Gospel-Inspired Creation Care.
Swish herbs in a bowl of cold water, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and shake well. Next, tie them in bunches and hang them upside down in a cool, dark place. When they’re dry, crumble the leaves and store them in small airtight jars. Dried herbs are more pungent in flavor […]
Before freezing vegetables, they must be blanched…. To blanch vegetables, add the veggies to rapidly boiling water & boil until just barely tender. They are cooked just long enough to set the color and partially soften the texture. Note-don’t cover the pot when blanching. Next, drain the vegetables and plunge them into a bowl of […]
To keep your herbs fresh for the longest amount of time, store them upright in a glass of water in the refrigerator after you’ve slightly trimmed the stalks. Another option is to wrap them in a damp paper towel and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator vegetable drawer.
Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil 4 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 onion, finely chopped 1 fresh green chili, seeded & finely chopped 4 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 cup unseasoned tomato sauce salt & pepper to taste 10 cups chopped or torn lettuce 1-2 avocados, peeled & […]
Even though our CSA focuses on vegetables and herbs, I received this recipe from a friend last year and love it so much that I thought I’d pass it on. Guidelines for using fruit juice in place of sugar Choose fully ripened fruit as perfect as possible so it has the advantage of natural sweetness. […]
Ingredients 8 quarts tomatoes 2 Tbsp dried basil 2 Tbsp dried parsley 4 Tbsp dried oregano 1 Tbsp paprika 1 Tbsp sugar 3 medium onions 1 head of garlic, minced 2 medium bell peppers 2 Tbsp olive oil Directions Peel tomatoes & chop, put in large pan. Add spices & sugar then bring to a […]
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion Sauté in 1 Tbsp olive oil in a soup pot until soft. 2 1/2 cups corn 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth Add and cook 10 minutes. Remove 1 cup of solids with about 1/3 cup broth and place in blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Return this puree […]
1 tsp lime zest 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar 5 Tbsp canola oil 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives Salt Combine the lime zest, lime juice, and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil until completely blended. Stir in the […]
Cook 1 16 oz bag frozen peas (or even better-use fresh ones from your share!) Rinse and cook 1 1/2 cups basmati rice. In sauce pan, heat 1/4 inch oil over med-high heat. Add 1 Tbsp mustard seeds, 2 Tbsp cumin seeds, 2-3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/2 cup chopped red onion. Cook until […]
6 Tbsp lowfat sour cream 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp poppy seeds 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced salt & pepper to taste Combine & whisk until smooth.
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