Shaved Kohlrabi & Arugula Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing
This crisp, crunchy salad from Martha Stewart is beautifully balanced in flavor.
Ingredients:
2 mediums heads garlic
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
½ teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium purple kohlrabi, trimmed
1 ½ cups arugula greens
¼ cup toasted almonds
Sea salt
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 400°. Remove 1 garlic clove from 1 head, and very finely grate, setting aside ⅛ teaspoon. Wrap remaining heads of garlic in foil, and roast until very soft and golden inside, about 1 hour. Unwrap; let cool.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together grated garlic, lemon zest and juice, paprika, mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Squeeze roasted garlic from skins, and add 2 tablespoons to bowl, reserving remainder for another use. Stir to combine but leave very chunky. Stir in oil (do not completely incorporate).
3. Shave kohlrabi very thinly on a mandoline. Divide among 4 plates; season with ½ teaspoon salt. Spoon dressing over kohlrabi, then top with arugula leaves and almonds.
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Risotto with Spring Peas & Morel Mushrooms
This recipe is a favorite here at the farm. Creamy and delicious, it pairs well with steak, chicken, pork or can stand well on its own as the star of your meal—just remember to stir!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups Arborio rice
4-5 cups warm chicken stock
1 ½ cups shelled peas
1 ½ cups sautéed morel mushrooms
½ cup white wine (if desired)
½ finely chopped onions or shallots
1-2 tablespoons chopped garlic (if desired)
1 ¼ cup grated Tomme or Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Method:
1. In a sauce pan, bring the chicken stock to a boil and then turn down to a simmer to keep hot.
2. In another large sauce pan over medium low heat, melt 4-5 tablespoons of butter and cook the onions until soft but not brown.
3. Add garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
4. Turn the heat up and add the Arborio rice. Stir for about one minute.
5. Add a ladleful of stock to the rice and continue stirring until almost absorbed.
6. Add another ladleful of stock and the wine and continue stirring – repeat until all the stock is gone and the rice is creamy and tender.
7. Stir in the remaining butter, mushrooms, peas and grated Tomme until melted.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional cheese, if desired.
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Duck Egg Cake with Rosemary
This beautiful cake comes together in just a few minutes.
Ingredients:
4 duck eggs
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 tablespoons butter, melted, plus additional butter for greasing
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1½ cups cake flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Healthy pinch of kosher salt
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with butter.
2. Crack the duck eggs into a large bowl, add the sugar, and beat with a whisk until well combined and slightly frothy. Drizzle in the oil and butter while stirring the mixture. Once the fat is well incorporated into the mixture, sprinkle the rosemary on top. In a second bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using the whisk, stir the flour into the egg-fat mixture until combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the center of the cake, and if it comes out clean, the cake is ready. If not, bake for another 10 minutes.
4.Let the cake cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 5 minutes, then turn it out onto the rack. Slice and eat warm or at room temperature.
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Simple Grilled Asparagus
Whether charcoal or gas, your barbecue grill will add delightfully smoky flavor to this seasonal favorite!
Ingredients:
1 pound asparagus spears
Olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat your grill for high, direct heat.
2. Prepare the asparagus by breaking or cutting off any tough bottom ends (can save for stock, or discard). Place the asparagus in a pan (to contain the spears while you put them on and take them off the grill). Coat them with olive oil and sprinkle salt over them.
3. Grill the asparagus spears for 5-10 minutes, until nicely charred and just fork tender, turning them every few minutes so that they brown relatively evenly. Remove from grill and serve.
Variations: You can also top grilled spears with freshly-squeezed lemon juice, grated Parmesan cheese, or for some heat, a smattering of ground chili flakes and sautéed garlic.
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Grilled Baby Artichokes with Lemon & Walnut Pesto
These petite grilled artichokes are a wonderful appetizer.
Ingredients:
6-8 baby artichokes
2 lemons, halved
¼ cup lemon juice
½ cup F&L walnut pesto
¼ cup olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. To prep the artichokes, squeeze the juice from the halved lemons into a large bowl of cold water. Snap off the outer dark green leaves of the artichokes so that the pale greenish-yellow inner leaves are visible, then trim off the top half-inch of each artichoke and cut each in half. Using a small knife, cut out the choke and remove any prickly-tipped leaves from the center of the artichoke half. Drop each trimmed wedge into the lemon water as you go.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drain the artichokes and add to the boiling water. Boil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer the artichokes to a rack to cool.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, walnut pesto, olive oil, salt and pepper. Brush the artichokes with about half of the dressing, then grill until they are tender and lightly-charred in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer artichokes to a platter and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Boiled Leeks with Vinaigrette
This classic French dish dresses up fresh leeks with a tangy Dijon mustard-based vinaigrette.
