Cilantro Lime Chicken
Makes 3 servings. 1 Tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp saltFreshly cracked pepper1 lime1/2 bunch Red Dog cilantro, divided3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 5 cranks of a pepper mill) in a small bowl. Zest the lime and then squeeze the juice. You’ll need 1 Tbsp or so of the juice and 1/2 tsp of the zest. If any of the lime is left over, cut it into wedges and use to garnish the chicken once it’s cooked. Roughly chop...
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Serves 4. 2 pints Red Dog strawberries, tops removed1/2 lb. Red Dog arugula¾ cup pecans½ cup crumbled feta cheese½ cup chopped fresh basil For the Dressing½ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup white vinegar balsamic, sherry or still1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard1/4 c. Red Dog sweet onion, chopped1 tablespoon water2 teaspoons honeyKosher salt to tasteFreshly cracked black pepper to taste Thinly slice strawberries and reserve 3 large berries for the dressing. Make the dressing: In the bowl of a food processor or a high speed blender, add reserved...
read morePico de Gallo
1 Red Dog tomato, chopped1/4 Red Dog sweet onion, chopped (about 2/3 cup)1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely diced (seeds and membranes removed for a milder salsa)1/4 cup Red Dog cilantro leaves, finely choppedJuice of 1/2 limeSalt to taste Add the tomato, onion, cilantro, diced pepper and lime juice to a bowl. Generously season with salt — start with 1/2 teaspoon and go from there. Set the salsa aside for 15 to 20 minutes. After this time, stir the salsa, making sure to distribute the juices left at the bottom of the bowl. Taste and adjust...
read moreComing Together in Late Summer
Hello, end of August! Time has flown by this season and with only a week(ish) left before September and the onset of fall, it truly feels like this summer was too short. But working on the farm, feeling the heat of the sun, makes me reflect and be thankful for the opportunity to be part of a wonderful crew. All who make their way to Red Dog Farm, whether they’ve traveled along the Pacific Coast, made a farther trek from the East Coast, or come from somewhere in between, all share a joy in the work we do together. It’s not often you can find a...
read moreCucumber-Cabbage Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
Makes 6-8 servings. 2 Red Dog cucumbers1 small (about 1 lb) Red Dog red cabbage1/2 bunch chives, chopped⅓ cup olive oil¼ cup red wine vinegar3 Tbsp lemon juice½ cup chopped Red Dog dill1 ½ tsp sugar Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and thinly slice. Core and very thinly slice the cabbage. To a large bowl, add cucumbers, cabbage, and chives. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, dill, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add dressing to vegetables and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or...
read moreTomato, Basil & Caramelized Onion Quiche
Makes 8 servings. Filling1 small Red Dog onion, halved and thinly sliced1 Tbsp butter1 tsp brown sugar6 large eggs3/4 cup heavy cream1 tsp salt1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper2-3 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese finely grated1 medium Red Dog tomato, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 handful basil leaves, thinly sliced Crust1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour9 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, 1/2-inch diced1/2 tsp salt3 1/2 Tbsp ice water Before preparing quiche filling, dice 9 tablespoons of butter, place on parchment paper and put in freezer. Melt the...
read moreCaramelized Onion & Dill Greek Yogurt Dip
1 Tbsp coconut oil1 cup Red Dog onion, diced3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt1/4 cup fresh Red Dog dill, choppedSalt & pepper, to taste Melt coconut oil over medium heat in a skillet. When pan and oil are heated, add onion and reduce heat to med-low. Stir occasionally and cook until onions are soft and brown. Transfer onion to mixing bowl and set aside to cool to room temperature. Stir yogurt and dill into the onions, then season with salt and pepper.
read moreVegetables the Size of Your Head
Hello CSA fam, Well, we’ve made it – ‘tis the season of abundance! Almost every field here at the farm is full right now of growing veggies. Some are new successions of young greens like spinach and arugula that we will harvest for our delicious salad and spicy mixes. Others are growing big and tall like our corn (probably a few weeks out), onions, kale…lots of things, really! I’ve always been impressed by the size of the vegetables we grow here at Red Dog. Left to their own devices, our lettuces, kales, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini and...
read moreSesame Kale & Broccoli
Serves 3. Goes especially well with salmon and rice! 1 tsp sesame oil2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 head Red Dog broccoli, cut into florets1 bunch Red Dog kale, stem removed2 Tbsp soy sauce1 Tbsp hoisin sauce2 Tbsp sesame seedsJuice of ½ lemon Bring a frying pan to a medium high heat. Add the sesame oil and garlic to the pan, and saute for 30 seconds before adding the broccoli. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Once the broccoli is just tender, tear the kale into smaller pieces and drop into the pan. Cook while stirring for 2 minutes, then stir in the...
read moreEasy Garlic-Parm Zukes & Kale
Serves 2-3. 1 lb. Red Dog zucchini2 cups Red Dog kale1/4 cup parmesan cheese1 Tbsp minced garlicButter for fryingSalt and pepper to taste Chop zucchini and fry in butter. When zucchini is almost cooked, add kale and garlic. Add parmesan, salt, and pepper once the kale has wilted and the zucchini is finished cooking. Cook for 30 seconds more and serve.
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