Recipes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons dark brown sugar8 ounces young garlic scapes, trimmed1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes3/4 cup dry white wine1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper or to taste1 teaspoon salt or to taste1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 cup grilled haloumi cheese* Heat the oil in a broad sauté pan and add sugar. […]

1/2 lb. Bionaturae Organic Fusilli or other spiral pasta3 small tomatoes2 garlic cloves1.5 Tbsp. finely chopped thyme2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup crumbled Neighborly Farm’s Feta Cheese or Ricotta Salata Coarsely chop tomatoes and mince garlic. In a large bowl toss together tomatoes, garlic, thyme, vinegar, oil, and salt and […]

Image By Amy L 1 hothouse cucumber, halved and seeded, but not peeled2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded4 plum tomatoes1 red onion3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped2 T basil leaves, julienne3 cups vegetable juice (23 ounces)1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/4 cup virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black […]

Cherry and grape tomatoes are bite-size, sweeter varieties of tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes tend to be slightly larger than grape tomatoes, but both make excellent, delicious additions to salads and sandwiches! Storage Tips Keep tomatoes at room temperature until ripened. Once ripened, tomatoes will last for a few days. Try to avoid refrigerating tomatoes whenever possible, […]

The tangerine is a variety of mandarin orange that likely originated in China. The skin is usually a deep-orange color and the fruit is often peeled and eaten out of hand. Storage Tips Short-term, tangerines/tangelos will keep well at a cool room temperature. For longer-term storage, keep them in the refrigerator. Nutrition Tangerines are an […]

Leeks are a vegetable that belong to the same family as onions and garlic. However, instead of forming a bulb, leeks produce a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths. The edible parts are the white base and the light green stalk. The darker green ends are usually discarded since they are tougher and have less […]

Generally speaking, smaller chili peppers have more intense heat. Be careful while handling hot chili peppers as they contain oils that can burn your skin and eyes. This category includes all chili peppers above 2500 on the Scoville scale. Varieties Ranked from mild to hot: Hot Wax, Serrano, Scotch Bonnet, Habanero. Preparation Even chili peppers […]

Peaches are a type of stone fruit that originated in China. They’re characterized by their fuzzy skins and either yellow or white flesh. Peaches with white flesh tend to be very sweet, whereas those with yellow flesh tend to be slightly more acidic. Depending on whether or not the flesh sticks to the pit, peaches […]

The tomato is botanically a fruit, but often considered a vegetable for culinary purposes. It originated in South America but is now widely grown throughout the world. The tomato belongs to the nightshade family and can be either red, yellow, orange, purple, green, or brown in color. (Read more about tomatoes on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips […]

The pineapple is a tropical fruit that originated in South America. In the U.S., the only state that grows pineapples commercially is Hawaii. Storage Tips Pineapples ripen best at room temperature. Store them leaf side down, for even ripening. Once ripened pineapples can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple days. Nutrition Pineapples are […]

Chives are the smallest species of edible onions and are commonly used as a culinary herb. They also have insect-repelling properties and can be used in gardens to control pests. (Read more about chives on Wikipedia.) Storage Tips Herbs in a plastic clamshell package actually keep well for a few days in the clamshell package […]

The cantaloupe is an orange-fleshed melon that belongs to the same family as the cucumber, pumpkin, and squash. It is also known as “rockmelon” in many other parts of the world. Storage Tips Ripe melons should be stored in the refrigerator. Unripe melons can be kept in a cool dark space until properly ripened. Cut […]

This category includes yu choy, mizuna, tatsoi, Chinese broccoli, etc. Flavors range from bitter and peppery to slightly sweet. For the sake of the No-List, we categorize bok choy separately. Varieties Tatsoi (spinach mustard) has dark green spoon-shaped leaves, a soft creamy texture and a subtle flavor. Much like spinach, tatsoi is extremely versatile. Mizuna […]

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 cups finely shredded peeled zucchini, squeezed dry 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese In a large bowl, combine […]