Our Favorite Recipes

Asparagus is ready!

ASPARAGUS IS READY!!!! I know that you all are just as excited as we are about this spring favorite! What will you make with your first bunch? Grill it? Sautee it? Maybe roast it? I am going to roast my first bunch and use a variation of this recipe. We are so...

Granola

Farm News, Recipes

2 Cups Oatmeal 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter 1/3 cup Crisp Country Acres Honey 2 Tbsp. Real Maple Syrup 1 tsp Cinnamon 2 tsp. Vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together peanut butter, honey and maple syrup. Put in microwave for 30 seconds. Add in oats,...

Grandma’s Minnesota Pickles

Onions, Pickles/Cucumbers, Recipes

6 - 8 pickles, peeled or unpeeled and sliced 1 or 2 onions 1 green pepper sliced Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. salt and let stand for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in Jar. Mix the following: 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 tsp. celery seed. Bring to a...

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Recipes, Rhubarb

3 eggs 3 tablesppons milk 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoons nutmeg (we omit this) 4 cups cut up rhubarb Beat eggs in bowl - add milk, sugar, flour, nutmeg and mix until smooth - add the rhubarb. Pour into prepared crust - top with 4 tablesppons butter - you...

Brussel Sprouts in Pecan Brown Butter

Brussels Sprouts, Recipes

Ingredients: 1lb brussels salt for cooking water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 ounces pecans, chopped salt & pepper to taste Directions: Trim the brussels sprouts and cut an x in the bottom of each of them with a paring knife. Boil the sprouts in salted water...

Beets and Greens

Beet Greens, Beets, Recipes

1 bunch of beets, trimmed. Greens washed & set aside 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced sea salt pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place onto prepared...

Kale & Beans

Kale, Onions, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 slices of bacon, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bunch kale salt 1 can cannellini beans, drained Directions: Microwave the chopped bacon on high for 3 minutes. Drain the drippings, and set the crispy...

Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Grapes

Brussels Sprouts, Recipes

Ingredients: 1lb brussels 3/4lb grapes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic 1/2 tablespoon thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Directions: 1. Heat oven to 375° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts and grapes with the oil,...

Maple Glazed Buttercup Squash

Cabbage, Fall Squash, Recipes

Buttercup Squash Balsamic Vinegar Pure Maple Syrup Pasta Cube the squash and saute it. While the squash is cooking, boil the water for the pasta. Make sure to stir the squash often to keep it from burning. You can use water, or olive oil in the pan. Cook the pasta...

Caramelized Beets

Beets, Onions, Recipes

Ingredients: 3 large beets 1 red onion 3 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Peel the beets and cut them into large chunks. Peel the onion and chop it into thin slices. Mince the garlic. Toss the beets,...