Kale, Cabbage, and Leek Slaw with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette

A mixture of fresh vegetables and well-balanced vinaigrette is key to this recipe. Many thanks to Chef Instructor Ron Westrom and the students in the Charlotte Technical College Culinary Arts Program for creating and preparing this delicious vegetable slaw for Worden Farm members.   Yield: (2) ½ cup portions Ingredients: 1 Cup Worden Farm Organic Cabbage, Sliced Thinly 1 Cup Worden Farm Organic Kale, Sliced Thinly … Continue reading Kale, Cabbage, and Leek Slaw with Orange Sesame Vinaigrette

Lacto-fermented Cabbage, Red Beet, and Carrot Sauerkraut

Lacto-fermentation seems to be the rage these days and it’s about time since humans have been preserving vegetables this way for millenia. The term “lacto” refers to lactobacillus, a strain of bacteria common on the skin of most produce, especially those that grow close to the ground.  Without getting into a lot of scientific detail, the bacteria convert sugars to lactic acid which then acts as a … Continue reading Lacto-fermented Cabbage, Red Beet, and Carrot Sauerkraut

“Are You Sure There Is No Meat In This!?!” Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Stuffed cabbage rolls, despite a vegetable-specific name, are usually all about umami; rich tomato sauce and lots of meat filling. Our recipe is vegetarian but we try to stay true to this tradition by using a filling that is rich with roasted veggies, barley cooked with mushrooms and mushroom stock made from rehydrating umami-rich dried mushrooms, and a rich, thick red sauce made with caramelized onions … Continue reading “Are You Sure There Is No Meat In This!?!” Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Lumpia) with Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

How many times have you looked in the fridge at the end of the week of cooking and couldn’t find a lot of any one thing left but a little bit of a lot of veggies like a half a head of red (or green cabbage), half a bell pepper, one small carrot, a couple of green beans, a couple cups of sprouts, or one … Continue reading Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Lumpia) with Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Tatyana’s Borscht

Delicious food traditions are held in the hearts and memories of many in our midst. “Tatyana” works in the gardening department at a hardware store. She originally is from Russia; she and her family moved to the U.S. many years ago. Gleaned from a casual conversation with this lovely lady, we gratefully share her recipe for borscht, using our beets and cabbage that are now in season. The only … Continue reading Tatyana’s Borscht

Korean-style Scallion and Veggie Pancakes

We farm in Florida, but we love food from all over the world.  Korean-style Scallion and Veggie Pancakes are delicious, healthy, and easy to make. This recipe uses scallions, carrots, and red bell pepper, but you can use any vegetable of your choice, as long as they are somewhat flat.  For example, using large or even small broccoli or cauliflower florets will result in very uneven … Continue reading Korean-style Scallion and Veggie Pancakes

Fennel, Baby Red Cabbage, and Daikon Radish Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette

Our freshly-harvested fennel has fragrant, feathery tops. This is a favorite salad that uses the entire fennel bulb with stalks and leaves. It has a bit of a Japanese twist with the cabbage, daikon radish and miso vinaigrette. The flavors really complement each other, and the colors combine beautifully. You can use any vinaigrette of your choice, but give the miso vinaigrette a try.   Preparation Time: … Continue reading Fennel, Baby Red Cabbage, and Daikon Radish Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette