Recipes

One-Pot Kale & Fennel Pasta

Serves 4. 1 bulb Red Dog fennel1 bunch Red Dog lacinato kale3 tablespoons olive oil2 medium garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon kosher salt3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more as needed1/2 pound spiral pasta like gemelli, celentani, or fusilliFreshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese for garnish Lop the fronds off the...

Balsamic Roasted Fennel and Carrots

Serves 4. 1 bulb Red Dog fennel3 large Red Dog purple carrots1 Red Dog yellow onion, sliced into half-moons2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegarJuice of ½ lemon2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 teaspoon Sicilian Spice Mix or Italian Seasoning½ teaspoon garlic powderSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the top stems of the fennel bulb and...

Fennel-Potato Au Gratin

1 large Red Dog fennel bulb1 Red Dog yellow onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 pounds russet potatoes (4 large)2 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream2 ½ cups grated Gruyere cheese (½ pound)1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 10-by-15-by-2-inch (10-cup)...

Celeriac and Butternut Squash Soup

Serves 4. 1 Red Dog celeriac1 Red Dog butternut squash1 onion, sliced3 cloves garlic4 cups vegetable stock2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp nutmeg3/4 apple To Serve:1/4 apple1/4 cup pumpkin seeds2 Tbsp Red Dog parsley, chopped Preheat the oven to 400f. Peel the squash, remove the ends and core, then roughly dice. Use a knife to slice off the bottom of the celeriac so that you...

Sausage Radicchio Soup

Serves 4-6. 2 Tbsp. olive oil1 lb. local bulk Italian sausage3 stalks celery, sliced1 onion, diced1/2 cup dried lentils2 quarts chicken broth1 head Red Dog castelfranco radicchio, torn into piecesSalt & pepper to tasteHunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano for grating2 tsp. balsamic vinegar In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook,...

Radicchio Autumn Salad

Serves 3-4. 1 head Red Dog castelfranco radicchio, core removed and leaves roughly torn1 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon honey1/4 cup almonds, coarsely chopped or slicedSea salt, to taste5 ripe figs, stems removed1 tablespoon finely minced shallot1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 apple, cored and cut into 1/8-inch thick...