(from Kaylynn Sims)
1 pkg fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Add fresh cranberries. Heat on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes until the cranberries start to pop. Sauce will thicken as it cools.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Sugared Cranberries
(from Kaylynn Sims)
Wash the cranberries. Pour your favorite juice concentrate over the cranberries. I use orange juice. Let them marinate overnight or at least for 6 hours. Take them out and roll them in sugar. Eat. The sweet with the tart is fabulous.
Wash the cranberries. Pour your favorite juice concentrate over the cranberries. I use orange juice. Let them marinate overnight or at least for 6 hours. Take them out and roll them in sugar. Eat. The sweet with the tart is fabulous.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Coconut Lime Sherbet
In food processor, blend 1 tbsp lime zest, 1 c sugar, and 1/8 tsp salt. While going, add 2/3 c lime juice and 1 1/2 c water and process until sugar dissolves. Cover; chill in freezer 40-60 min (don't freeze). In mixing bowl, whip 2/3 c cream til soft, then add chilled juice. Add 1 can coconut milk. Process in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Slice 2-3 large tomatoes; lay flat on a plate or serving tray. Top with 1/4 inch slices of fresh mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 4-5 chopped basil leaves, salt, & pepper. Pour on a couple tablespoons each of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, or prepared balsamic vinegraitte salad dressing.
Pasta Salad
8 oz cooked pasta
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp vinegar
1/4 c olive oil
4-5 basil leaves, chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. Add more vinegar or oil to taste. Chill 1-2 hours before serving.
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp vinegar
1/4 c olive oil
4-5 basil leaves, chopped
Salt & Pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients. Add more vinegar or oil to taste. Chill 1-2 hours before serving.
Pesto
2 cups fresh basil
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c olive oil
3 tbsp walnuts
3 tbsp garlic
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Stores for a few days in the fridge, or freeze it in an ice cube tray. When the cubes are frozen, put them in a ziploc bag in the freezer to pull out as needed. You can combine a cube of this with a cube of butter for pesto garlic bread; combine 1 cube per 8oz of cooked pasta, 1 tbsp butter, and 1/4 c parmesan cheese for easy pesto pasta; add a cube to marinara sauce for more flavor.
1/4 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c olive oil
3 tbsp walnuts
3 tbsp garlic
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Stores for a few days in the fridge, or freeze it in an ice cube tray. When the cubes are frozen, put them in a ziploc bag in the freezer to pull out as needed. You can combine a cube of this with a cube of butter for pesto garlic bread; combine 1 cube per 8oz of cooked pasta, 1 tbsp butter, and 1/4 c parmesan cheese for easy pesto pasta; add a cube to marinara sauce for more flavor.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
October 30 Order
Here is what we'll be getting in our order this week:
Cameo apples
avocados
bananas
cauliflower
red grapes
fresh basil
kiwi
lemons
romaine lettuce
limes
honeydew melon
mushrooms
pears
snow peas
grape tomatoes
Cameo apples
avocados
bananas
cauliflower
red grapes
fresh basil
kiwi
lemons
romaine lettuce
limes
honeydew melon
mushrooms
pears
snow peas
grape tomatoes
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fruit Salad
(From Amy Weiland)
Combine the following fruits, cut up:
Apples
Bananas
Pineapples
Mix in mini marshmallows.
Fold in whipped cream.
Yummy!
Combine the following fruits, cut up:
Apples
Bananas
Pineapples
Mix in mini marshmallows.
Fold in whipped cream.
Yummy!
Zucchini Bread by Paula Dean
(from Amy Weiland)
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup water
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry, add nuts and fold in. Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray, for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Alternately, bake in 5 mini loaf pans for about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup water
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry, add nuts and fold in. Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray, for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Alternately, bake in 5 mini loaf pans for about 45 minutes.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Garden Vegetable Soup
(from Amy Weiland)
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Kosher salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups zucchini, chopped
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Kosher salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups zucchini, chopped
2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher salt. Serve immediately.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Gormet Grapefruit
(from Paige Beal)
"my kids will ALL eat grapefruit prepared this way!"
Cut grapefruit in half directly between the 2 navels. Using a steak knife or other small knife, cut gently between the sections and around the outside of the grapefruit (you don't need to do this step if you have serrated grapefruit spoons!). Sprinkle each grapefruit with 1 tbsp brown sugar, then 1 tbsp shredded coconut. Place on a baking dish, and place the dish 4-6 inches below the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or just until the coconut starts to brown. Eat immediately. YUM!
"my kids will ALL eat grapefruit prepared this way!"
Cut grapefruit in half directly between the 2 navels. Using a steak knife or other small knife, cut gently between the sections and around the outside of the grapefruit (you don't need to do this step if you have serrated grapefruit spoons!). Sprinkle each grapefruit with 1 tbsp brown sugar, then 1 tbsp shredded coconut. Place on a baking dish, and place the dish 4-6 inches below the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or just until the coconut starts to brown. Eat immediately. YUM!
