Heirloom Tomato Salad
Serves 3. 2 Red Dog heirloom tomatoes1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp sugar1 clove garlic, minced1/2 tsp oregano fresh, choppedBalsamic vinegar, agedChampagne vinegar or white wine vinegar2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 scallion, thinly sliced, white and green parts Cut the tomatoes into uniform slices and arrange the slices on a platter. Pour the tomato juices from the cutting board over the slices to keep all that good flavor. Sprinkle the tomatoes with the salt, pepper, and sugar, then the garlic and oregano. Lightly...
read moreBeans & Broccoli with Bacon & Balsamic
Serves 4. 1/2 lb. Red Dog romano beans, trimmed and blanched1 crown Red Dog broccoli, chopped and blanched1.5 Tbsp. butter2 Tbsp. olive oil1 shallot, chopped2 strips bacon, trimmed and chopped3 Tbsp. lemon juice1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegarSea saltFreshly ground black pepper To make the bacon balsamic dressing, place the butter and oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted. Add the shallot and bacon and cook for 5−7 minutes or until the bacon is golden. Add the lemon juice, vinegar, salt...
read moreClassic Simple Romano Beans
Serves 4. 1 lb. Red Dog romano beans2 cloves garlic, finely sliced1 small Red Dog onion, finely diced1 dried chilli pepper, whole, not cut1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon fresh lemon juiceSalt to tasteFreshly ground pepper to taste Wash and trim the ends of the beans, then slice them into 1-inch sections. Bring some water to the boil in a medium pan and add a pinch of salt. Add the sliced beans to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. Drain the water and set the beans aside. In a skillet or frying pan, heat the oil and add the sliced...
read moreTomato Taste Test
After a lot of tending, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, waiting… We are officially in tomato harvest season! We’ve got the usual Big Beef slicing tomatoes, a classic, as well as our outdoor Sungolds (my personal favorite summer snack) starting to produce fruit. And, in all their colorful glory, we’ve got a wide variety of heirloom tomatoes this season. Walking through the greenhouse, you’ll see them hanging heavy on the vine, using all their cues to tell you when they’re ripe & ready. I noticed while harvesting the tomatoes...
read moreMarinated Strawberries with Lime & Basil
Serves 4. 1 pint Red Dog strawberries1 lime1/4 cup Red Dog basil2 Tbsp. confectioners’ sugar Remove the stems and halve the strawberries. Zest and juice the lime. Thinly slice the basil. Mix the strawberries, zest, juice, basil, and sugar in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate for at least 10 min. Serve with freshly whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
read moreGreek Salad
Makes 4 servings. 1 head Red Dog romaine lettuce1/3 Red Dog red onion, thinly sliced1 Red Dog heirloom tomato, diced1 medium Red Dog cucumber, sliced into quarter-moons½ cup kalamata olives, sliced4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes or crumbled Vinaigrette:3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1 large lemon, juiced2 Tbsp red wine vinegar1 tsp dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried oregano½ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper Make the dressing by whisking together ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar. Taste and adjust seasoning to...
read moreTurkey Gyros
Serves 4. 1 Red Dog cucumber, peeled2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/4 cup finely chopped Red Dog red onion2 teaspoons fresh dill2 teaspoons lemon juice1 teaspoon olive oil1/2 pound turkey breast tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips1-1/2 cups shredded Red Dog romaine lettuce8 thin slices Red Dog tomatoes4 whole pita breads, warmed2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese For the Greek seasoning:1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano1 tsp. dried mint1 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 tsp. dried basil1/2 tsp. dried marjoram1/2 tsp. dried minced onion1/4 tsp. dried...
read moreMoving Irrigation
We all know that water is an essential part of farming. But knowing about irrigation and seeing it in practice are two different things. As straightforward as it seems to move water from point A to points B, C, and D, irrigation has many moving pieces. Literally. It’s a dynamic world, finicky and imperfect. And a fun one. A silly one. A satisfying one. And beautiful, too. Our irrigation system uses wells (which, honestly, have always seemed a bit mystical to me). We pump the water, running it through the ground and through long...
read moreRoasted Salmon Tacos
Yield: 4 servings Red Cabbage Slaw:3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 2 tablespoons lime juice Kosher salt Dash hot sauce 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 4 radishes, very thinly sliced 1/2 medium head Red Dog red cabbage, finely shredded (about 7 cups) 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh Red Dog cilantro leaves, coarsely choppedAvocado Sour Cream:2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos Zest of 1 lime and juice of 1/2 Kosher saltSalmon:2 pounds...
read moreSweet & Sour Red Cabbage
Yields 4 side-dish servings. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small Red Dog sweet onion, sliced1/2 Red Dog red cabbage, shredded1/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar, eyeball it2 rounded tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon mustard seedSalt and pepper Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and onion and saute 2 minutes. Add cabbage and turn in pan, sauteing it until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and turn the cabbage in it. Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and turn again. Season with mustard seed, salt and pepper and reduce...
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