Recipes
Farmer’s Bounty Bloody Mary
Farmer's Bounty Bloody Mary If you stop by a Whatcom County farmers market in July, prepare yourself for absolute delight and wonder. That's because the land's agricultural abundance is on full display - tomatoes nestle in among spicy peppers, fresh greens, and...
Low-Waste Libations
Low-Waste Libations Doing good tastes good. At least, it can when you're drinking some low-waste libations that use ingredients that might otherwise head to the compost or even the *gasp* trash. 30-40% of food in America is wasted. Not only does this significantly...
Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Vegetables
4 bell peppers, tops removed, seeded 1 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 zucchini, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh spinach 2 tomatoes(diced) Italian...
Whole Salmon Baked in Foil
About 12 servings One 7 to 10 pound salmon, cleaned ¾ cup dry white wine ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves 8 fresh basil leaves 3 sprigs fresh tarragon 2 sprigs rosemary Celery leaves from a small stalk 3 minced shallots, or 1 small onion freshly minced Leave...
Crustless Spinach Quiche
3 cups local spinach greens 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced 1 c. chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. plain goat yogurt 4 eggs, beaten 5 oz. aged gouda or cheddar style cheese, grated 1/2 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash spinach; dry roast mushrooms until...
Three Potato Gratin
For layering 1lb. each of local red, blue, yellow potatoes 12 ounces local gouda 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh local thyme For pouring 1 C local cream ½ Tbsp fresh local thyme 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Scrub potatoes well and slice thinly. Grate the cheese. Rub a...
Rose-All-Day Sangria
Rose-All-Day Sangria The days are long and the weather is what we've been waiting for all year long. It seems like there's something to celebrate around every corner, whether that's a major life event or simply breathing in fresh, clean air in the company of those you...
Gin and Tonic Cucumber Cooler
After a long day spent playing or working in the sunshine, there's nothing like a refreshing beverage in your hand. Bonus points for filling up your glass with local produce and products that not only support your body but also support the vibrant agricultural and...
Cider-poached Apples with Goat Yogurt
Makes 4 servings 4 cups apple cider or apple juice 4 medium-size apples ½ to ¾ cup goat yogurt ½ cup chopped walnuts or hazelnuts In a 2-3 quart pan, boil cider over high heat until reduced to 1 cup (about 15 minutes). Meanwhile, core apples. Add apples to...
Potato Leek Soup
Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 1 hour 3 large carrots 3 stalks celery 4 cloves garlic 3 large leeks 4-5 medium potatoes 1 bunch green onions 2 quarts vegetable stock 12 oz heavy whipping cream (optional) 3 tbsp vegetable oil (or other high heat oil) ...
Roasted Delicata Squash with Honey and Sea Salt
Three whole local delicata squash 2 Tbsp local honey 1/2 tsp sea salt 3 Tbsp olive oil Scrub the squash, then cut them in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and membrane and cut each half into 1 inch wide crescents. Toss with oil and arrange in a single layer on a...
Quick Cream of Vegetable Soup
Place 2 cups of one or any combination of the following in a processor or blender: Asparagus Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Sweet Corn Cooked onions Peas Squash Potatoes Tomatoes ...
Strawberry-Basil Sparkler
Strawberry-Basil Sparkler This sparkler is the *royal wedding* of sweet and savory. It's fresh, vibrant, and of course, everything is made infinitely more delicious with Whatcom-grown strawberries in the peak of summer. If you're in a creative or experimental mood,...
Pan Roasted Chicken and Veggies
Yield: 6 servings 2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided 3/4 teaspoon pepper,...
Apple-Pear Clafouti
4 large eggs ¾ cup warmed honey 1 cup milk ¾ cup hazelnut flour 1 lb gravenstein or other baking apples or pears, cut into ¼- to ½-inch slices Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Oil a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan. Beat eggs and honey until frothy (about 2 minutes). Add...
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
4 pounds mixed root vegetables (parsnips, potatoes, beets, carrots), roughly diced (about 1” cubes) 1 medium onion, diced 4-5 large cloves garlic, cut into large chunks 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely minced 2 tbsp fresh thyme, finely minced 1/3 cup apple cider...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Sautéed Cabbage
1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks 4-6 cloves whole garlic 2 cups broth 1 cup water ½ cup milk ½ pound cabbage, finely shredded 2 green onions, finely chopped Finely-chopped fresh parsley for garnish Place potatoes and...
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