Mustard-Glazed Roasted Root Vegetables

1 lb carrots
1 lb rutabaga
1/2 lb turnips
2 large potatoes
3 large sw potatoes
1/3 c olive oil
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp hot paprika
1/4 c maple syrup
3 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp black pepper

Pre-heat oven to 375F. Set out 2 large roasting pans. Cut vegetables into lengths that are approx. the same size and thickness (preferably 3" x 3/4"). Place in a large bowl (you should have about 12 cups of veggies). In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat well. Spread vegetables between the roasting pans in a single layer. If packed too tight, they won't roast. Roast uncovered for 1 hour. Toss 2-3 times during cooking taking care not to break up the vegetables.

This recipe was given to us by our shareholders Jean & John MacKimmie who say it's their favorite way to use all of the root vegetables from the farm.

Potato Leek Soup

6 cups water
5 potatoes
4 tsp butter
2 leeks
fresh thyme
basil (to taste)
1 cup cream
1/4 cup parsley.

Melt butter in a stock pot. Slice leeks and sauté 5 minutes, add potatoes and sauté for another 5 minutes. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of stock and cook further (25 min.) until potatoes are tender. Puree, then return to stockpot and add the rest of stock, cream and herbs. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.

Tomato Leek Sauce

This recipe is adapted from the Washington Post. It is delicious and versatile. Serve it over any cooked grain (try the barley, wheat berries or triticale from the farm), over potatoes, pasta, fish or chicken for an easy meal. Add a hot pepper for some heat or some fennel or fennel seeds for a change of pace. 

Ingredients:     

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 cups thinly sliced cleaned leeks (white and light-green parts)

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 sprigs thyme

4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped, plus their juices

1/3 cup sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine

Coarse or flaky sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the leeks, garlic and thyme. Stir to coat, and reduce the heat to medium; cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not browned, stirring occasionally.

Add the tomatoes plus their juices and the wine, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. The mixture will thicken and begin to look like a chunky sauce. 

Discard the thyme sprigs. Taste, and adjust the seasoning before serving or cooling and storing.

Cheesy Eggy

1 lb chard
4 tbsp canola oil    
1/3 c.  chopped garlic scapes    
1/2 tspn salt    
pinch of sugar    
3/4 c milk    
3 eggs, lightly beaten    
1/2 tspn thyme    
1 c. grated cheddar    
1 c. cooked rice    
1/2 tspn worcestershire

Preheat the oven to 350. Steam greens. Mix with all other ingredients. Bake in a buttered, shallow baking dish until mixture is set (about 20 min). Serve hot and cut into squares.

This dish was a staple in our home when our kids were little. And they grew up great!! It is a fool-proof way to get kids to eat greens. Even the most hardened "I only eat macaroni & cheese" kid yells for more of this, to the utter amazement and delight of their parents. We put this one in every year - a great foundation.

Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese

1 medium cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 smallish yellow onions, peeled and finely sliced
4 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup Blue Cheese cheese (try Great Hill Blue from the Farm Shop)
1/3 cup creme fraiche
parsley for garnish

 Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and break it into small florets (don't bother to remove the stalk - it only adds to the flavor). Set aside. Melt the butter gently in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sweat gently until translucent. Add cauliflower, thyme and bay leaves. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or so, until the cauliflower is very soft. Crumble in the Gorgonzola and stir over a low heat until it has melted into the soup. Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Pick out the bay leaves and thyme stalks, then blend the soup until really smooth. Return the soup to the pan and reheat gently. Taste and add a little more salt and pepper if you think it needs it. Serve topped with chopped parsley. Serves four.

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Compound Butter

Making compound butter is an easy way to incorporate herbs into your diet year-round.
1 lb butter, unsalted (find 1 lb blocks of Cabot butter in the farm shop)
4 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs (choose one, or combine: thyme, oregano, mint, parsely, sage)
2 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper

 First bring the butter to room temperature. If the butter is too hard, it will be more challenging to incorporate the herbs evenly. Cut the butter into chunks and add o a large bowl, food processor, or Kitchen Aid stand up mixer. Start whipping the butter until it starts to cream. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, continue to whip until all evenly incorporated. Add 1/4-1/2 pound increments to a large sheet of parchment. Roll the parchment up as you would a sushi roll, forming a tight log.

Recipe from Homegrown.org

Savory Stuffed Winter Squash

3 med. winter squash

1/3 c chopped walnuts

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 c diced red onion
1/4 c diced celery
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/4 c Jade Pearl rice
3/4 c diced red pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 1/2 c boiling water
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp fresh sage
2 c grated gouda or cheddar cheese

 Preheat oven to 400F. Leave the squash whole. Place them in a baking pan in the oven for 1 hr. until tender. Meanwhile toast the walnuts in a lg saucepan over med heat, stirring often ~ 5 min. Add the oil, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute for ~ 5 min. until onions soften. Add the rice, pepper, and salt and cook for 2-3 min. Lower the heat, then slowly pour in the water. Cover and simmer ~ 20 min. Stir in the herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Fill the squash halves with the rice mixture. Top with cheese and serve immed.

