Escarole, Sweet Italian Sausage, and Cannellini Bean Soup

This is a wonderful, hearty soup that really highlights our organic escarole greens.  While you may also use spinach in this recipe we really appreciate the slight bitterness of escarole, and if added just a couple of minutes before serving the white ribs of the escarole leaves will retain their crispness, adding a bit of crunch to contrast the creaminess of the beans. By the way, … Continue reading Escarole, Sweet Italian Sausage, and Cannellini Bean Soup

Classic Mojito with Organic Mint

While there are countless dishes that use mint, we wanted to present a beverage that really incorporates it and the mojito won the day. This recipe was inspired by the recipe found on Bacardi’s web-site, http://www.bacardi.com, but modified for use with a cocktail shaker. The photographs and original recipe were contributed by Ray Toves, a Sarasota-based chef and food photographer.  Preparation Time:  10 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: … Continue reading Classic Mojito with Organic Mint

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Goat Milk Yogurt and Mint Sauce

Mint is commonly used in Greek cuisine and although it isn’t the featured ingredient in this recipe, the stuffed grape leaves just wouldn’t be the same without it.  We also added it to the goat milk yogurt sauce.  Yum! Stuffed grape leaves or dolmades do require a bit of prep work but they are well worth the effort.  Most recipes call for uncooked long grain … Continue reading Stuffed Grape Leaves with Goat Milk Yogurt and Mint Sauce

Quick-Sautéed Escarole with Pine Nuts

Escarole is such a versatile green!  The crisp, white stems and the brightly colored, flavorful green leaves can be eaten raw, used in soups or stews, or just wilted in a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and served as a side dish.  A type of endive, escarole is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, and Vitamins A and K. This … Continue reading Quick-Sautéed Escarole with Pine Nuts

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Welcome to Worden Farm to Table, a resource of fresh ideas and practical knowledge for preparing and sharing farm fresh food. Since founding our organic family farm in 2003, we have prepared and shared thousands of memorable meals. We all know that fantastic food can keep us healthy and fuel us in all other areas of our lives. But today’s world can be busy and demanding. Getting it … Continue reading Welcome!