» June » 2011
Kids Love Pea Greens!
Last Updated: Thursday, June 30, 2011
Kids Love Pea Greens!

Beet Greens – A Few More Ideas
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Beet Greens – A Few More Ideas

Beet Greens: Try steamed or sautéed, or as a substitute for, or in combination with, any dish calling for a mild, tender green such as spinach. The greens have generous portions of vitamin C, calcium and iron.

Two-Way Street Beets
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Two-Way Street Beets

from From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd Edition All your beets 1 tsp peanut oil Juice of 1 orange 1 tsp dark sesame oil 1 Tbsp butter, softened 1 tsp hot chili oil pepper 1-2 Tbsp soy sauce Twist beets off stems, leaving about 1/4” stem on the beet. Gently scrub beets & wash the

Easy Pasta with Kale
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Easy Pasta with Kale

from From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd Edition 1/3 pound penne or farfalle pasta 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 Tbsp olive oil all your kale, chopped 1 small onion, diced S&P Bring 6-8 cups salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a

Week 6 / June 27 – 30, 2011
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Week 6 / June 27 – 30, 2011

We’re finally starting to branch out from beyond just greens! While we all do (or should!) love our greens, it’s also nice to put some bulk in these shares. Thank you so much for your patience with us and with Mother Nature. And while our crops are starting to flourish in the

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011
Raspberry Vinaigrette

from Dancing Roots Farm member Kayla G. 1/4 cup raspberry jam 1/4 cup of your favorite vinegar 2/3 cup of your favorite oil Shake in a jar.  That’s it!  So yummy.

More Spinach Ideas
Last Updated: Tuesday, June 28, 2011
More Spinach Ideas

Add spinach to crepes, quiche, lasagna and other baked dishes; puree cooked spinach for soup; make spinach pesto, substituting raw spinach leaves for some of the basil and/or parsley. Sauté onions, garlic and curry spices, then add spinach leaves. Cook until thoroughly blended and

Spinach Feta Brown Rice Bowl
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011
Spinach Feta Brown Rice Bowl

Adapted from From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd Edition 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided                                                        1 large handful fresh dill (or cilantro!) 1 cup plain brown rice                       

Honey, Lemon & Cilantro Dressing
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011
Honey, Lemon & Cilantro Dressing

Adapted from The Real Dirt on Vegetables 2/3 cup finely chopped cilantro                                    ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~3) ¼ cup finely chopped red onion                                   

Week 5 / June 20 – 23, 2011
Last Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011
Week 5 / June 20 – 23, 2011

Summer (or June) Solstice: The longest day of the year in our hemisphere! From the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still), because at the solstices, the Sun “stands still” where the movement of the Sun’s path comes to a stop before reversing direction. According to

Page 1 of 3123