From 'Gluten-Free Recipes or the Conscious Cook' a great seasonal cookbook from our shareholder Leslie Cerier.

Tomato Garlic Soup with Escarole and Tortellini

8 cups vegetable stock (or 8 cups water and 2 bouillon cubes)
3 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp olive oil
sage, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste
2 cups undrained canned tomatoes (or 4 medium fresh tomatoes)
9 ounces fresh or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup chopped escarole
grated Parmesan cheese

In a sauce pan, saute garlic in olive oil. When garlic is tender and golden, add it to the veggie stock. Add seasonings to taste. Bring garlic broth to a simmer. While the broth heats, chop the tomatoes. Add the tomatoes to the broth, return it to a boil, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

In a separate pot, cook the tortellini in boiling water until al dente--about 4 minutes. Drain.

Add chopped greens to broth and simer for 2-3 minutes, until wilted.

When ready to serve, place tortellini in individual serving bowls and ladle the soup over them. Serve topped with grated cheese and chopped parsley. Serves 6-8

From: Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home

Tomato Corn Chowder

3 scallions
1 tsp oregano and thyme
4 paste tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup flour
1 cup cream
2 cups fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup parsley

Fresh Brookfield sweet corn and paste tomatoes will make for an especially tasty soup!! Saute scallions with oregano and thyme over medium heat until browned. Add tomatoes, then 4 cups of water. Lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes covered. Mix flour and cream (watch for lumps!) and add to soup. Simmer and add corn kernels, pepper and parsley. Simmer 15 minutes uncovered and enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash Casserole

1 squash
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 tomatoes
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1 cup bread crumbs ,1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons sliced black olives

Slice the squash in half length-wise and scoop out the seeds. Bake it, face down, on a buttered tray at 375 F for about 30 minutes or until easily pierced by a fork. Cool and scoop out insides. While the squash bakes, saute the onions and garlic with salt, pepper, mushrooms, and herbs, When onions are soft add freshly chopped tomatoes. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Combine all ingredients. Pour into buttered 2 qt. casserole. Top with lots of grated Parmesan. Bake at 375, uncovered, for about 40 minutes.

From: the Moosewood Cookbook

Sauteed Kohlrabi

2 kohlrabi, 3 if small
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp oil
1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, sage, chives, etc.)

Grate kohlrabi, place in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Heat oil, add onions, and sauté a few minutes over medium heat. Stir in kohlrabi, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs.

Onion Soup

6 Tbsp. butter
5 cups thinly sliced yellow or white onions
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
dash of thyme
1 quart stock or water
1 Tbsp. tamari
3 Tbsp. dry white wine
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. honey (optional)
croutons
grated cheese

Heat butter in saucepan; add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until brwn and tender. Stir in mustard and thyme, then add remaining ingredients except croutons and cheese. Cover and cook slowly, at least 30 minutes. Top with croutons and cheese. Makes 4-6 servings.

From: Moosewood Cookbook

Herbed Chard and Rice Bake

2 bunches Chard
4 tbsp butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of sugar
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp thyme
1 cup grated cheddar
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat the oven to 350. Be sure the chard is well washed; shake dry. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly wilted, 3-4 minutes. Add the chard to the onions, sprinkle with the salt and sugar, and toss until the chard is wilted 3-4 minutes longer. Mix the milk, eggs, Worcestershire , and thyme in a large bowl. Stir in the chard mixture, rice, and all but 2 tbsp of the cheese. Pour the mixture into a buttered shallow baking dish, such as an 11x 7-inch rectangular dish, or a 9-inch round pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese. Bake until the mixture is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot, cut into squares or wedges.

Winter Root Soup

2 leeks, washed, trimmed, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
2 turnips, sliced
1 rutabaga, sliced
3 parsnips, sliced
4 tbsp butter
1-1/2 quarts chicken stock or combination water/stock
several thyme sprigs tied together
4 cloves garlic, mashed
pinch cayenne pepper
sea salt and pepper
pinch nutmeg

Melt butter in large, stainless steel pot and add leeks, carrots, turnips, rutabaga and parsnips. Cover and cook gently about 1/2 hr over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add stock, bring to a boil and skim. Add, garlic, thyme and cayenne. Simmer, covered, for about 1/2 hr until the vegetables are soft. Season to taste.

from Nourishing Traditions, by Sally Fallon.

