Valarie Russell on July 31st, 2013

SIMPLE EASY SIDE DISH… Slice the zucchini in half. Slice off the bottom to keep in stable. Brush with olive oil and top with garlic. Top with sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Add mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese or mixed blend. Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft. Serve with fresh […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2013

Another great recipe for red cabbage that you should try, the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts gives this slaw a nice texture. 1/2 head red cabbage, thinly sliced and chopped 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed 1 tablespoon apple cider […]

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Valarie Russell on July 29th, 2013

This past weekend those of you who got a “Basket of the Week” received an unusual veggie, a red cabbage.  In case you don’t know what to do with it… here is great easy recipe my grandmother used to make. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.   2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil […]

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Valarie Russell on July 17th, 2013

Nothing about this recipe has anything to do with Russell Veggies or our produce…but it is delicious.  I  had bananas going to waste (cause we are so busy, we forget to eat them) so I decide to make Kenny some banana bread.  I usually use applesauce to make sure it’s moist, but this time I […]

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Valarie Russell on July 15th, 2013

We have a new  favorite chard main dish, it’s good enough to serve to company.  This takes quite a lot of chard (at least 1 bunch) wash the chard, and cut the leaves into narrow strips across the leaf.  If the stems are young and tender, you can use those too, by also cutting across the […]

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Valarie Russell on July 10th, 2013

4 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh basil ~ chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano ~ chopped 3 cups grated zucchini 1 cup fresh sweet corn off the cob 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour   In a large bowl, combine […]

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Valarie Russell on July 10th, 2013

This delicious recipe came from one of our valued customers, Mary, at the New Albany Farmer’s Market.  She shared with me that it was actually a recipe she had back in college many years ago. Here it is, although she never made it with fresh basil and oregano she thought it would be awesome. She said it taste even better […]

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Valarie Russell on July 8th, 2013

We are currently inundated with beets, Kenny and his brother Bobby got a little carried away this year planting them. I guess they really like water too, therefore, we have bushels of them ready to harvest. I need to find some interesting ways to use them; as many of you may know or have noticed…one of […]

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Valarie Russell on July 1st, 2013

This is so delicious I could eat the entire bowl, and so simple anyone can make. I get tired of the same ole cucumber and onions in vinegar so I decided to try something a little different; so here it is.  No specific amounts are used in this… just however much you want to make for […]

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Valarie Russell on July 1st, 2013

Another great recipe for all that zucchini that is being harvested right now and you’re finding in your “Basket of the Week”. Hope you enjoy as much as we do.   1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized) 1/4 cup shredded parmesan (heaping) 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea […]

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