Recipes

Fava Beans with Chard and Egg

Serves 2-3. 1 lb. shelled Red Dog fava beans1 yellow onion1 clove garlic1 bunch Red Dog chard or 1 bag Red Dog spinachOlive oilSalt, pepper, chilli flakesFreshly grated parmesan cheese2-3 eggs (one per person) Boil some water in a pot. Shell the beans and add them to the water, blanch for 2-3 minutes, drain, put under cold running water, and take them...

Fava Scafata

Serves 2. 1/2 pound Red Dog fava beans, shelled3 ounces bacon, pancetta, or guanciale1 small onion1 large handful cherry tomatoes1/2 pound Red Dog chard2 tablespoons olive oil In a large pot of salted water, boil the fava beans for 2-3 minutes and drain. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, brown the onions in the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon, fry for a few...

Fava & Strawberry Salad

Serves 3. Kosher or sea salt1 cup shelled fresh fava beans (about 1 lb in pods)1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar1 Tbsp lemon juice1 cup Red Dog strawberries, stemmed and quarteredCoarsely ground black pepper1.5 cups Red Dog spinachPecorino cheese In a large pot over high heat, bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the fava...

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Makes 3 servings. For the Salad:1/2 cup raw pecans1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced1 bag Red Dog salad mix1 pint Red Dog strawberries, hulled and quartered1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled For the Dressing:1/8 cup balsamic vinegar1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3/4 tablespoons poppy seeds3/4 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon kosher...

Hakurei Turnip Gratin

1 tablespoon butter1 bunch Red Dog Hakurei turnips1 clove garlic, minced1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, or a cheese of your choice, grated1/2 teaspoons fresh or dry herbs (Suggestion: mix thyme, rosemary, and sage)2 tablespoons cup heavy cream2 tablespoons bread crumbs1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375°F....

Polish Kompot

4 ¼ cups water¼ cup rhubarb1 cup Red Dog strawberries¼ cup ripe (soft) nectarine1/6 cup sugar½ Tbsp. citrus zestMint to taste In a medium pot, boil the water and add the sugar, then lower temp to a simmer and add raw rhubarb. Simmer for 6 minutes and then add nectarine and strawberries and simmer for an additional 4 minutes. Take off heat and cool down. Refrigerate...