Baked Squash
(from Paige Beal)
Cut open squash, remove seeds and scrape out strings. Cut squash into 3-4 inch pieces. Place in a baking dish facing up, and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 375 for about an hour, or until soft. Remove from oven, spread 1 tsp butter on each pieces, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp brown sugar. Serve warm.
Cut open squash, remove seeds and scrape out strings. Cut squash into 3-4 inch pieces. Place in a baking dish facing up, and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 375 for about an hour, or until soft. Remove from oven, spread 1 tsp butter on each pieces, then sprinkle with 1 tbsp brown sugar. Serve warm.
Parmesan Zucchini
(from Paige Beal)
2-3 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
In deep skillet, melt butter. Add zucchini and onion, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. As the zucchini cooks, it will let off liquid which will allow it to steam if covered, so keep it covered except to stir. When vegetables are slightly translucent and tender, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt & pepper. Remove from heat, and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Serves 4-6.
2-3 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
In deep skillet, melt butter. Add zucchini and onion, cover, and cook over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. As the zucchini cooks, it will let off liquid which will allow it to steam if covered, so keep it covered except to stir. When vegetables are slightly translucent and tender, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, salt & pepper. Remove from heat, and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve warm. Serves 4-6.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Pumpkin Soup
(from Paige Beal)
Pumpkin Soup, French style ( I know this sounds weird, but I had it frequently in France and it really is good!)
Cut and clean out pumpkin as if you are going to carve it. Cut it into large pieces, then cut off the outer shell, and cube the meat. Put it in a pot, and add enough water just to cover. Add 2-3 stalks of chopped leeks and 2-3 cubes of chicken boullion. Simmer until pumpkin is tender. Transfer in batches to a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. If desired, add some milk or cream. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream (or creme fraiche if you're picky and know where to get it!), grated parmesan cheese, and a handful of croutons.
Pumpkin Soup, French style ( I know this sounds weird, but I had it frequently in France and it really is good!)
Cut and clean out pumpkin as if you are going to carve it. Cut it into large pieces, then cut off the outer shell, and cube the meat. Put it in a pot, and add enough water just to cover. Add 2-3 stalks of chopped leeks and 2-3 cubes of chicken boullion. Simmer until pumpkin is tender. Transfer in batches to a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. If desired, add some milk or cream. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream (or creme fraiche if you're picky and know where to get it!), grated parmesan cheese, and a handful of croutons.
Creamy French Vegetable Soup
(from Paige Beal)
In a large stockpot, combine chopped leeks, chopped carrots, peeled & chopped potatoes, zucchini chunks, and 2-3 chicken boullion cubes. Add enough water just to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are tender. Add soup to a blender or food processor (in batches, if necessary), and process until smooth. If desired, add some milk or cream. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream (or creme fraiche if you're picky and know where to get it!), grated parmesan cheese, and a handful of croutons. Yummy and perfect for a cold day! You can add any additional vegetables you like, but keep in mind that many vegetables don't puree well (green beans, for example), and to keep the smooth texture to your soup, don't add anything that will have strings or seed in it. Onions can be substituted for leeks, but they don't puree as well.
In a large stockpot, combine chopped leeks, chopped carrots, peeled & chopped potatoes, zucchini chunks, and 2-3 chicken boullion cubes. Add enough water just to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all vegetables are tender. Add soup to a blender or food processor (in batches, if necessary), and process until smooth. If desired, add some milk or cream. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of sour cream (or creme fraiche if you're picky and know where to get it!), grated parmesan cheese, and a handful of croutons. Yummy and perfect for a cold day! You can add any additional vegetables you like, but keep in mind that many vegetables don't puree well (green beans, for example), and to keep the smooth texture to your soup, don't add anything that will have strings or seed in it. Onions can be substituted for leeks, but they don't puree as well.
Cafe Rio Recipes
(from Paige Beal)
Use all these Cafe Rio recipes (and Cynthia's pork recipe) to make a Cafe Rio style salad by layering a fresh cooked tortilla, beans, rice, and meat, then topping with lettuce, salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips, and Cilantro ranch dressing. I make the full portion of meat and rice, then freeze the leftovers in small bags, so I can defrost them and have a salad anytime!
Café Rio Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Juice of 1 lime
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbls. olive oil
½ bunch of cilantro finely chopped
¼ tsp. cumin
A good shot of chipotle sauce (optional)
¼ tsp.salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Juice for ½ a lime
Mix first 8 ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken breasts and let marinade 1 hour.
On an open grill over high heat, cook the chicken on the first side about 6-7 minutes. Turn chicken over, close grill and cook again for about 5 minutes. Check the chicken for rawness and continue to cook covered until nearly done. It is ok to pull the chicken off a little early as it will continue to cook after it is off the heat. Cut chicken across the grain and while hot, squeeze the juice from the ½ lime over the cut pieces.
