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Mashed Jerusalem Artichokes (sunchoke)
3 cups of diced sunchoke 1/2 cup of heavy cream 2 tblspn of butter 1/2 tspn of salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper   Place sunchoke in a 2 qt. saucepan, and cover with water. Set over high heat and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 15 minutes
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi
An American Twist on an Italian Favorite...What do you do with all those mashed potatoes after the marshmallows are scrapped off...

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
(easy, healthy and delicious)
Products (Sweet Potato)

Summer Zucchini with Spring Onions
A delicious way to use up the bountiful zucchini harvest in the summer.

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
as published in �Food, Stories, Life�

Roasted French Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Parmesan
beans, parmesan, and pine nuts

Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (not seasoned) 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pound flank steak 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 3 garlic cloves, smashed 1 (1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into 1/4-i

Fettucine with ham and napa cabbage
1/2 pound fettuccine 1 onion, chopped 2 cups chopped Napa cabbage 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 pound cooked ham, chopped 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/3 cup heavy cream In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook the fett

Summer Salad
1 can chickpeas or cannelini beans, drained 1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved 25 basil leaves, chopped 1-3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 TBS red wine vinegar 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 TBS honey or agave nectar salt   Toss, chill for at least 30 minutes

Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing
This recipe comes from our Training coordinator Katie. It takes full advantage of the natural bond between napa cabbage and cilantro!
Products (Cabbage, Cilantro)

Harley's Garlic Scape Pesto
Heather says...it's the bomb! :)

Garlic Scape & Kale Pesto
a versatile sauce for pasta, sandwiches or to liven up any meal

Broccoli Raab and Sausage
1 bunch broccoli rabe (cut in 2” with tender stems) 3 to 6 italian sausage links (sweet or hot cut into ¾”  thick or remove casing) 4 tbsp oil 2 cloves of garlic (minced) salt & pepper red pepper flakes and grated par
Products (Garlic, Broccoli Raab)

Soy Glazed Baby Bok Choy
From A Veggie Venture

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
  Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes, about 3 large ones 1/4 cup olive or other vegetable oil 1-2 Tbsp spice or spice combination of your choice: chipotle powder, smoked paprika, Chinese five-spice, pumpkin pie spice, garam masala, Caju

Beets and Caramelized Onions with Feta
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (preferably whole-grain or coarse-grain) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb onions (2 medium), quartered lengthwi
Products (Onion, Beet)

Summer Garden Ratatouille
2 onions (chopped) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 bay leaf Saute in 3 TBSP olive oil about 5 minutes. 1 medium eggplant (chopped) 1 1/2 TBSP fresh basil (chopped; or 2 tsp dried) 1 TBSP fresh rosemary (chopped; or 1 tsp dried) 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp fres

Cucumber Salsa
This fresh and crisp recipe for salsa combines sour cream, yogrut, and fresh herbs with chopped cucumbers. Serve it with grilled fish, or with taco chips for dipping. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4

Morroccan Eggplant Dip
Ingredients: 1 large (about 1-1/2 pounds) eggplant 3 Tablespoons olive oil One 8-ounce can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 1 Tablespoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons su

Eggplant Caponata
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, unpeeled,cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 large can crushed tomatoes) 1/2 cup chopped green olives 3 cloves minced garlic 1/3 cup extr

Pickled Eggplant with Mint and Honey
Ingredients: 1 pound small eggplants, blossom ends trimmed, cut into rounds about 3/8 inch thick 1 tablespoon kosher or other coarse salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup extra-virgin o
Products (Eggplant, Pepper: Hot, Mint)

Brinjals (Eggplant, Ceylon Style)
Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, peeled 2 eggplants, peeled 3/4 C bread crumbs 3 T grated onion 3 T chopped parsley 1/8 tsp powdered ginger 1/8 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1/4 C melted butter Directions: Rub a casserole dish with the ga
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Bruscetta with Eggplant
Ingredients: 1 lg eggplant, in 1/2"" slices 1 sm red pepper 1 T extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced to a paste* 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (NOT regular vinegar) 1/4 C chopped Italian parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 baguette Ital

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
1 1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos 5 fresh serrano chiles 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 large onion, coarsley chopped 2 teaspoons coarse salt Preheat broiler. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickin

Green Beans and Roasted Red Onions
2 1/4 lb medium red onions (about 5) 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces Put oven rack in middle positio
Products (Onion, Green Beans)