Beer-Glazed Carrots
January 28, 2015Need to use up your root-cellar-stored carrots? This side dish can accompany any meal, from fish to beef.
Winter Salad with Squash, Radish and Greens
January 28, 2015Generally I swap soup for salad in the depth of winter, but I still have access to heartier salad greens grown in area hoop houses. To adhere to January’s calorie-cutback resolutions, I just have to include some salads into my daily meals. The combination of squash, winter radish and spinach not only tastes wonderful, it […]
Rosemary Spiced Nuts
January 14, 2015Do you ever find yourself reaching for a salty snack, but cringe that eating the bag of potato chips in the cabinet will cause you to renege on your new year’s resolutions? Nuts are a healthy alternative to the greasy, overly salted snacks found in grocery store aisles, and this recipe, which includes a bit […]
Black-Eyed Pea Soup
January 7, 2015Although the solstice has passed and the sun is slowly creeping its way back into our lives, we still have a lot of winter left. A hearty bean soup is one way keep your energy and stay warm until temperatures rise. My favorite take on this bean soup is Creole-style. For those who prefer it, […]
Squash Leek Gratin
December 30, 2014The shortest day has come and gone, and I’m dipping into my long-keeping winter stock of local products. My pig share is nearly done, but my lamb share just showed up to replace the pork in my freezer, with visions of spicy kebabs and cozy braised shanks. The pumpkins and winter squash are holding up […]
Apple-Oatmeal Cookies
December 23, 2014I have a friend who takes holiday cookies seriously. She starts well in advance, makes many dozens of cookies and always has a plateful ready to offer her guests and co-workers. Often we manage to bake together in her large kitchen this time of year; it’s a domestic pleasure and a gesture of friendship I […]
Gluten-Free Winter Squash Spice Muffins
December 17, 2014Our secret to undetectably gluten-free baked goods lies in the flour.
10 Ways to Use Your Sweet-Potato Harvest
December 15, 2014With any luck, you’ll have a bountiful sweet potato harvest so you can use them creatively all year long.
Cinnamon, Parsnip and Date Coffee Cake
December 2, 2014Add depth to your morning coffee cake by incorporating your farm’s root vegetables and other delightful ingredients.
Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
December 1, 2014Supply the holiday table with homemade dinner rolls that includee seasonal root vegetables.