Savory Stuffed Winter Squash

2 med. winter squash
1/3 c chopped walnuts
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 c diced red onion
1/4 c diced celery
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/4 c Jade Pearl rice
3/4 c diced red pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 1/2 c boiling water
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 tsp fresh sage
2 c grated gouda or cheddar cheese
 

Preheat oven to 400F. Leave the squash whole. Place them in a baking pan in the oven for 1 hr. until tender. Meanwhile toast the walnuts in a lg saucepan over med heat, stirring often ~ 5 min. Add the oil, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute for ~ 5 min. until onions soften. Add the rice, pepper, and salt and cook for 2-3 min. Lower the heat, then slowly pour in the water. Cover and simmer ~ 20 min. Stir in the herbs. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Fill the squash halves with the rice mixture. Top with cheese and serve immed.

From 'Gluten-Free Recipes or the Conscious Cook'  a great seasonal cookbook from our shareholder Leslie Cerier.

Root Vegetable Gratin

Root Vegetable Gratin

1 onion, sliced
2 cups fennel,
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 lbs mix of sweet potato, potato, celeriac
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken or veg stock
2 cups grated gruyere cheese
2 tsp thyme
2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 to 3 Tbsp melted butter

Peel and slice veggies 1/4" thick. Heat oven to 350°F. Butter a deep baking dish. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat and add the onions and fennel. Sautee about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one more minute. Combine mixture with remaining vegetables, cream, stock, cheese, thyme, 1 Tbsp kosher salt and 1 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour into baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs and butter and distribute over top of dish. Bake 1 1/2 hours uncovered, til very tender when tested with a knife. Let set 15 min and serve!

I made this for a meal train for friends who recently had a baby, and it was a big hit. Recipe and photo from Smitten Kitchen blog.

Tempeh Stew with Wine and Shiitake Mushrooms

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb tempeh, cut into ½” cubes
2 1/2 c water
1/2 c dry white wine
2 tbsp prepared mustard
8 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
2 c peeled and coarsely chopped sweet potatoes
1 ½ c peeled and coarsely chopped carrots
½ c peeled and coarsely chopped celeriac
1 ½ c trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts
½ c coarsely chopped onion
1 ½ tbsp miso
2 tspn dried thyme
1 ½ tspn dried sage
1 tspn dried rosemary

Heat the oil in a 6-qt stockpot over med heat. Add the tempeh and cook 5-10 min, ~ golden brown. Add the water, wine, and mustard to the pot, along with the shiitakes. Bury the shiitakes under the potatoes, roots, Brussels’, and onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low. Simmer covered ~ 20 min, or until veg are soft. Dissolve the miso in some of the hot broth, then add to the pot, along with the thyme, sage, and rosemary. Simmer another 5 min to blend the flavors.

From our shareholder Leslie Cerier - "the Organic Gourmet" who has a ton of great recipes on her website:
http://www.lesliecerier.com/recipes/

Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese

1 medium cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 leeks, peeled and sliced
4 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
4 c chicken or veg stock
1/2 c Blue Cheese cheese
1/3 c creme fraiche
parsley for garnish

Break cauliflower into small florets and set aside. Melt the butter in a large pot over med heat. Add leeks and sautee until translucent. Add cauliflower, thyme and bay. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 min, until cauli is very soft. Crumble in the Blue Cheese and stir over a low heat until it has melted. Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Pick out the bay and thyme stalks, then blend until really smooth. Return to the pot and reheat gently. Add more salt and pepper as necessary. Serve topped with chopped parsley. Serves four.

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Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apples

There are many fabulous ways to stuff a squash - here's our first recipe of the season, which includes celery and apples, in abundance at the farm at present. 

Ingredients:

2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved lengthwise and seeded                                              

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing                                                            

salt and freshly ground pepper                                                                                                              

3/4 cups diced celery                                                                                                                                    

1 leek, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick                                                                

1 apple, peeled and diced                                                                                                                                  

1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme                                                                                                  

approximately 3 cups 10 old sourdough or heavy bread—crusts removed, bread cut into 1/2-inch dice                                                                                  

4 ounces vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts or raw pecans or walnuts                                                         

1/4 cup chopped parsley                                                                                                                                     

1/8 - 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk                                                                                                                      

1/3 cup vegetable stock or broth

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Brush the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and season the cavities with salt and pepper. Place the squash cut side down on baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes, until just tender.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add the celery, leeks and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the apples and thyme and cook over moderately high heat until the apples just start to soften, about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Add the bread, chestnuts, parsley, cream and enough stock to moisten and toss well. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Turn the squash cut side up. Spoon the stuffing into the cavities and bake until the squash are tender and the stuffing is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve.

Sauteed Kohlrabi

Ingredients:

2 kohlrabi, 3 if small
1 medium onion, diced
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp oil
1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, sage, chives, etc.)

Grate kohlrabi, place in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Heat oil, add onions, and sauté a few minutes over medium heat. Stir in kohlrabi, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes. Increase heat to medium and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs.