Campanelle with Porcini Cream Sauce & Winter Herbs
Serve this balsamic-kissed pasta main with some crusty Gruyère cheese bread and a crisp salad; dinner is done!
Ingredients:
12 ounces Wildly Beloved Campanelle pasta
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water (for rehydrating mushrooms)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino
1 tbsp Ritrovo aged balsamic vinegar
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs from your box (thyme, parsley, or sage), chopped
Farm-fresh egg, optional, for topping
Method:
1. Place the dried porcini in 1 cup hot water for 20–30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid, and chop roughly. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and set aside.
2. Boil Campanelle in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chopped porcini and cook another 2–3 minutes. Stir in cream, ½ cup reserved mushroom liquid, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer gently until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss cooked Campanelle with the sauce, adding pasta water a splash at a time to reach your desired consistency. Stir in fresh herbs and top with grated cheese if using. Optionally, fry or poach a farm-fresh egg and place on top for a luxurious touch.
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Persimmon Cake
Persimmon Cake
This homey, warm spice cake is fragrant with nutmeg, ginger and ripe persimmon.
Ingredients:
1 cup persimmon purée*
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup apple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon each of nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves and cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
*To make persimmon purée, make sure to use only very ripe persimmons (they are the texture of an overripe tomato; dark spots are okay). Peel the skin off the persimmons, remove any seeds, and purée in a food processor or blender.
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together persimmon purée, sugar, and vegetable oil until uniform. Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and apple juice. Gradually add the baking powder, spices, and salt. Fold in the flour until just incorporated.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar
Persimmon Cake
This homey, warm spice cake is fragrant with nutmeg, ginger and ripe persimmon.
Ingredients:
1 cup persimmon purée*
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup apple juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon each of nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves and cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
*To make persimmon purée, make sure to use only very ripe persimmons (they are the texture of an overripe tomato; dark spots are okay). Peel the skin off the persimmons, remove any seeds, and purée in a food processor or blender.
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together persimmon purée, sugar, and vegetable oil until uniform. Mix in the eggs, vanilla extract, and apple juice. Gradually add the baking powder, spices, and salt. Fold in the flour until just incorporated.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar before serving.
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Roasted Leeks
Seasoned with salt and pepper, these leeks make for a satisfying side.
Ingredients:
4 leeks, trimmed and sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. In oiled roasting pan with sides, brush leeks with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast leeks until tender, about 35 to 45 minutes. While roasting, drizzle leeks with broth a few times to keep them moist.
3. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Frizzled Leeks
These crispy leeks are a wonderful garnish for salads, soups or main dish proteins like beef, pork or salmon.
Ingredients:
1 medium leek, trimmed of roots and dark green tops
2 cups neutral-flavored oil, such as peanut, vegetable or canola
Sea salt
Method:
1. Thinly slice the white and light green parts of the leek into 3-inch-long julienne strips. Rinse in a bowl of water to remove the grit, drain and pat dry.
2. In a small saucepan heat the oil over medium-high heat (it should reach a depth of about 1 inch) it reaches 325º and 350º on a candy thermometer. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low to hold the oil in this temperature range. Add a small handful of the leeks to the oil.
3. Fry the leeks in batches, stirring often with a metal slotted spoon, until the oil is barely bubbling and the leeks are light golden brown, 1-3 minutes. (The oil temperature will drop when you add the leeks; let it return to the starting temperature before frying the next batch.)
4. Lift the leeks from the oil using the slotted spoon, tap against the side of the pan to drain off excess oil, and transfer to a large plate lined with paper towels.
5. Sprinkle the leeks lightly with salt while they are still hot. Let cool to room temperature before using as a garnish.
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Winter Vegetable Gratin
Enjoy as a hearty side with roasted meats or a simple fried egg on top for a cozy winter main.