OR– Marinate chicken in bottle italian dressing, 1 tbsp cumin, 3 cloves minced garlic.
Café Rio Black Beans
1 (16 oz.) can black beans or prepared dried black bean
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. cumin
fresh ground pepper
salt to taste
juice from ½ lime
In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, garlic, and cumin and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. When beans are tender add pepper, salt, and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes more and serve.
Café Rio Cilantro Lime Rice (Freezes well--put in small bags with as much as your family will use in a meal)
2 tbls. olive oil
2 cups long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ bunch cilantro chopped
4 cups chicken stock
¼ tsp. lime zest
juice from 1 lime
½ can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
salt & pepper to taste
In a medium-large saucepan cook rice and onion in the olive oil about 3 minutes or till rice is golden brown and onion is tender, stirring frequently so that each rice kernel is coated with oil. Add garlic and cilantro and cook just until cilantro is heated to release the fragrance. Stir in chicken stock, lime zest, lime juice, green chilies, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or just till rice is tender.
Café rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Your favorite dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley) prepared as directed on package using a blender.
Add 1 bunch of cilantro and a dash of Tabasco sauce to taste.
You can also add some prepared Salsa Verde (tomatillo salsa) that you can find in any grocery store in the Mexican isle.
OR 1 pkg buttermilk ranch; 2 tomatillos, ½ bunch cilantro, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1 lime, few drops tobasco–in blender.
Cynthia’s Shredded Pork
Boil a boneless pork roast in water w/ carrots, onion, celery & garlic for 3 hours. Shred, add some cumin & garlic, then either fry, or toss w/ oil & bake in 1 inch of juices at 350 up to one hour. Freezes well. When freezing, do so before cooking in oil. When ready to serve, defrost, then fry or bake in oil.
Use all these Cafe Rio recipes (and Cynthia's pork recipe) to make a Cafe Rio style salad by layering a fresh cooked tortilla, beans, rice, and meat, then topping with lettuce, salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips, and Cilantro ranch dressing. I make the full portion of meat and rice, then freeze the leftovers in small bags, so I can defrost them and have a salad anytime!
Café Rio Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken
Juice of 1 lime
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbls. olive oil
½ bunch of cilantro finely chopped
¼ tsp. cumin
A good shot of chipotle sauce (optional)
¼ tsp.salt
Fresh ground pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Juice for ½ a lime
Mix first 8 ingredients in a large Ziploc bag. Add the chicken breasts and let marinade 1 hour.
On an open grill over high heat, cook the chicken on the first side about 6-7 minutes. Turn chicken over, close grill and cook again for about 5 minutes. Check the chicken for rawness and continue to cook covered until nearly done. It is ok to pull the chicken off a little early as it will continue to cook after it is off the heat. Cut chicken across the grain and while hot, squeeze the juice from the ½ lime over the cut pieces.
OR– Marinate chicken in bottle italian dressing, 1 tbsp cumin, 3 cloves minced garlic.
Café Rio Black Beans
1 (16 oz.) can black beans or prepared dried black bean
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. cumin
fresh ground pepper
salt to taste
juice from ½ lime
In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, garlic, and cumin and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. When beans are tender add pepper, salt, and lime juice. Simmer for 5 minutes more and serve.
Café Rio Cilantro Lime Rice (Freezes well--put in small bags with as much as your family will use in a meal)
2 tbls. olive oil
2 cups long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
½ bunch cilantro chopped
4 cups chicken stock
¼ tsp. lime zest
juice from 1 lime
½ can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
salt & pepper to taste
In a medium-large saucepan cook rice and onion in the olive oil about 3 minutes or till rice is golden brown and onion is tender, stirring frequently so that each rice kernel is coated with oil. Add garlic and cilantro and cook just until cilantro is heated to release the fragrance. Stir in chicken stock, lime zest, lime juice, green chilies, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 – 25 minutes or just till rice is tender.
Café rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Your favorite dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley) prepared as directed on package using a blender.
Add 1 bunch of cilantro and a dash of Tabasco sauce to taste.
You can also add some prepared Salsa Verde (tomatillo salsa) that you can find in any grocery store in the Mexican isle.
OR 1 pkg buttermilk ranch; 2 tomatillos, ½ bunch cilantro, 1 clove garlic, juice of 1 lime, few drops tobasco–in blender.
Cynthia’s Shredded Pork
Boil a boneless pork roast in water w/ carrots, onion, celery & garlic for 3 hours. Shred, add some cumin & garlic, then either fry, or toss w/ oil & bake in 1 inch of juices at 350 up to one hour. Freezes well. When freezing, do so before cooking in oil. When ready to serve, defrost, then fry or bake in oil.