Ingredients:
6 medium leeks, trimmed
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Fresh flat-leaf parsley and tarragon leaves, chopped
Method:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Trim the root end of the leeks, leaving enough to hold the leaves together, and halve lengthwise. Rinse very well under running water to flush out any grit trapped between the leaves.
2. Add the leeks to the boiling water and cook until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer the leeks to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pat dry and lay on a serving platter.
3. Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, mustard, water, and about ¾ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
4. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over leeks, turn them to coat, and scatter the parsley and the tarragon, if using, over the top. Serve immediately or up to 2 hours later at room temperature.
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Tagliatelle Pasta with Grana Fonduta & Broccoli Rabe
The sauce for this delectable creamy pasta is crafted from duck egg yolks, Grana-style cheese and crème fraîche.
Ingredients:
2 large duck egg yolks
1½ cups crème fraîche
5 ounces Grana-style cheese, finely grated, plus a bit more for finishing
1 medium garlic clove, finely grated on a rasp-style grater
1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed of tough ends and separated into florets
1 pound tagliatelle pasta, or other favorite pasta noodle
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, bring an inch or two of water to a boil in a small pot. Whisk together the egg yolks, crème fraîche, Grana and garlic in a heatproof bowl that will fit snugly inside the pot without making contact with the boiling water.
2. Set the bowl in the small pot and whisk the egg mixture constantly, occasionally scraping the sides and removing the bowl from the pot every couple of minutes as you whisk to keep the cooking nice and slow (don’t let it boil). Cook just until the sauce has thickened slightly (it should thinly coat the back of a spoon), 6 to 8 minutes. Set the bowl aside in a warm place.
3. Add the noodles to the boiling salted water and cook until al dente, dropping in the broccoli rabe during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and broccoli, then return to the pot, tossing to coat with most of the fonduta sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add more fonduta as desired. Serve with additional freshly-grated Grana-style cheese.
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Roasted Walla Walla Onions with Pine Nut Butter
This classic side dish from Tom Douglas’ Dahlia Lounge restaurant is often served over a bed of sautéed Swiss chard.
Ingredients:
4 medium Walla Walla sweet onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
3 ounces unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
â…“ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Additional pine nuts, lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs for garnish
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Peel onions and cut them in half, top to bottom. Brush onions with oil and place cut side down on a preheated grill or grill pan. Barbecue until grill marks form. Place on a cookie sheet and finish cooking in the oven until tender, about 25 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the pine nut butter. Place the ½ cup pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until finely ground. Add butter, lemon zest, rosemary, black pepper and salt. Process until mixture is well blended. Spread the tender onions liberally with pine nut butter. Return to the oven to cook just until butter is melted, about 2 minutes.
3. Serve onions warm, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese and additional toasted pine nuts. Garnish plates with lemon wedges and rosemary sprigs if desired.
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Baby Lettuce Greens with Chive Blossom Vinaigrette
Whisked with honey and olive oil, this truly unique vinaigrette adds a light, crisp finish to a salad of baby greens.
Ingredients:
Baby lettuce greens, like Tom Thumb
Green apple, chopped
Bleu cheese crumbles
Vinaigrette:
¼ cup chive blossom vinegar
1 teaspoon honey½ – ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. To make vinaigrette, mix chive blossom vinegar with honey in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil and combine until smooth.
2. In a large mixing bowl, toss baby lettuce greens with chopped apples, bleu cheese and vinaigrette to taste. Top with additional ground pepper if needed.
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Herb-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
An easy and delicious way to prepare these tiny, buttery potatoes!
Ingredients:
1 pound fingerling potatoes
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh sage, rosemary or sage
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 425°.
2. Pull leaves of the stems of your chosen herb. (If using sage, give the leaves a quick chop.)
3. Wash and pat dry potatoes. Place in a mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, the toss to fully coat. Sprinkle generously with sea salt. Roast the potatoes, shaking the pan occasionally, until they are tender and browned, approximately 35 to 45 minutes or until tender.
4. Leave whole or cut in half. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the potatoes and toss to coat.
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