Pan Fried Scapes & Favas
Makes 2-4 servings. 1 lb. Red Dog fava beans (or more)Several Red Dog garlic scapes1 Tbsp. olive oilPinch sea saltSplashes of lemon juice or balsamic vinegarFeta, to tasteToast (optional) Shuck the fava beans from the pod and cook them in boiling water until tender. Rinse in cold water and peel away the outer skin of the beans. Chop garlic scapes into bite-sized pieces and fry them quickly in a pan of hot olive oil until tender. Shake the pan as they cook and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. Add the cooked fava beans and toss everything...
read morePork Chops with Strawberry Sauce
Makes 4 servings. 1 pint Red Dog strawberries, remove stems and slice berries2-3 sprigs rosemary2-3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 Tablespoons honey2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter2-3 Red Dog garlic scapes, chopped4 thinly sliced boneless pork chops In a medium saucepan, mix together strawberries, vinegar, honey and rosemary. Bubble gently and stir until strawberries begin to break down and sauce becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside. Season to taste adding additional vinegar and honey if necessary. (The sweetness of...
read moreStrawberry Oatmeal Bars
For the Strawberry Bars:1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free if needed¾ cup white whole wheat flour or substitute all-purpose flour or 1:1 baking flour to make gluten free⅓ cup light brown sugar¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or substitute melted coconut oil to make vegan/dairy free)2 cups Red Dog small-diced strawberries about 10 ounces, divided1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1/2 small lemon1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided For the...
read moreStir Fried Garlic Scapes
Makes 2 servings. 1 bunch Red Dog garlic scapes, chopped into 2″ pieces1/2 Tablespoon avocado oil Sauce Ingredients2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar1 teaspoon packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon toasted white sesame seeds Mix all the ingredients together for the sauce and set it aside. Heat a pan over medium high heat and add the oil. Wait until the pan gets hot and then saute the garlic scapes until it turns a bright green color. After about 4 to 5 minutes, taste one to see if...
read moreStrawberry Cooler
Makes 4 servings. 1 pint Red Dog strawberries24 oz coconut water1-2 sprigs mint2 cups iceDrizzle of honey (optional) Throw all ingredients in the blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled with a sprig of mint. So refreshing!
read moreStrawberry Matcha Chia Pudding
1 ½ cups dairy-free milk2 tbsp maple syrup (more or less to taste)1 tsp vanilla extract1-2 tsp matcha powder1-2 cup chia seeds2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered2 tsp lemon juice2 tsp maple syrup In a mixing bowl, combine dairy-free milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and matcha. Whisk vigorously and break up any clumps of matcha. Taste and adjust, adding more matcha or maple syrup if desired. Then add chia seeds and mix until well combined. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature, then stir again to prevent clumping. Cover and...
read moreFresh Strawberry Cookies
1 ½ cups white sugar1 cup butter, softened1 large egg3 tbsp fresh strawberries, pureed2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt½ cup white sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat 1 ½ cups white sugar and butter together in a bowl until creamy. Beat egg into butter mixture. Add strawberry puree. Stir flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt into strawberry mixture with a spoon until flour is completely incorporated into dough. Stir ½ cup white...
read moreEasy Strawberry Vinaigrette
8 oz. (half a pint) Red Dog strawberries2 Tbsp honey2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp olive oil¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
read moreStrawberry Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Makes 4 servings. ¼ cup balsamic vinegar1 cup Red Dog strawberries, sliced1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1 cup halved mini mozzarella balls1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced⅓ cup pecans, toasted⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, tornExtra-virgin olive oil, for drizzlingSea salt and freshly ground black pepper In a small saucepan, bring the balsamic vinegar to a high simmer over medium heat. Stir, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the vinegar has thickened and reduced by half, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place the strawberries,...
read moreSpinach & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Makes 4-6 servings. 1 pint Red Dog strawberries1/2 cup regular or smoked almonds4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled1 bag Red Dog spinach 2 to 4 tablespoons poppy seed salad dressing Poppy Seed Dressing1/4 cup white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar1/4 cup sugar1 small shallot1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground mustard2 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional for a creamier dressing)1/2 cup olive oil, grapeseed oil, or a mix For the DressingWhisk the white wine vinegar and sugar until the sugar is mostly...
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