Garlic Green Beans with Parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little more to grease the pan1 pound Red Dog green beans, washed and pat dry1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (6 cloves)2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley1/4 cup parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet or tray with olive oil. Arrange the green beans in one layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic and parmesan. Toss beans to evenly coat. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing...
read moreCurried Cauliflower Soup
1 head Red Dog cauliflower, including the stem, roughly chopped3 teaspoons olive oil, divided1 teaspoon sea salt1 medium onion, chopped4 large carrots, chopped2 tablespoons ginger, chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed with your knife1 teaspoon ground turmeric4 tablespoons yellow Thai curry paste (can sub another color)5 cups stock (veggie or chicken)1 15-ounce can coconut milkSea salt, to tasteSliced green onion, chili peppers, cilantro, chili oil and/or freshly squeezed lime juice, to garnish Preheat the oven to 420 degrees. Line a baking sheet...
read moreThe End of Summer
When you’re in the heat of it, the summer feels like it’s going to last forever. The crops (and pigs) grow fast, the fruits are unlimited, and the days get so hot that it’s easy to forget that each day was slightly shorter than the last. Suddenly, it feels like we are passing the threshold between seasons. Our tomatoes, green beans, strawberries, sweet onions, melons and cucumbers are still in their prime—but now our sweet corn is here and multi-colored winter squash are decorating the fields. It’s a precious and fleeting time of the year...
read moreFresh Green Bean Casserole
1 1/2 lbs. Red Dog green beans, ends trimmed, and cut into bite sized pieces1 tsp. salt2 Tbsp. unsalted butter12 oz white button mushrooms, stems removed, wiped clean and cut into small pieces (about 3 cups chopped)½ cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, mincedSalt and pepper3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour1 ½ cups chicken broth1 cup half-and-halfStore-bought crispy onions (this amount is up to you ?) Preheat oven to 400 degrees and fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a pot of water to a boil with 1 tsp salt. Once boiling, add green beans and cook...
read moreSpinach Artichoke Orzo
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter3 cloves garlic, minced2 sliced green onions, whites and light greens separated from dark3/4 lb. orzo3 1/4 c. low-sodium chicken brothKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper4 oz.cream cheese, cubed1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving1 (12-oz.) package frozen artichoke hearts, quartered3 c. Red Dog spinach2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add garlic and white and light green parts of green onion, cook, stirring occasionally, until...
read moreShrimp & Broccoli
1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)2 heads Red Dog broccoli2/3 small white onion1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar3 tablespoons soy sauce½ tablespoon chili garlic sauce (optional)2 tablespoons sesame oil (regular, not toasted)¼ teaspoon kosher saltSesame seeds, for garnishThinly sliced green onion, for garnish (optional)To serve: rice or noodles If frozen, thaw the shrimp according to the package instructions. Chop the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. Cut the onion into wide slices. In a measuring cup, stir together the rice...
read moreThe Life of a Red Dog Carrot
Most people think that I was created in the seed factory, where I popped out of a machine and then was tucked neatly into my packet, alongside around 100 identical seeds ready to be delivered to the farm’s mailbox. This couldn’t be farther from the truth, although I have nothing but respect for my fellow seed packet-mates. Their company and entertainment made the long bumpy ride to Red Dog much more tolerable and they reassured me that everything would be okay when we heard Maggie, the farm’s dog, barking at the mailman. While I wasn’t made...
read moreHot-Weather Salad
This refreshing cucumber-tomato-sweet onion salad cools you right off on a hot summer day!1.25 lbs. Red Dog tomatoes, cut into wedges1 Red Dog sweet onion, cut into thin wedges1 Red Dog cucumber, slicedDressing1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh basil1 teaspoon minced chives1/2 teaspoon saltIn a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion and cucumber. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
read moreCharred Green Beans with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
2 servings Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoons fresh lime juice1/8 cup packed fresh Red Dog cilantro leaves plus more for garnishing1/8 teaspoon kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper Charred Green Beans:1/2 lb fresh Red Dog green beans, trimmedExtra virgin olive oilFlaky salt such as Maldon Prepare Vinaigrette: Combine the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in small food processor bowl. Puree or pulse ingredients together, until mixture just begins to come together, and cilantro is still...
read moreBonding with History Through Agriculture
When I began my time at Red Dog, only a couple of months ago, I knew that I was joining one of the longest, if not the longest, unbroken lines in history: the line of the agriculturalist. For as long as human civilization has existed, and probably for even longer, agriculture has also existed in its various forms. It is, in fact, one of the standards by which we often define civilization. From the terrace farmers of the Inca to the wheat farmers of ancient Germany, humanity has been practicing agriculture, for all intents and purposes,...
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