Squash Soup
1 1/2 tsp oil
1/4 c chopped onion
1-2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ginger
2 12 oz pkgs frozen cooked squash, thawed
1 c chicken broth
1 c apple juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream
Heat oil, add onion, curry, giner. Cook 2 min. Add squash, broth, juice, & salt. Heat through. Ladle into bowls. Top w/ sour cream. Makes 4 servings.
1/4 c chopped onion
1-2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ginger
2 12 oz pkgs frozen cooked squash, thawed
1 c chicken broth
1 c apple juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c plain yogurt or sour cream
Heat oil, add onion, curry, giner. Cook 2 min. Add squash, broth, juice, & salt. Heat through. Ladle into bowls. Top w/ sour cream. Makes 4 servings.
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut (or Banana) Squash Risotto--this freezes well; if you make a lot, you can freeze in portions big enough to reheat later.
6-8 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
5 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided into 4 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, and finely diced
2 cups
arborio rice (can substitute medium grained white rice, but arborio is preferred)
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)(you can substitute more broth for this)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped chives or garlic chives
Salt
1 Heat broth in medium sized saucepan and keep warm over low heat. Melt 4 Tbsp of butter in a large saucepan; add onion and butternut squash. Cook over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Add rice to onion and squash. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine. Cook, stirring constantly until wine has been absorbed by the rice or evaporated. Add a few ladles of broth, just enough to barely cover rice. Cook over medium heat until broth has been absorbed. Continue cooking and stirring rice, adding a little bit of broth at a time, cooking and stirring until it is absorbed, until the rice is tender, but still firm to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3 During the last minutes of cooking, add remaining tablespoon of butter, 1/3 cup Parmesan, and chives. At this point the rice should have a creamy consistency. Add salt to taste. Serve with remaining grated Parmesan.
6-8 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
5 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided into 4 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups butternut squash, peeled, and finely diced
2 cups
arborio rice (can substitute medium grained white rice, but arborio is preferred)
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)(you can substitute more broth for this)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp chopped chives or garlic chives
Salt
1 Heat broth in medium sized saucepan and keep warm over low heat. Melt 4 Tbsp of butter in a large saucepan; add onion and butternut squash. Cook over medium heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
2 Add rice to onion and squash. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine. Cook, stirring constantly until wine has been absorbed by the rice or evaporated. Add a few ladles of broth, just enough to barely cover rice. Cook over medium heat until broth has been absorbed. Continue cooking and stirring rice, adding a little bit of broth at a time, cooking and stirring until it is absorbed, until the rice is tender, but still firm to the bite, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3 During the last minutes of cooking, add remaining tablespoon of butter, 1/3 cup Parmesan, and chives. At this point the rice should have a creamy consistency. Add salt to taste. Serve with remaining grated Parmesan.
Pico De Gallo
Here's a recipe for Pico de Gallo that Carol Jensen's family really likes:
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white shoepeg corn, drained
6-8 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
4-8 oz. Zesty Italian dressing
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can white shoepeg corn, drained
6-8 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
4-8 oz. Zesty Italian dressing
Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
October 16 Order
Here is what we will be getting this week
Gala apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Broccoli
Mini carrots
Celery
Cilantro
Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Leeks
Red Leaf Lettuce
Cantaloupes
Yellow Onions
Oranges
Pears
Pineapple
Pumpkin (I think 1 large pumpkin each; the website is confusing, and we'll see what we end up with!)
Banana Squash
Zucchini
Tomatoes
We have had quite a bit of turnover already, so our waiting list is getting small. Please continue to spread the word to friends & neighbors, and have them contact me if they'd like to be on the waiting list. If you have recipes you'd like to share, email them to Angie and she'll post them on the blog. I will give some ideas for the cilantro, squash, and leeks, if those are things you're not accustomed to! Also, feel free to give me feedback about what we get. Obviously, I can't cater to every individual's wants, but I would like to know what you think. I try to order some things frequently that seem like things most people probably buy most of the time (apples, bananas, lettuce, etc). Some things that store longer I won't order as often, assuming you can keep them for a few weeks (onions, potatoes, carrots). If there are things you know you will not use, click "reply to all" to my email, and ask if anyone would be willing to trade. I'm still trying to figure out how much of each item comes in each case I order (the website isn't real clear on that), so my quantities may be odd at times, but over time, I hope to get better at it.
Thanks for all your help--I couldn't do this without you!
Paige
Gala apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Broccoli
Mini carrots
Celery
Cilantro
Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Leeks
Red Leaf Lettuce
Cantaloupes
Yellow Onions
Oranges
Pears
Pineapple
Pumpkin (I think 1 large pumpkin each; the website is confusing, and we'll see what we end up with!)
