Harvesting the Fruits of Our Labor
Red Dog Farm is a magical place this time of year! With fall right around the corner, it’s very exciting to see just how much the farm has transformed since the spring. There are many moving parts on the farm as well as many people who come together to accomplish the tasks that translate into collective results. It’s really a treat working here. It’s a very dynamic and engaging job—every single day. This year was my first year on the farm, and I’ve learned so many things! I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to learn to operate the...
read moreShelling Bean & Spinach Pilaf
Serves 3. Halloumi is a satisfyingly chewy, salty cheese that you sear in a pan like animal protein. Adding a nutty, vegetable-packed pilaf turns it into a full meal. 1 lb. fresh Red Dog shelling beans1/2 Tbsp. unsalted butter1/4 cup slivered almonds1 Tbsp. olive oil1/2 Red Dog onion, chopped1/2 tsp. finely chopped garlic3/4 cup long-grain rice1 1/2 cups vegetable broth1/2 tsp. dried dill1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon1/8 tsp. ground allspice1 bay leaf2 cups loosely packed chopped Red Dog spinach1/4 lb....
read moreSuccotash
2 Red Dog sweet peppers, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced1/2 ounce thinly sliced bacon3 tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 medium Red Dog sweet onion, finely diced2 medium cloves garlic, minced3 ears Red Dog corn, shucked, kernels cut off2 small summer squash (yellow squash and/or zucchini), finely diced1 lb. Red Dog shelling beans, cooked1/4 cup reserved bean-cooking waterKosher salt and freshly ground black pepperSmall handful fresh basil leaves, torn In a large Dutch oven, heat bacon over medium heat, stirring, until fat has rendered and...
read moreAlways Improving
As the crew hurriedly and with great haste hustles to harvest the bounty that is a September harvest, it is also a time to hustle to finish up projects before the rains come! September is the great intersection of summer and fall: where sweet juicy tomatoes sit next your beets on a dinner plate, where the fog sits heavy in the valley in those sweet cool mornings, where you wear your sweatshirts for a couple hours longer in the morning. It’s a month where you reflect on the summer, think towards next season, plant bulbs and seeds that will...
read moreShelling Beans with Aromatics
Prep the BeansRemove the beans from the pods. Put the beans in a pot and fill with enough cold water to cover by at least three inches. Season the water with salt, making sure it tastes pleasantly salty. The salt is important because it helps the beans retain their shape and helps infuse the beans with the flavors of the aromatics. Add AromaticsAdd aromatics to the pot. This makes the difference between mediocre beans and truly tasty ones. The aromatics can include any aromatic vegetable, such as the basics like onion, carrot, celery, and...
read moreJoe’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...
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