GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATOES AND GRILLED SUMMER SAUSAGES/HOT DOGS
1 TBS Olive Oil, 1 Onion, finely chopped, 2 Large Beefsteak Tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1 Pound Green Beans, trimmed, Coarse Salt and Ground Pepper, 1 TBS Fresh Oregano, or herb of choice (* water or stock can also be added to help soften beans quickly - take cover off and increase heat last few minutes to evaporate liquid)
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, cook stirring often, until golden. Add tomatoes, cook stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh herbs at last minute and serve. Serves 4
Serve with fresh grilled Sweet or Hot Italian Sausages or Garlic and Cheese Sausages from Hurd Farm, LLC or Beef Frankfurters from Brookford Farm
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, cook stirring often, until golden. Add tomatoes, cook stirring occasionally, until they begin to break down. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in fresh herbs at last minute and serve. Serves 4
Serve with fresh grilled Sweet or Hot Italian Sausages or Garlic and Cheese Sausages from Hurd Farm, LLC or Beef Frankfurters from Brookford Farm
ZUCCHINI AND RED ONION SALAD
1 TBS Red-Wine Vinegar, 1 TBS Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Coarse Salt and Ground Pepper, 1/2 Small Red Onion thinly sliced, 4 Small Zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper. Stir in sliced onion, and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice each zucchini into paper-thin ribbons (stop when you reach the seed core). Add to bowl with onion mixture; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve Immediately (Serves 4)
In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil, season with salt and pepper. Stir in sliced onion, and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice each zucchini into paper-thin ribbons (stop when you reach the seed core). Add to bowl with onion mixture; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Serve Immediately (Serves 4)
Braised Broccoli
2 TBS olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into florets, salt and pepper (red chili flakes optional) (See Brookford Farm or Long Hill for Broccoli)
Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and broccoli anad cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add 2/3 cup water, cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until tender. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and reduce any excess cooking liquid before serving. (If using the chili flakes add when you add the salt and pepper)
Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the garlic and broccoli anad cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, add 2/3 cup water, cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes until tender. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium and reduce any excess cooking liquid before serving. (If using the chili flakes add when you add the salt and pepper)
Pork Chops with Honey & Blueberries
4 Spare Rib Chops (or any cut available), flour for dusting, 2 TBS butter, 3TBS olive oil, 3/4 cup red wine, 2 3/4 cup blueberries, scant 1/2 cup honey, salt (Vendors to see for ingredients - Hurd or Brookford Farm for Chops, Brookford Farm for Butter, WindRoc Vineyard for the Wine, Applecrest Farm for the Blueberries and Kenne-Bees for the Honey)
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Dust the chops with four. Heat the butter and oil in a small flameproof casserole, add the chops and cook turning occasionally, until browned all over. Pour in the wine and cook until it has partly evaporated, then season with salt. Pass the blueberries through a food mill and mix with the honey in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the chops, then cover the casserole, transfer to the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then serve.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Dust the chops with four. Heat the butter and oil in a small flameproof casserole, add the chops and cook turning occasionally, until browned all over. Pour in the wine and cook until it has partly evaporated, then season with salt. Pass the blueberries through a food mill and mix with the honey in a bowl. Spread this mixture over the chops, then cover the casserole, transfer to the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then serve.
Summertime BLT's - Bacon from Hurd Farm, Lettuce and Tomato from Long Hill or Applecrest and Ciabatta bread from The Neighborhood Deli!! Now that was easy and delicious!!
GREEN BEANS WITH PARMESAN
Butter for greasing pan, 5 2/3 cups fresh green/wax beans, trimmed, 3 farm fresh eggs, 1/2 cup farm fresh milk, generous 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an oven proof dish with the butter. Cook the beans in salted, boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain and place in the prepared dish. Beat the eggs with the milk and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the beans and bake until just set. (About 20 mins.) Serve immediately.
Green and Wax Beans from Long Hill Orchard, Applecrest Farm
Eggs from Jesta Farm, Brookford Farm and Sugarmomma's (call ahead to order, find vendor numbers on our vendor list page)
Farm Milk from Brookford Farm (cow's milk) and Jesta Farm (goat's milk)
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease an oven proof dish with the butter. Cook the beans in salted, boiling water for 15 minutes, then drain and place in the prepared dish. Beat the eggs with the milk and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the beans and bake until just set. (About 20 mins.) Serve immediately.
Green and Wax Beans from Long Hill Orchard, Applecrest Farm
Eggs from Jesta Farm, Brookford Farm and Sugarmomma's (call ahead to order, find vendor numbers on our vendor list page)
Farm Milk from Brookford Farm (cow's milk) and Jesta Farm (goat's milk)
BEANSIE'S GRANOLA WITH FRESH YOGURT
Homemade Fresh Granola, in several flavors, are available from LeeAnne at the Beansie's Tent - Pick up a package and enjoy a great breakfast of fresh granola or just eat it plain as a healthy snack. We can also highly recommend eating your granola with some yougurt from Brookford Farm, along with fresh in season fruit (blueberries, raspberries,etc.) from either Applecrest Farm or Long Hill Orchard. ENJOY!!