Banana Squash
Zucchini
Tomatoes
We have had quite a bit of turnover already, so our waiting list is getting small. Please continue to spread the word to friends & neighbors, and have them contact me if they'd like to be on the waiting list. If you have recipes you'd like to share, email them to Angie and she'll post them on the blog. I will give some ideas for the cilantro, squash, and leeks, if those are things you're not accustomed to! Also, feel free to give me feedback about what we get. Obviously, I can't cater to every individual's wants, but I would like to know what you think. I try to order some things frequently that seem like things most people probably buy most of the time (apples, bananas, lettuce, etc). Some things that store longer I won't order as often, assuming you can keep them for a few weeks (onions, potatoes, carrots). If there are things you know you will not use, click "reply to all" to my email, and ask if anyone would be willing to trade. I'm still trying to figure out how much of each item comes in each case I order (the website isn't real clear on that), so my quantities may be odd at times, but over time, I hope to get better at it.
Thanks for all your help--I couldn't do this without you!
Paige
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Shopping Tip
Here's another tip- not a recipe.
Check out this great website. myfoodstoragedeals.com
For a small subscription fee, this gal goes through the newspapers and sorts through the 5 major grocery stores bargains. She lists them and rates them by "Great, good and okay deals" and then tells you how much to buy for your food storage. A great way to shop by buying things at their rock bottom prices and building up your food storage. For an additional fee she will even send menu plans based on the deals of the week. I've tried other services and hers is definitely superior. I have been able to stock up on some essential items at the lowest prices I've seen. It can be a little time consuming to go to 3 grocery stores but not too bad if you are going in with a list and just picking up the loss leaders. Also- I haven't done this in awhile but does anyone know if the Wal-Mart in Lindon still price matches? I've had some trouble with the AF store but that would be a great time saver. Let's all pray that our new Wal-Mart will price match easily! Save money and gas!
Christine
Check out this great website. myfoodstoragedeals.com
For a small subscription fee, this gal goes through the newspapers and sorts through the 5 major grocery stores bargains. She lists them and rates them by "Great, good and okay deals" and then tells you how much to buy for your food storage. A great way to shop by buying things at their rock bottom prices and building up your food storage. For an additional fee she will even send menu plans based on the deals of the week. I've tried other services and hers is definitely superior. I have been able to stock up on some essential items at the lowest prices I've seen. It can be a little time consuming to go to 3 grocery stores but not too bad if you are going in with a list and just picking up the loss leaders. Also- I haven't done this in awhile but does anyone know if the Wal-Mart in Lindon still price matches? I've had some trouble with the AF store but that would be a great time saver. Let's all pray that our new Wal-Mart will price match easily! Save money and gas!
Christine
Raspberry Cream Pie
Just thought I'd pass on this easy recipe. We made it for family night and it was so good and looked very "fancy" even though it was very easy! I know it's not hard to eat up the rasberries but it was worth saving one pint to make this.
Raspberry Cream Pie
1/4 cup rasberry jam
1 prepared pie crust (graham cracker or shortbread)
1/2 pint rasberries, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can evaporated milk
2 packages lemon instant pudding
grated peel of one lemon
1 8 oz container "Cool Whip"
Spread jam over bottom of crust, sprinkle 3/4 cup rasberries over jam
Beat cream cheese until creamy, gradually add evaporated milk, pudding mixes and lemon peel. beat for 2 minutes on medium until well blended. Gently stir in half of whipped topping. Spoon into crust, top with remaining whipped topping
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with remaining rasberries and additional lemon zest if desired just before serving.
NOTES: I didn't have a lemon so I just used a squirt of lemon juice.I also used the whole pint of rasberries.
This was an easy recipe for me because I tend to keep most of these things on hand for food storage. Watch for graham cracker pie crusts to go on sale and buy a few for "dessert emergencies! same with a variety of pudding mixes and buy a few "whipped topping" to stash in the freezer if they go on sale. I also had homemade jam on hand from earlier in the summer. Evaporated milk is one of those storage essentials. I usually have at least 4 oz (1/2 cube) cream cheese in the fridge. Rasberries from the co-op and voila!
Christine
Raspberry Cream Pie
1/4 cup rasberry jam
1 prepared pie crust (graham cracker or shortbread)
1/2 pint rasberries, divided
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can evaporated milk
2 packages lemon instant pudding
grated peel of one lemon
1 8 oz container "Cool Whip"
Spread jam over bottom of crust, sprinkle 3/4 cup rasberries over jam
Beat cream cheese until creamy, gradually add evaporated milk, pudding mixes and lemon peel. beat for 2 minutes on medium until well blended. Gently stir in half of whipped topping. Spoon into crust, top with remaining whipped topping
Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. Garnish with remaining rasberries and additional lemon zest if desired just before serving.
NOTES: I didn't have a lemon so I just used a squirt of lemon juice.I also used the whole pint of rasberries.
