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Ingredients 1 nectarine per person ½ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ brown sugar juice of one lemon, divided freshly ground black pepper Preparation Slice the nectarines in half and remove the pits. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice. Set the nectarines aside. In a small saucepan combine the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and […]

Ingredients 13 grams or 4 1/2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin 3/4 cup cold water, fruit purée or liquid of choice- divided use 150 grams or 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 sugar syrup, divided 1/8 tsp salt enough plums to make ¼ cup puree (see note) Marshmallow Coating Sift together: 3/4 cup confections sugar 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients 5 lbs Apricots 1 1/2 lbs sugar 1/3 cup lemon juice *apricot pits Supplies Paring knife Scale Measuring cups Citrus reamer & fine meshed strainer Large, wide, shallow pot Wooden or metal spoon Ladle Funnel Lids and jars Colander *Hammer *pliers Garden gloves Dish towels, at least 2,one non-terry Jars and lids 2, deeper […]

Ingredients 3 thick boneless chicken breasts Salt and Pepper 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 thick slices rustic bread, crusts removed, torn into 3/4″ pieces 8 apricots, pits removed and sliced, or 2-3 peaches […]

Ingredients 8 apricots, halved 2 oz soft goat cheese 2 tbsp honey 6 tbsp pistachios, shelled and chopped 1 tsp cinnamon A few basil leaves, chiffonade (basil rolled up like a cigar and cut crosswise) Preparation Place the apricots, flesh side up, (cut side down) on a baking sheet. Distribute 1 tbsp honey on all […]

Join the fermentation revolution! Thanks to CSA Member Naomi Lewis (Berkeley), Nutrionist and Mama to two daughters, for passing along this probiotic recipe. Ingredients and Supplies 1 glass quart jar 1/3 cup water kefir grains (can be purchased online or at some health food stores) 1/4 cup rapadura sugar or organic cane sugar Approximately 1 […]

Ingredients 1 lb rhubarb 1 pint strawberries ½ cup sugar ¼ cup water 2 tablespoons mint (optional) Preparation Cut the rhubarb into ½ inch wide pieces. Hull the strawberries and slice them in half. In a large saucepan combine the rhubarb with the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar […]

Ingredients 4 pork chops ¾ pound cherries, stems and pits removed 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided ½ cup minced shallots, divided ½ Jalepeno pepper seeds removed and minced (more if you like spice) 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl combined […]

Ingredients 4 apricots ½ cucumber 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped juice of ½ a lemon 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons honey ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted then ground 1 cup couscous 1 1/3 cups water Preparation Bring water, honey, oil and cumin to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous. Remove […]

Ingredients 1 apricot 4 tablespoons good quality plain yogurt or Greek yogurt, divided Honey (try the honey from our orchard featured as an Add-On!) 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios, unsalted Preparation In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pistachios for about 5 minutes. Chop coarsely and set aside. Cut the apricot in half […]