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July 7, 2016

Farro Salad with Fava Beans and English Peas

We’ve been fortunate to receive heaping quarts of fava beans from our CSA this season and it’s been a treat for sure. Because favas have such a short season, I like to make the most of them by preparing them simply, and in a way that makes them shine. A little lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley are all they really need. We also had some English shelling peas from this week’s share to go along with the favas, and to make a more substantial salad, I added farro for heartiness and a bit of feta for a salty punch.

October 15, 2015

Chicken Farro Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Once the temperatures cool and the leaves begin to fall, most people gravitate towards soups and stews for cozying up and I am no different. We’ve already had our first chili and cornbread dinner gathering of the season and the crock pot has been put to good weekday use. Sometimes however, when afternoons turn warm and those vibrant fall leaves glisten in the sunlight, I crave a crisp autumn salad.

October 1, 2015

Roasted Delicata Squash with Baby Kale and Balsamic Molasses Vinaigrette

Our most recent weekend was filled with visits to the cider mill and apple orchard and the apple pie and crisp baking has begun. It feels good to be settling into these cooler autumn days. Now that squash season is upon us, the number of squash from our CSA have been piling up on our kitchen island and yesterday I decided it was finally time to start doing something with them. I began with the delicata squash– oblong, beautiful, and especially wonderful because you can keep the skin on for eating. It’s roasted to draw out the sweetness, along with some red onions, then tossed together with some tender baby kale, crispy radishes, toasty pepitas, and tossed with a balsamic molasses vinaigrette. Happy fall, my friends!