The Sweet Onion: Patience and Payoff
August first! Feeling like it’s finally peak season around here. Peak season means harvest, harvest, and harvest! Bounty! Abundance! Summer hot crops! And for me this year, August first and peak season means the end of my job as greenhouse manager on the farm. Just last week I moved the last of the plants out of the greenhouse to prepare them for planting. Now as I walk through the greenhouse, there are no more plants to pet, just empty tables waiting to be filled next season. We grow everything from seed here except berries. This means that...
read moreHaluski Cabbage & Noodles
Serves 6. 6 oz. thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1″ pieces(For a heartier bite, swap the bacon for Polish kielbasa or your favorite smoked pork. Andouille, chorizo, and pancetta make great alternatives.)6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided1 large onion, quartered and sliced1 small (~1 ½ lbs.) Red Dog green cabbage, quartered and sliced into thin strips2 cloves garlic, sliced9 oz. wide egg noodles2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper1 tbsp. lemon juiceKosher salt In a large, high-sided cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring...
read moreTofu 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...
read moreBeef, 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...
read moreArugula, 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...
read moreMediterranean 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...
read moreSimply 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...
read moreHakurei 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...
read moreA 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...
read moreKohlrabi 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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