Organic Strawberry Spinach Salad

We were so excited to pick up our first basket today!   When trying to menu plan with the items in our basket I came across this recipe that I LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thought you guys might like it.
Enjoy,
Anna

Ingredients

Dressing:

1 organic lemon
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
1/3 C sugar 1 TBSP organic olive oil 1 tsp [...]

Organic Arugula Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups of packed organic arugula leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup of walnuts
1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
6 organic garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 organic garlic clove peeled and minced

Instructions

Brown 6 garlic cloves with their peels on in a skillet over medium high heat until the [...]

Linguine with Organic Arugula and Pine Nuts

Summary: A classic use of Arugula

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
1/2 cup organic olive oil
4 ounces organic arugula, trimmed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup organic pine nuts, toasted
additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet [...]

Organic Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins

chard

Summary: A classic Italian preparation for chard. The marjoram and thyme are an unbeatable combination for this dish.

Ingredients

3 bunches organic Swiss chard
3 tablespoons organic olive oil
3 tablespoons organic butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 cup organic raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
to taste, sea salt
to taste, [...]

Organic Rutabaga and Apple Casserole

organic-apple-rutabega-casserole

Summary: The versatile rutabega can be made into fries, mashed, baked or boiled just like a potato. This is a nice way to make it into a desert or side dish

Ingredients

3 cups peeled sliced organic rutabaga
2 med. organic apples, sliced
1/2 tablespoon organic brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. organic butter
Sea [...]

Squash with Herbs

Summary: I made this & it was scrumptious )

Ingredients

medium organic winter squash (about 2 pounds)
3 tablespoons organic butter
1/4 cup fresh organic sage, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh organic rosemary, chopped
1 1/2 cups apple cider or juice
1 cup water 2 teaspoons wine or herb vinegar
1 teaspoon salt freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

If using [...]

Organic Cranberry Raisin Delicata Squash

I have so many favorite recipes ~ but here is my very favorite recipe that utilitzes one of the items we have gotten in our last two baskets (the good thing about squash is it lasts a while when stored properly, so I am saving mine up for the big T-day!!):

Ingredients

Organic Delicatta Squash [...]

Yoav Salad

Since I like to have some fresh veggies but not a full salad that takes up too much room I make what I call a Yoav Salad. Yoav is the Israeli husband of my sister-in-law’s best friend (who eats this with nearly every meal) and she brought the salad to a picnic once. [...]

Organic Red Salad

Summary: High energy, digestion enhancing

Ingredients

1 head organic red cabbage
1 organic medium red beet
1 organic red onion
1organic red apple, any seasonal variety (e.g. Delicious, Empire or Braeburn)
1 cup organic apple cider vinegar (raw unfiltered is best)

Instructions

Wash solid ingredients well. Peel the beet if desired. Remove apple core and seeds. Medium slice the cabbage, beet, onion [...]

Organic Green Beans with Toasted Almond Gremolata

Summary: A great fall dish

Ingredients

1 lb. organic green beans, trimmed
1-1/2 tsp. fresh organic lemon juice
2 Tbs. chopped fresh organic flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 tsp. organic olive oil
2 Tbs. sliced organic almonds, toasted
1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 organic garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind

Instructions

Toast the almonds, and assemble other ingredients so they are ready when the beans are.
Steam beans, [...]