Monthly Archives: August 2010

Verdolaga (Purslane) Pasta Salad

Verdolaga is great raw in a green salad, and can be used with Tempura batter to serve as an appetizer. Ingredients: 1 pkg rice noodles (about 6 cups cooked) 2 cups of cherry tomatoes halved 2 cups Verdolaga leaves & … Continue reading

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Asian Cucumber Salad

Red’s Asian Cucumber Salad – submitted by Rogowski farm staff member John ”Red” Wood.  Thanks Red! Ingredients: 2 Lbs Cucumbers – sliced thin or julienned Scallions – sliced thin or julienned Sesame seeds – dry roast in a pan & allow … Continue reading

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Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients     * 1 bunch fresh cilantro     * 5 cloves garlic, minced     * 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar     * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese     * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper     * 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (or other … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Ingredients: 1 medium  red bell pepper – rough chopped 1 large scallion (or small red onion) – rough chopped 1 jalapeno – rough chopped (remove seeds for less heat if desired) 1 large garlic clove – microwave … Continue reading

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Poached Leeks

Leeks make a great foundation for soups, and of course a well-known onion substitute in cooked dishes, but Leeks also make a great side dish on their own.  Here’s an easy and elegant dish. POACHED LEEKS Ingredients: 2-3 Leeks 2 cups … Continue reading

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Sauteed Dandelion Greens

Sauteed Dandelion Greens Ingredients: 1 bunch Dandelion Greens, tough lower stems discarded & leaves cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 large Clove Garlic, minced 1 medium Onion, chopped 1 large Carrot, peeled & shredded … Continue reading

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Amaranth-Ricotta Pie

Recipe adapted from “Moosewood Cookbook” The Crust: 1 cup unbleached flour ½ tsp salt 1/3 cup butter 2-3 Tbsp cold water The Filling: 1 tsp butter 1 cup minced leeks (or onions) 3 cups Amaranth greens, cooked and drained thoroughly … Continue reading

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Green Tomato Pie (and other Green Tomato creations!)

Ingredients: 6-8  Medium Green Tomatoes – washed, peeled and sliced 2 TBS Lemon Juice 1 Tsp Grated Lemon Peel 1/2 Tsp salt 1/4 Tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar 2 TBS Cornstarch 1 TBS Butter Pastry for a 9-inch, … Continue reading

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Tomatillo and Cucumber Gazpacho with Cilantro Oil

Submitted by Staff Member Jeanne Fox Ingredients: 1/2 cup Cilantro, including soft stems 3/4 cup Olive Oil 2 pounds Tomatillos – washed & rough chopped 4 large Slicer Cucumbers – peeled & rough chopped 1 medium Green Bell Pepper – … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Soup

Roasted Tomato Soup – Serves 6-8 people.  Submitted by staff member Jeanne Fox.  This soup freezes well, if you have room in the freezer double the recipe. STEP ONE Ingredients: • 1/4 cup Olive Oil • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar … Continue reading

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