This was an easy recipe for me because I tend to keep most of these things on hand for food storage. Watch for graham cracker pie crusts to go on sale and buy a few for "dessert emergencies! same with a variety of pudding mixes and buy a few "whipped topping" to stash in the freezer if they go on sale. I also had homemade jam on hand from earlier in the summer. Evaporated milk is one of those storage essentials. I usually have at least 4 oz (1/2 cube) cream cheese in the fridge. Rasberries from the co-op and voila!
Christine
Friday, October 3, 2008
Panzanella
Green peppers could be substituted for the red and yellow ones in this recipe.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
For the vinaigrette:
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.
For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend
Ingredients
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 small French bread or boule, cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large, ripe tomatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced
20 large basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons capers, drained
For the vinaigrette:
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oil in a large saute pan. Add the bread and salt; cook over low to medium heat, tossing frequently, for 10 minutes, or until nicely browned. Add more oil as needed.
For the vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients together.
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, basil, and capers. Add the bread cubes and toss with the vinaigrette. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Serve, or allow the salad to sit for about half an hour for the flavors to blend
Monday, September 29, 2008
October 2 Order
Here's what we'll be getting in our order this week:
Jonathan apples
Avocados
Bananas
Raspberries
Green Cabbage
Cucumbers
Kiwi
Romaine Hearts
Mango
Nectarine
Green bell peppers
pineapple
Pluots
Russet Potatoes
Mini pumpkins
Live Alfalfa sprouts
Angie Nichols, Shannon Payne, and Rebecca Ashby are sorting.
Jonathan apples
Avocados
Bananas
Raspberries
Green Cabbage
Cucumbers
Kiwi
Romaine Hearts
Mango
Nectarine
Green bell peppers
pineapple
Pluots
Russet Potatoes
Mini pumpkins
Live Alfalfa sprouts
Angie Nichols, Shannon Payne, and Rebecca Ashby are sorting.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Recipes!
If you have recipes you want to share, e-mail them to me (Angie Nichols).
I found this artichoke recipe online I thought some of you might like to try... yum!
Grilled Garlic Artichokes
Ingredients:
* 2 large artichokes
* 1 lemon, quartered
* 3/4 cup olive oil
* 4 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge into the water. Trim the tops from the artichokes, then cut in half lenghwise, and place halves into the bowl of lemon water to prevent them from turning brown.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3. Add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain. Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. Stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic dip, and place them on the preheated grill. Grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with dip and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred. Serve immediately with the remaining dip.
see it online at:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Garlic-Artichokes/Detail.aspx
I found this artichoke recipe online I thought some of you might like to try... yum!
Grilled Garlic Artichokes
Ingredients:
* 2 large artichokes
* 1 lemon, quartered
* 3/4 cup olive oil
* 4 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge into the water. Trim the tops from the artichokes, then cut in half lenghwise, and place halves into the bowl of lemon water to prevent them from turning brown.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
3. Add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain. Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. Stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic dip, and place them on the preheated grill. Grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with dip and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred. Serve immediately with the remaining dip.
see it online at:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Garlic-Artichokes/Detail.aspx
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
September 18 Order
This week we are getting:
Ginger Gold Apples
Artichokes
Bananas
Green Beans
Strawberries
Cauliflower
Celery
Green grapes
Red Leaf Lettuce
Honeydew melon
Watermelon
Oranges
Bartlett pears
Spinach
Acorn Squash
Tomatoes
Ginger Gold Apples
Artichokes
Bananas
Green Beans
Strawberries
Cauliflower
Celery
Green grapes
Red Leaf Lettuce
Honeydew melon
Watermelon
Oranges
Bartlett pears
Spinach
Acorn Squash
Tomatoes
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
September 4 Order
Here is what we are getting in our order this week:
Apples-ginger gold
Bananas
Baby Carrots
Ruby Red Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Lemons
Romaine Lettuce
Cantaloupe
Mushrooms
Nectarines
Yellow Onions
Pineapple
Pluots (plum-apricots)
Pomegranates
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
All this is subject to change
Apples-ginger gold
Bananas
Baby Carrots
Ruby Red Grapefruit
Red Grapes
Lemons
Romaine Lettuce
Cantaloupe
Mushrooms
Nectarines
Yellow Onions
Pineapple
Pluots (plum-apricots)
Pomegranates
Yukon Gold Potatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
All this is subject to change
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
More Procedures
Here are some answers to questions that I've gotten-
How does the calling tree work?
You will each be sent a roster with the names & phone numbers of all the co-op members (I will post the calling tree on the blog without phone numbers; we don't want to publicize that!). To the right of your name & phone number(s) will be the names of 2 other people. These are the people you will call! If there are no names after yours, it means you are at the bottom of the calling tree. We will rotate every few months to give everyone a chance to call!
