Buttercup Squash are part of the Turban squash family (hard shells with turban-like shapes) and are a popular variety of winter squash. This squash has a dark-green skin, sometimes accented with lighter green streaks. It has a sweet and creamy orange flesh. This squash is much sweeter than other winter varieties. Buttercup Squash can be […]
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This would be the perfect weekend to make this recipe, you can pick up everything you need for this recipe at the New Albany Farmer’s Market this weekend. Start by picking up your fresh beef at 3D Valley Farms, then stop by Sycamore Creek Herbs for your fresh herbs, then visit us at Russell Veggies […]
This is a wonderful substitute for apple pie. You can leave the peel on Asian pears to increase nutrients and save time. Additional mix-ins such as fresh or dried cranberries, pecans or almonds could be included as well. Quick and delicious! 4 cups Asian pears, sliced or diced 2 tbsp. margarine ¾ cup quick-cooking oats ¼ […]
If you didn’t pick up some of our Asian Pears last weekend, you definitely need to on Saturday before they are all gone. We have been enjoying several different recipes with them the last couple of weeks and thought I would share a few with all of you. Never thought to pair Asian pear with the sharp, […]
I wanted to make something savory and packed with flavor, enough to be a meal all on its own. Acorn squash has 145% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin A, along with Vitamin C, B, folate, and a hefty dose of beta carotene! Add in the black beans for protein, the tomatoes as an […]
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Acorn squash’s natural shape makes it just right for stuffing. This filling has Mediterranean flair: olives, tomato paste, white beans and Feta cheese. Serve with: Mixed green salad, a crusty baguette and crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio. 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, […]
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If you are one of our “Basket of the Week” customers you will find one of these in your order this week. I wanted to share a little information about this lovely squash and a simple recipe for you to enjoy. Patty pan or scallop squash is a tender summer squash, like zucchini or yellow squash. The […]
It’s fall/winter squash time… and the buttercup squash is one of my new favorite squashes. I has lots of “meat” , a smaller seed cavity and very tasty. It can be used either savory like this recipe or sweet like for making pies. By now most of you know how much I live Balsamic vinegar […]
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Have you ever walked around the produce section of your local store and located the display of recipe cards? The purpose of this is to make their customers purchase more, and it works well if customers pick them up and buy the ingredients used to complete the recipes. Well, last fall I was at Meijers and noticed […]
