Beet, Carrot & Cabbage Slaw
1 medium raw Red Dog beet, grated2 medium Red Dog carrots, grated2 cups Red Dog green savoy cabbage, very thinly sliced or shredded1 Tbsp. ginger, grated3 Tbsp. sunflower or sesame oil¼ c. cider vinegar1 Tbsp. sugar1 clove garlic, mincedSalt & pepper to taste¼ c. green onions, minced2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped Whisk ginger, oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt & pepper. Toss dressing with veggies. Garnish with green onions & parsley.
read moreWinter Bounty
Winter farming is in full swing at the farm! Many market and Farmstand customers are shocked when they hear that we still harvest in the winter. What is there to harvest? How do these crops survive a Pacific Northwest winter? Are farmers willing to harvest outside during this time of the year? I asked all of these questions when I first started farming at Red Dog. To my surprise, there are lots of crops to be harvested in the winter. In fact some crops that we planted in the summer will survive all the way through the winter and may be in the...
read moreSeared Salmon With Creamed Kale & Leeks
Serves 4. 4 fillets (~1-2 lbs total) wild-caught salmonKosher salt and black pepper1 bunch Red Dog kale3 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large Red Dog leek (about ½ pound), trimmed, white and pale greens quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced6 large fresh thyme sprigs3 garlic cloves, minced1 cup heavy cream1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon chicken or vegetable stock concentrate, like Better Than BouillionCooked white rice or pearl couscous, warmed, for serving2 tablespoons olive oil Prepare your fish: Pat the fish dry, then salt the skin...
read morePotato, Leek & Kale Soup
Makes 6–8 servings. 4 slices bacon1 medium onion, chopped1 large Red Dog leek, cleaned and chopped3-4 garlic cloves, minced2 lbs. Red Dog German butterball potatoes, chopped4 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)1 cup milk1 bunch Red Dog kale, choppedSalt + pepperExtra toppings: chives, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cheese (optional) Cook bacon in a large stockpot until crispy. Drain bacon on towels and set aside. Leave about 2 tbsp. of bacon fat in the stockpot. Add onion and leeks. Season with salt and pepper. Saute 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and...
read moreSalt-roasted Potatoes with Radicchio and Crème Fraîche
Serves 4. 4 tablespoons olive oil1 head Red Dog pink radicchio, halved through the coreKosher salt8 small (or 4 large) Red Dog German butterball potatoes1⁄2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream1 green onion, green and white parts, thinly sliced into rings1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano- ReggianoWorcestershire sauce, for drizzling Preheat the oven to 400°F. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large ovenproof sauté pan over medium-high heat. Place the radicchio, cut side down, in the pan and cook...
read moreThe Fields of Red Dog Farm: A Musical Journey
Dan here! As the season is coming to a close, I reflect back on many fond memories throughout the season here at Red Dog Farm. I relocated to Jefferson County this year, specifically to work on the farm and find community. I’ve lived all over the US and even some parts of Mexico. I’m somewhat of a rambler if you will. One of my favorite parts of working at Red Dog Farm is the love I have for my co-workers. It’s a truly special group of people I have the honor and pleasure of working with daily. We all have our stories, our journeys that...
read moreRoasted Acorn Squash Mash with Maple Walnuts
Serves 4. Maple Walnuts1 tablespoon olive oil3/4 cup walnuts1 tablespoon butter1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup1 sprig fresh Red Dog rosemary1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Roasted Acorn Squash Mash2 medium Red Dog acorn squash, halved1 head of garlic, cut off at top to open cloves2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream1 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh Red Dog rosemaryMaple walnuts for topping To make the walnuts:Add olive oil to a...
read moreOne-Pot Kale & Fennel Pasta
Serves 4. 1 bulb Red Dog fennel1 bunch Red Dog lacinato kale3 tablespoons olive oil2 medium garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more as needed1/2 pound spiral pasta like gemelli, celentani, or fusilliFreshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for garnish Lop the fronds off the fennel bulb and reserve to chop for garnish. Slice the bulb into rounds no more than 1/4 inch thick, discarding the tough core end. De-stem the kale and tear the leaves into...
read moreBalsamic Roasted Fennel and Carrots
Serves 4. 1 bulb Red Dog fennel3 large Red Dog purple carrots1 Red Dog yellow onion, sliced into half-moons2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegarJuice of ½ lemon2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon Sicilian Spice Mix or Italian Seasoning½ teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the top stems of the fennel bulb and reserve the wispy fronds for garnish. Cut the fennel in half and cut each half into 4 thin half-moon slices. Peel and chop carrots into long matchsticks. In a small bowl, combine...
read moreGiving Thanks for Good Food
For many people, this Thursday and Friday mark Thanksgiving Day and Native American Heritage Day. It’s an often-complicated weekend that has different significance to different people—many times including family, food, travel and reflections of history and the things we have. For my family, it’s a chance to reunite, spend quality time, make good food, and take care of one another. I’m so excited to spend time with my family and share with them the food that my friends and I grow and harvest here at Red Dog Farm. One thing I’m especially...
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