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Tofu Broccoli Peanut Madness

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Tofu Broccoli Peanut Madness

Serves 4. 1 Tbsp. butter or oil1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1 lb. herbed tofu, cubed2 Tbsp. tamari or soy sauce, divided1/2 – 3/4 c crunchy peanut butter2-3 tsp. lemon juice1/4 tsp. cumin (or more to taste)Cayenne to taste1 head Red Dog broccoli, peeled and choppedHot, cooked brown riceHandful roasted cashews, chopped Heat butter or oil in skillet; add onion and garlic; saute until soft. Add tofu and 1 Tbsp. tamari; saute until brown. Remove from pan. In same pan, mix peanut butter, lemon juice, remaining tablespoon...

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Beef, Broccoli & Cabbage Stir Fry

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Beef, Broccoli & Cabbage Stir Fry

Serves 4. 1 tablespoon olive oil½ pound ground beef½ head Red Dog cabbage, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup Red Dog broccoli, cooked, finely chopped¼ cup tamari sauce (or a little less if using regular soy sauce)½ teaspoon ginger1 tablespoon sesame oil¾ cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until cooked through. Drain any fat or liquid.To the same skillet, add chopped cabbage and garlic. Cook until cabbage is tender and reduces in volume. Stir in cooked (or...

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Arugula, Potato & Green Bean Salad with a Creamy Walnut Dressing

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Arugula, Potato & Green Bean Salad with a Creamy Walnut Dressing

Lately it feels like every week I leave the farm with something else that we are seeing for the first time this season. It’s all I can do to keep up in my kitchen with all that’s happening in the field! Here’s one of the recipes I’ve tried lately with some of our newer summer produce. ~Máti 1/3 cups walnuts1 1/2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds6 ounces Red Dog green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments2 tablespoons white wine or other mild vinegar2 tablespoons plain yogurt1 teaspoon Dijon...

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Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini Salad

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Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini Salad

4 Red Dog zucchini squash, about 2 lb, sliced into rounds3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon organic ground cuminJuice of 1 lemon1 garlic clove mincedSalt and pepper1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragonFeta or goat cheese optional Place the zucchini into a large bowl. Drizzle about 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin. Toss with your clean hands to combine. Heat a grill or griddle until hot, then add zucchini in batches (do not crowd). Grill for 4 minutes or so, turning over a...

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Simply Tasty Green Beans

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Simply Tasty Green Beans

Serves 4. 1 pound Red Dog green beans, trimmed and snapped in half3 tablespoons butter3 cloves garlic, minced⅛ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or more to tasteSalt to taste Place green beans into a large skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans just start to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the skillet. Add butter and stir until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook until tender and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with lemon-pepper seasoning and salt before...

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Hakurei and Collards Stir Fry

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Hakurei and Collards Stir Fry

Serves 2-3. 1/2 cup bacon, chopped into squares1 Tbsp olive oil1 bunch Red Dog hakurei turnips, cubed2-3 garlic cloves, chopped1 bunch Red Dog collard greens, ribs removed, greens roughly chopped1 bay leaf2 Tbsp white wine vinegar2 Tbsp waterSalt and pepper Cook and brown the bacon in a wok or large pan until almost crisp. Remove and set aside. Take out all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, then add the tablespoon of olive oil. Add the turnips to the wok, stir frying until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. Add the collard greens and...

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A Legacy of Farm Work

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A Legacy of Farm Work

As I begin another harvest day on the farm, I look up and see the beauty of the mountains and trees around me and hear the conversation and laughter of my coworkers starting the day. Later, as I cut spinach and I look at the soil on my hands, I can’t help but think of my grandfather, who worked on farms here in Washington so long ago. My grandfather is, in a way, still here. Growing up, I was often told about my grandparents’ work as migrant farm workers. I listened to my aunts, uncles and cousins talk about favorite crops they...

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Kohlrabi Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

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Kohlrabi Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Serves 4. 1 bunch Red Dog lacinato kale1 head Red Dog red butter lettuce1 bunch Red Dog kohlrabi1 beet2 carrots1 grapefruit1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper6 tablespoons olive oil¼ cup pepitas (or chopped nuts) Remove the stems from the kale and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Peel the kohlrabi, beet, and carrots and chop them into matchsticks. Remove the sections from one half of the grapefruit and peel them. In a medium bowl,...

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Kohlrabi Slaw

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Kohlrabi Slaw

Makes 2-3 servings. 1 bunch Red Dog kohlrabi, peeled and cut into matchsticks1 cup carrots (about 2 large carrots), julienned or shredded1 apple, cut into matchsticks2 Red Dog purple green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons chopped parsley2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon white wine vinegar1 tablespoon maple syrup, honey or sugar½ tablespoon Dijon mustard½ teaspoon kosher salt Chop the kohlrabi, carrots, apple, green onion, and parsley as noted above. Mix in a bowl with the olive oil, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and...

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Thai Kohlrabi Stir Fry

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Thai Kohlrabi Stir Fry

Makes 2-4 servings. 1 bunch Red Dog kohlrabi1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil2 cups shaved carrots3 Red Dog purple green onions, coarsely chopped1 medium jalapeño chile, sliced1 tablespoon sliced garlic1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon light brown sugar1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup cilantro leaves3 tablespoons coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanutsRed Fresno chile, sliced (optional) Chop kohlrabi leaves. Peel kohlrabi bulbs, and cut in half; thinly slice into half moons. Heat oil...

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