Category Archives: Fruit

Grilled Green Tomato & Nectarine Salad

Posted on July 23, 2013 by blackdirtrecipes

This is hands down one of my favorite mid-summer treats – just as the first green tomatoes are available you should also find freshly ripe local nectarines and peaches.  This also works GREAT on the grill. Vinaigrette: 1 1/2 TBS … Continue reading →

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Kale and Seasonal Fruit Salad

Posted on July 3, 2012 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: (3-4 servings) 1 Bunch of Kale 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Dash of Kosher Salt 1 Cup Seasonal Fruit: suggest Strawberries, Blueberries or Peaches 1 Cup Seeds or Nuts: suggest Sunflower seeds or Slivered Almonds Dressing: 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive … Continue reading →

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Amaranth Salad

Posted on July 26, 2011 by blackdirtrecipes

This past Thursday (July 21st) our friend Jeannette Weigelt, of Chicken and Cheese Catering, created this lovely salad during a cooking demo at the farm using smaller (or baby) Amaranth Leaves.  Everyone enjoyed the delicious result! Salad Ingredients: Amaranth Leaves (small size, 2-3 … Continue reading →

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Papalo – two ways

Posted on July 26, 2011 by blackdirtrecipes

Papalo is a uniquely flavored herb used in many Mexican dishes.  Sometimes the stems are left on the table in a glass to pick from and munch as a digestif.  It is also used sliced thin as a garnish on cooked … Continue reading →

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Sweet Mint Dessert Pesto

Posted on June 14, 2011 by blackdirtrecipes

Use this sweet pesto to drizzle over ice cream, fold into brownie batter, or to top fresh cut or grilled fruit for a lovely dessert. Ingredients:  (Yields 1 Cup) 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 cups packed Mint leaves … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote with Fresh Mint

Posted on June 6, 2011 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: • 3 cups 1/2-inch-wide pieces fresh rhubarb (cut from about 1 pound) • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/4 cup water • 1-pint container fresh strawberries, hulled, halved • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Directions: 1. Combine rhubarb, sugar, and 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Apple Crisp

Posted on November 11, 2010 by blackdirtrecipes

This dessert is a tart and colorful alternative to the usual baked apple desserts.  The bright red of the cranberries will get you in the mood for Thanksgiving! Ingredients:  (serves 4) 1/3 cup orange juice 1 cup white sugar 3 … Continue reading →

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Squash Apple Soup

Posted on October 4, 2010 by blackdirtrecipes

This soup takes advantage of the best of the fall flavors … squash, apple and ginger.  It also freezes well – make plenty and freeze some for the winter months to come! Ingredients (Serves 6) 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, medium dice … Continue reading →

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Cocktail: Watermelon Margaritas

Posted on September 4, 2010 by blackdirtrecipes

Makes 4 servings.  Submitted by staff member Jeanne Fox Ingredients: 3 cups watermelon pieces – seeded & cut away from rind (optional: Freeze if you have time) 1 Tbs sugar 2 Limes – 1 juiced, 1 saved for wedges. 4 shots of Tequila … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Posted on September 3, 2010 by blackdirtrecipes

Ingredients: 3 cups diced, seedless watermelon 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium cucumber, peeled & rough chopped 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded & rough chopped 1 small onion (or scallion), rough chopped 1 small jalapeno … Continue reading →

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