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Waiting For Rain
By Jeff Main for Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Waiting for Rain. It’s been a long six months since we felt rain on our faces. The last rain was in April, mid-spring really, and...
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Root Veggie Pancakes
Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups root veggies (any combo of sweet potatoes, turnips, carrots, parsnips, etc.), peeled and shredded with a grater or in a food processor 1–2 tablespoons...
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Gingered Winter Squash and Root Veggie Soup
Adapted from cookinglight.com INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups winter squash, peeled and cubed (see Cook’s note) 1 cup potato (regular or sweet), scrubbed and cubed (peels optional for regular potatoes; sweet...
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Maple-Roasted Root Veggies
By Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups root veggies (sweet potatoes, parsnips, potatoes, etc.) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper...
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Cactus Veggie Salad
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cactus paddles (nopales) cleaned and cubed (see Cook’s note) 1/2 red cabbage, sliced thinly 1 red pepper, cut into matchsticks 1/2 jicama,...
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Butternut Squash Curry With Greens
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash (about 1.5 lbs), peeled, halved, seeded & cut into chunks 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 cups broth or...
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Marinated Tokyo Turnips
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of turnips, scrubbed trimmed & sliced in 1/4″ rounds 1/2 cup rice or white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste water to...
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What’s in Season: November
EAST Sandy has come and gone, but the impact isn’t over. Our farmers have had flooding, power outages, and damage to infrastructure and houses. Despite the challenges, local farmers are still working...
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The Big Soup: Minestrone
Hearty Minestrone Soup Has Many Forms By Pia Hinckle In Italy there are as many ways to make minestrone (literally “big soup”) as there are ways to make pasta. Each region has a variation, and each...
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Broccoli Noodle Stir Fry
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1-2 bunches broccoli, flowers separated from peeled stems, chopped 2 cups mixed veggies such as mushrooms, sliced radishes and/or chopped cabbage 3 large...
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Baked Spaghetti Squash
Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 spaghetti squash 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional) Fresh herb leaves (optional): 1 teaspoon...
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Winter Radish Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
Adapted from foodnetwork.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch/head of salad greens (baby spinach, butter lettuce, arugula, endive, living cress, etc.), approximately 4–6 cups 1 cup radishes, very thinly sliced...
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Roasted Beet and Pepper Salad
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 medium beets; trimmed, peeled, and cut into quarters 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick rings 2 peppers, seeds removed and cut lengthwise...
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Oven Roasted Fruit
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 apples, pears, and/or Fuyu persimmons 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest 1...
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Sweet Potato Gratin
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3–4 cups sweet potatoes or yams, scrubbed and thinly sliced, about 1/8-inch thick (peels optional) 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green onion, chopped...
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Roasted Cranberry Sauce
By Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bag cranberries 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary, sage, thyme, or a combo Juice of 1 orange Grated zest of one...
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Nonni’s Minestrone
Adapted by Pia Hinckle for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 bunches of kale (or other hearty greens) 8 small potatoes (or 5 big), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes (peel if desired) 4 carrots, scrubbed and...
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Classic Mashed Potatoes
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Yukon Gold potatoes Butter Cream, half-and-half, or milk Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Scrub potatoes and cut into 1- or 2-inch chunks (peels are optional)....
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Oven-Roasted Garlic 2 Ways
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1–3 heads of garlic Olive oil Method 1: Individual Cloves This method is more time-consuming up front, but cooks faster and yields more garlic. PREPARATION Break...
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Oven-Caramelized Onions
Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 4 cups red or yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (optional—helps caramelization, makes sweeter)...
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