Eggs Pumpkins Walnuts Ingredients: 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree 1 cup vegetable or canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or…
LAMB GOULASH AU BLANC
Category: Main Dish PlacerGrown ingredients used: Lamb, Meyer Lemons, Onions Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 cup vegetable stock 1 lemon sliced very thin and seeded 1 tsp. caraway 2 tsp. marjoram 1 clove garlic 2 lbs. Fresh lamb — shoulder or ribs (cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes) Instructions: In a large skillet saute onion…
MIXED GREENS WITH PLUMS, FETA, RED ONION AND PISTACHIOS
Foothill Farmers Market Association Recipe Mixed Greens with Plums, Feta, Red Onion and Pistachios Serves 6 — recipe by Courtney McDonald Ingredients: 6 cups mixed greens, washed and spun dry 3 ripe plums, pitted and cut into wedges 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed in cold water 1/4 cup Snow’s Citrus Court Orange Balsamic Dressing 3/4…