Joe’s Special
Recommended by long-time CSA members Dean and Adele: “I first had this recipe in Seattle at 13 Coins on Capitol Hill. When that restaurant closed, I found it at the 13 Coins near the Red Lion near SeaTac Airport.” Serves 4. 2 Tbsp. olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped8 oz. ground chuck1/2 lb. Red Dog spinach8 eggs, lightly beaten¼ cup grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheeseCrusty bread for servingKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Heat oil in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat. Add...
read moreStrawberry Celery Salad with Honey Dressing
Serves 2. 2 cups Red Dog strawberries, sliced1 cup Red Dog celery, sliced6 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup honey1 pinch salt Gently mix the strawberries and celery together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon juice, and salt until well-combined and frothy. Pour the honey dressing over the strawberries and celery, mix gently to combine. Serve immediately.
read moreCilantro Lime Roasted Cauliflower
Makes 4 servings. 1 head Red Dog cauliflower, cut into small florets⅓ cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste, plus more for sprinkling½ teaspoon black pepper3 large or 4 small cloves garlic, minced⅓ cup Red Dog cilantro, choppedLime wedges for garnish (optional) Preheat oven to 425° F. Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, kosher salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add in the cauliflower florets and toss together until the cauliflower is well coated in the mayonnaise mixture (you should see no...
read moreCream of Celery Soup
Makes 4 servings. 1/4 cup butter1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)2 cups very finely chopped Red Dog celery (about 5 large ribs)1 large clove garlic, minced1/3 cup all-purpose unbleached flour1 1/2 cups good-quality chicken broth1 1/2 cups whole milk (or use 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup cream for even tastier results)1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or heavy stock pot over medium-high heat and cook the onions, celery and garlic until soft and translucent, 5-7...
read moreElotes
2 ears Red Dog sweet corn1/8 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup cotija cheese1/2 lime, quarteredMexican hot sauce (Valentina, or similar)Chili powder (ancho chile or similar)Wooden sticks Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn, then remove the silk and stalk. Add corn to water, cover and cook for 5 minutes, then remove. When corn is cool enough to touch but still warm, insert wooden stick into core as a handle. Brush each corn with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with cheese and a squeeze of lime wedge. Add hot sauce and chili powder to taste, and...
read moreLate-Summer Elotes
September is a pivotal month on the farm. With the harvest moon rising this Saturday, we’re in the last month of our high-production season. We’re still swimming in strawberries: while our crew’s been hustling to pick them all, the squash have been steadily growing underneath their big green vines and are, suddenly, everywhere—decorating the farm in green, orange, red and blue. Now, the rising sheets of white remay, multicolored brassica blocks and emerging green lines represent the next phase of carrots, winter radishes, kale and spinach....
read moreLemon Dijon Roasted Potatoes & Broccoli
Makes 4-6 servings. 4 cups Red Dog potatoes, chopped3 cups Red Dog broccoli florets1/4 cup shredded Parmesan1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon chopped green onions1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat thinly with olive oil. Chop potatoes into small chunks, place in a large bowl, and set aside. Combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, green onions, sugar, garlic,...
read moreCucumber, Tomato & Basil Salad
Makes 4 servings. 2 Red Dog cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds2 Red Dog tomatoes, cut into wedges1/2 small red onion, sliced very thinly1 clove garlic, chopped very finely2 oz. Red Dog basil leaves, chopped or torn1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil2 teaspoons balsamic vinegarSea salt, to tasteFreshly ground black pepper, to taste Gently toss all ingredients together in a stainless or glass bowl, right before serving.
read moreBroccoli Pepper Curry
Makes 4 servings. 1 large Red Dog broccoli2 Red Dog sweet peppers1 white onion1/2 a red chilli pepper2 Red Dog tomatoes, chopped1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk1 bay leafZest of 1/2 lime2 teaspoons medium curry powder1 teaspoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cumin Cut the broccoli into small florets. Place onto a baking tray and into the oven at 390°F for 30-40 minutes, until the broccoli is brown and crispy. In a large sauce pan place the curry powder, coriander and cumin and dry-fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Thinly slice the...
read moreTaking Your Veggies Hiking
When most people think of hiking food, they imagine trail mix, energy bars, and PBJ sandwiches. I’d like to suggest that veggies can also make excellent trail food. Hiking is a thirsty endeavor, and sometimes plain old water doesn’t quite quench the thirst of someone who’s been active in the sun for hours. But there’s nothing more refreshing than a crisp cucumber after a good sweat: not only are cucumbers 95% water, they also offer a host of vitamins and minerals to reintroduce the pep to your step. Red and yellow...
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