Posts Tagged ‘Recipes’
Short Rib Pot Pie
When the chill in the air creeps its way into your bones, rich, hearty dishes are the best way to warm up. This recipe takes a good chunk of an afternoon to prepare, but the flavor is worth it. A recipe by Kyle Martinez. Ingredients From the Garden: 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 parsnips, peeled…
Read MoreFish Tacos with Radish Cilantro Slaw
This bright, crunchy spring slaw is the perfect compliment to succulent, crispy fish. We use mashed avocado and lime juice instead of mayo in the slaw for a unique healthy twist. It also utilizes dried cayenne peppers from the year before, which are so easy since they can dry out simply sitting on the kitchen…
Read MoreRoasted Haricots Verts with Parmesan
Looking for a healthy snack to serve for the big game tonight? Try this delicious bean recipe! Haricots vert are one of the easiest garden treats to freeze for winter use. All beans love to grow in the heat of summer, and sometimes as gardeners we are overwhelmed with their productivity. What to do? Simply…
Read MoreCarrot Cake and Beet-Dyed Frosting
A healthy and easy cake receipe. The raw carrot and shredded coconut give this cake a wonderful texture while the zesty cream cheese frosting colored with beets will knock your socks off! Ingredients From the Garden: 1 ⅓ cups carrots, boiled and pureed 3 cups carrots, raw, shredded 1” cube of red beet, boiled and…
Read MoreMess O’ Greens with Turnip-Parsnip Puree
Looking for a satisfying but lighter dish to cook between the Thanksgiving feast and the coming rich holiday meals? Try this vitamin-packed mess o’ greens on top of a velvety turnip-parsnip puree. Particularly great with homegrown organic vegetables, but wherever they’re sourced, be sure your ingredients are fresh. Ingredients From the Garden: 4…
Read MoreWatermelon Salad with Mint, Feta & Balsamic Drizzle
While watermelon is indeed a classic summertime garden treat, many watermelons take until the fall to ripen, presenting us with the wonderful opportunity of pairing it with a fall-grown green such as arugula that usually fails to grow in summer heat. We know this delicious Greek salad will make your mouth water for more! …
Read MoreTangy Root Vegetable Slaw
Coleslaw’s more sophisticated cousin… The fresh flavor of your own homegrown root crops shines through with sweet beets and apples, tangy lemon, and earthy turnips and kale. This is an excellent way to survive the cold days of a Fairfield County winter! Ingredients from the garden: 5 salad turnips, washed & greens stored for another…
Read MoreWhy Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables?
Why Have an Organic Vegetable Garden? “Why buy a head of lettuce that’s been shipped 3000 miles when you can grow one just outside your door?” Homefront Farmer’s founder John Carlson Fresh Organic Vegetables Every Season Yard-to-table sustains families. Having a Homefront Farmers organic vegetable garden means you and your family have the freshest, most…
Read MoreBest Way to Prepare your Homegrown Organic Bounty
Sometimes the best way to prepare your homegrown organic bounty is to do very little. What is better than a freshly picked juicy tomato served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a splash of vinegar and a pinch of freshly snipped basil? When your garden affords you the pick of the crop every…
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