On delivery day, I will receive a call from the truck about an hour before it arrives. I will call the 2 people under me and tell them the time of the TRUCK ARRIVAL and the PICKUP time. ("Hello Christine! Just letting you know the truck will be here at 10:15am, and pickup will be at 10:45am.") They will then call the 2 people under them and give the same information, and so on. Within half an hour or so, everyone should have gotten a call. Those who are sorting need to be at the delivery location at the TRUCK ARRIVAL time; everyone else needs to come at the PICKUP time.
FYI--Most co-op members are now using the text message alert to hear about pickup time. If you are on the text distribution list, don't worry about the calling tree!
If you are out of town, YOU need to arrange for someone to get your basket & pay for it. You also need to arrange for someone to replace you in the calling tree. If you are not able to find someone to take your basket, let me know. We might be able to arrange for someone from the waiting list to take it for that week.
Each person will be assigned a basket letter (A-Y). Your letter will be next to your name on the roster. When you arrive to pick up your basket, find the YELLOW box with tabs in it. Under the letter of your basket, there will be an index card. You need to sign your name and write the check number of the check you are using to pay. Then, put the index card back into its spot, with your check (or cash) in front of it. Make your checks out to PAIGE BEAL.
AFTER you have paid, find the laundry basket with your letter on it, and take that basket. Each basket will also have a couple of cardboard boxes on top of it (the boxes in which the produce came). You are responsible for disposing of those boxes. Everyone must take their cardboard boxes--it is not fair to Angie (whose home is being used for delivery & sorting) to leave all the boxes in her driveway. There is a cardboard recycling bin on the south side of the Cedar Hills City office building if you want to just take your boxes there and drop them.
There will be 2 laundry baskets with each letter on them. The first week, you will only take one of your baskets. The next time, bring that basket back, and your produce will be in the 2nd basket. If you bring your empty basket back each time, there will always be one to use for sorting the next time.
Finally, occasionally there will be an uneven number of produce (ie, 28 stalks of celery instead of 24). In this case, the people sorting will get first choice or leftovers. If there is anything left after that, we will put it in a box at pickup time and you may take whatever you like.
How does the calling tree work?
You will each be sent a roster with the names & phone numbers of all the co-op members (I will post the calling tree on the blog without phone numbers; we don't want to publicize that!). To the right of your name & phone number(s) will be the names of 2 other people. These are the people you will call! If there are no names after yours, it means you are at the bottom of the calling tree. We will rotate every few months to give everyone a chance to call!
On delivery day, I will receive a call from the truck about an hour before it arrives. I will call the 2 people under me and tell them the time of the TRUCK ARRIVAL and the PICKUP time. ("Hello Christine! Just letting you know the truck will be here at 10:15am, and pickup will be at 10:45am.") They will then call the 2 people under them and give the same information, and so on. Within half an hour or so, everyone should have gotten a call. Those who are sorting need to be at the delivery location at the TRUCK ARRIVAL time; everyone else needs to come at the PICKUP time.
FYI--Most co-op members are now using the text message alert to hear about pickup time. If you are on the text distribution list, don't worry about the calling tree!
If you are out of town, YOU need to arrange for someone to get your basket & pay for it. You also need to arrange for someone to replace you in the calling tree. If you are not able to find someone to take your basket, let me know. We might be able to arrange for someone from the waiting list to take it for that week.
Each person will be assigned a basket letter (A-Y). Your letter will be next to your name on the roster. When you arrive to pick up your basket, find the YELLOW box with tabs in it. Under the letter of your basket, there will be an index card. You need to sign your name and write the check number of the check you are using to pay. Then, put the index card back into its spot, with your check (or cash) in front of it. Make your checks out to PAIGE BEAL.
AFTER you have paid, find the laundry basket with your letter on it, and take that basket. Each basket will also have a couple of cardboard boxes on top of it (the boxes in which the produce came). You are responsible for disposing of those boxes. Everyone must take their cardboard boxes--it is not fair to Angie (whose home is being used for delivery & sorting) to leave all the boxes in her driveway. There is a cardboard recycling bin on the south side of the Cedar Hills City office building if you want to just take your boxes there and drop them.
There will be 2 laundry baskets with each letter on them. The first week, you will only take one of your baskets. The next time, bring that basket back, and your produce will be in the 2nd basket. If you bring your empty basket back each time, there will always be one to use for sorting the next time.
Finally, occasionally there will be an uneven number of produce (ie, 28 stalks of celery instead of 24). In this case, the people sorting will get first choice or leftovers. If there is anything left after that, we will put it in a box at pickup time and you may take whatever you like.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The Cedars Produce Co-op!
Welcome to the Cedars Produce Co-op! We are so excited to finally have everything set up and ready to go. Our first delivery will be on Thursday, September 4. Below are the procedures of the co-op (written by Paige Beal).
