One of my favorite things that we grow at O and E Farm is Ground Cherries! It’s a small fruit that is closely related to tomatillos. They have a tropical flavor to them, and most of my customers say they either taste like pineapple, vanilla, or plums! This is one of the easiest pies I’v…
Butternut Squash Soup
I made this recipe one night on a whim, because I felt like soup. My family and I really enjoyed it, so I wrote it down and decided to share it with all of you! Because I have a large family, and we enjoy leftovers, I ended up making quite a large pot. But you…
Roasted Garlic Spread
After we harvest garlic, I always try to make roasted garlic at least once. It is absolutely amazing on fresh bread, and it makes any meal seem like a fancy occasion. 8 Heads Garlic (about 2 Cups cloves)1 Cup Olive Oil2 Tbs Fresh Parsley2 Sprigs Fresh ThymeSalt and Pepper 1. Preheat your oven to 350*F….
Garden Salsa
Salsa itself is amazing, and great for chips, tacos, meat,eggs, etc; but homemade salsa is a treat! It’s super fresh and will be the perfect addition to your next taco Tuesday! 6 Tomatoes, medium to large chopped small(a variety is good, use whatever you have)1 Small Onion, chopped small4 Garlic Cloves, minced⅓ Cup Fresh Cilantro…
Creamy Squash
This is a really nice side dish that I like to make during the summer. I’m always looking for ways to use up our massive amounts of summer squash. If you add a protein, and some pasta, it would even make a nice main dish! 2 Medium Zucchini2 Medium Squash2 Tbs Butter2 Cloves GarlicSalt and…
Creamy Potato Soup
This is a soup my family loves to make. It has something for everyone, creamy broth, ham, fresh green beans, and of course the classic potato! 1 Lb Green Beans1 Large Onion1 Lb Pre-Cooked Ham4 Large Potatoes8 Cups Beef Broth½ Cup Butter2 Cups Heavy CreamSalt and Pepper to taste 1. Wash potatoes and green beans….
Basil Pesto
The staple that everyone needs to have in their fridge during the summer time. From sandwiches to pasta, the uses are endless! 2 Cups Packed Fresh Basil (You can add stems in as well.)2 Tbs Walnuts (you can substitute in pine nuts or almonds)3 Cloves Garlic, MincedSalt and Pepper (a good dash of both to…
Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta
I made this recipe one day when I had a LOT of extra cherry tomatoes. It was an instant favorite, and I thought I’d share it with all of you. 4 Lbs Hot Italian Sausage Links2 Pint Cherry Tomatoes3 Large Tomatoes (romas, heirloom, beefsteak, whatever you like)2 Medium Tomatoes4 Cloves Garlic½ Cup Olive Oil4 Tbs…
Zucchini Pizza Boats
If you’ve never made a zucchini boat, you’re missing out! Its where you slice a zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and then fill it in with whatever you like and bake it! The zucchini is basically the carrier for whatever you put inside. Pizza is an obvious choice, right? Whatever kind of…
Grilled Bok Choy
Bok Choy is a popular Asian green that when grilled, is a great side dish to steak, hamburgers, meat roasts or even as a main course! It’s in the cabbage family, and the taste is similar to cabbage. 1 Head Bok Choy¼ Olive Oil2 Garlic Cloves minced¼ Tsp Pepper½ Tsp Salt1 Tsp Onion Powder1 Tbs…
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