Ingredients:
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 cup Cremini mushrooms, sliced
1–2 cups winter chicories (radicchio, Castelfranco, Treviso), roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cream or milk
1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
¼ cup grated Parmesan or other hard cheese (optional)
1 tablespoon Häxan vinegar
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Toss the carrots, fennel, and mushrooms with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread in a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes until starting to soften.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat. If you’d like a slightly thicker sauce, whisk in the flour until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Remove roasted vegetables from the oven, layer in chopped chicories, then pour the warm cream over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan if using. Return to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and the vegetables are tender.
4. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with a touch of Häxan vinegar just before serving to add brightness and a subtle tang.
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Radicchio Gratin with Cream & Parmesan
A comforting twist on this often-overlooked winter green, this gratin transforms radicchio’s natural bitterness into a tender, savory-sweet bake.Â
Ingredients:
2 medium heads radicchio (Treviso or Verona varieties work best here), quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup vegetable or chicken broth
½ tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup breadcrumbs (preferably fresh)
1 Tbsp olive oil
Optional: a few thyme sprigs or a pinch of nutmeg for garnish
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Lightly butter a small baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Arrange the radicchio quarters in the skillet, cut side down, and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly seared. Flip and cook another 2 minutes, allowing the edges to soften and color slightly.
3. Pour in the cream and broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring just to a simmer. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure the radicchio is coated in sauce.
4. In a small bowl, mix the Parmesan and breadcrumbs with the olive oil until evenly moistened, then sprinkle over the top.
5. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling and the radicchio is tender when pierced with a knife. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme or a light dusting of nutmeg, if desired.
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Dark Chocolate Balsamic Glazed Vegetables
We know. This sounds crazy. But the sweetness of Dark Chocolate Balsamic vinegar is the perfect compliment to savory, roasted veggies.
1 lb carrots
1 lb beets
2 diced sweet potatoes or winter squash
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Toss vegetables in olive oil. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast 25-30 minutes, stirring every so often to ensure even baking.
- While vegetables roast, reduce Chocolate Balsamic over medium low heat.
- When vegetables are done, drizzle with Chocolate Balsamic glaze and toss to coat evenly. Don’t knock it before you try it!
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Pickled Red Onions
Quick-pickled in vinegar, these onions wonderfully complement game day staples like burgers, tacos and of course, chili!
Ingredients:
1 medium red onion
2 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Pinch sea salt
Pinch dried oregano
Method:
1. Thinly-slice red onion and place in a shallow bowl or jar. Drizzle with vinegar and then pour over water to cover.
2. Add pinches of both salt and oregano, stirring gently to mix. Cover and let onions sit for several hours or overnight in fridge.
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Bratwurst with Braised Sauerkraut & Potatoes
This inviting main dish is incredibly flavorful, simmered with luscious sauerkraut and boiled potatoes.
Ingredients:
Skagit River Ranch bratwurst links
12 small potatoes
3 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Soften the onions and butter in a heavy oven-proof pan, browning the onions lightly. Add the sauerkraut, wine, stock, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, turn down, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Then add the potatoes to the sauerkraut mixture and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are barely tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another skillet, simmer the bratwurst in 1-2-inches of water to cover for 20 minutes. Then drain off the water from the skillet and continue cooking just long enough to brown the bratwurst lightly.
3. Place the bratwurst in with the sauerkraut and potatoes and put in the oven at 375° for 15-20 minutes covered.
4. To serve, pile the sauerkraut and potatoes on a heated platter and arrange the bratwurst over the top. Serve with mustard and red cabbage slaw on the side.
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Winter Citrus & Chicory Slaw
A bright, crunchy tangle of chicories and Cara Cara oranges that brings fresh, zippy balance to any taco or game‑day plate.
Ingredients:
1 small head Rosalba or Chioggia radicchio, thinly sliced
1–2 heads red or green endive, thinly sliced
2 Cara Cara oranges, segmented (save any juice)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Optional: a pinch of chili flake
Method:
1. Slice radicchio and endive into thin ribbons and place in a large bowl. Segment the oranges over the bowl to catch the juice. Add segments to the greens.
2. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and any reserved orange juice.
3. Pour dressing over the slaw and toss gently. Add cilantro and chili flakes if using. Taste and adjust salt or lime.
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