The Cedars Produce Co-operative Procedures
Welcome to our neighborhood produce co-operative! You will find that being in this co-op allows you to benefit from great fresh produce at a great price. Following are some of the procedures you will need to understand as you join this co-op, so please read this carefully and make sure that you understand everything. Because this is a non-profit venture, and everyone is expected to contribute, you must be willing to do your part to help things run smoothly. Failure to do so will result in your being asked to leave the co-op. Thanks!
Each member agrees to pay a $50.00 deposit when joining the co-op. $15.00 of this money will be used to buy laundry baskets for sorting produce. The other $35.00 will be kept as a deposit in case you fail to pay. If you decide to leave the co-op, this money will be used as the payment on your last order.
Produce will be delivered every other Thursday. The head of the co-op will receive a call about 45 minutes before the truck arrives. A telephone tree will be put in place in order to call everyone and let them know when the produce will be ready. Unless other arrangements are made, you MUST be available by phone on Thursday mornings, and you must be able to call the people below you on the list.
Every co-op week, 3-4 people will be assigned to sort produce. When it is your turn to sort, you need to be at the designated location at the time the truck arrives. It will take about 45 minutes to divide the produce among the 24 baskets.
When you are not sorting, you will be notified of the pickup time. You must be there on time to pick up your produce. When you arrive to pick up your produce, you CANNOT take it until you have paid. There will be a file box with a section for each person, and you must leave your check or cash in the box before leaving. If you are unable to pick up your basket, YOU must arrange for someone else to get it for you, and to pay for you.
If you do not arrive on time to pick up your basket, your basket will be left outside at the designated location. Your deposit will be used to pay for that basket, and you will have 2 days to get a new deposit paid, or you will be replaced in the co-op. The co-op assumes no responsibility for any produce that goes bad from being left out when not picked up.
If you are unable to get your produce one week (i.e., you’re out of town), it is your responsibility to find someone else to pick up and pay for your basket for you. If you do not find someone to take your produce, it will be donated and your deposit will be used to pay for your order. Again, you will need to re-pay your deposit in order to keep your place in the group.
If you decide you no longer want to be in the co-op, you must give 3 weeks notice. If there is a waiting list, then someone from the waiting list will be allowed to take your place. If there is not a waiting list, you need to help find someone to replace you in the co-op.
If there are items in an order that you do not want, you may trade with someone in the co-op. However, you must make the arrangements for the trade yourself, and not expect the sorters to trade items in different baskets.
The Cedars Produce Co-operative Procedures
Welcome to our neighborhood produce co-operative! You will find that being in this co-op allows you to benefit from great fresh produce at a great price. Following are some of the procedures you will need to understand as you join this co-op, so please read this carefully and make sure that you understand everything. Because this is a non-profit venture, and everyone is expected to contribute, you must be willing to do your part to help things run smoothly. Failure to do so will result in your being asked to leave the co-op. Thanks!
Each member agrees to pay a $50.00 deposit when joining the co-op. $15.00 of this money will be used to buy laundry baskets for sorting produce. The other $35.00 will be kept as a deposit in case you fail to pay. If you decide to leave the co-op, this money will be used as the payment on your last order.
Produce will be delivered every other Thursday. The head of the co-op will receive a call about 45 minutes before the truck arrives. A telephone tree will be put in place in order to call everyone and let them know when the produce will be ready. Unless other arrangements are made, you MUST be available by phone on Thursday mornings, and you must be able to call the people below you on the list.
Every co-op week, 3-4 people will be assigned to sort produce. When it is your turn to sort, you need to be at the designated location at the time the truck arrives. It will take about 45 minutes to divide the produce among the 24 baskets.
When you are not sorting, you will be notified of the pickup time. You must be there on time to pick up your produce. When you arrive to pick up your produce, you CANNOT take it until you have paid. There will be a file box with a section for each person, and you must leave your check or cash in the box before leaving. If you are unable to pick up your basket, YOU must arrange for someone else to get it for you, and to pay for you.
If you do not arrive on time to pick up your basket, your basket will be left outside at the designated location. Your deposit will be used to pay for that basket, and you will have 2 days to get a new deposit paid, or you will be replaced in the co-op. The co-op assumes no responsibility for any produce that goes bad from being left out when not picked up.
If you are unable to get your produce one week (i.e., you’re out of town), it is your responsibility to find someone else to pick up and pay for your basket for you. If you do not find someone to take your produce, it will be donated and your deposit will be used to pay for your order. Again, you will need to re-pay your deposit in order to keep your place in the group.
If you decide you no longer want to be in the co-op, you must give 3 weeks notice. If there is a waiting list, then someone from the waiting list will be allowed to take your place. If there is not a waiting list, you need to help find someone to replace you in the co-op.
If there are items in an order that you do not want, you may trade with someone in the co-op. However, you must make the arrangements for the trade yourself, and not expect the sorters to trade items in different baskets.
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