Appetizers, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Entrees, Gluten Free, Indian, Lactose Free, Mint, Organic, Recipes, Soups, Tatsoi, Vegan, Vegetarian

Spicy Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower and Carrot Soup with Tatsoi and Cucumber-Mint Raita

With a population of 1.3 Billion India is the second most populous nation on the planet. It also has 5 major regions and over 2,000 distinct ethnic groups, each with their own culture and cuisine, yet even with such diversity, one (of many) spice mix is popular throughout… garam masala. Recipes for garam masala differ from region to region but they generally contain cinnamon, cardamom, … Continue reading Spicy Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower and Carrot Soup with Tatsoi and Cucumber-Mint Raita

wordenfarmtotableFebruary 18, 2017April 3, 2017Leave a comment

Arugula, Asian, Baby Greens, Bok Choy, Chard, Dandelion Greens, Endive, Escarole, Gluten Free, Kale, Kina Savoy, Lactose Free, Lettuce, Mizuna, Organic, Recipes, Romaine, Soups, Spinach, Tatsoi

Baby Greens Soup with Coconut Milk, Sweet Curry, and Tamarind

We call this soup “baby greens” because we’ve tried using spinach and arugula, baby bok choy and spinach, mizuna and baby bok choy, and while the final flavors for each version were somewhat different from each, they were all very delicious. You could almost have a “make your own soup” kind of dinner, or you can put all of your favorite baby greens in and enjoy … Continue reading Baby Greens Soup with Coconut Milk, Sweet Curry, and Tamarind

wordenfarmtotableFebruary 17, 2017February 25, 2017Leave a comment

Asian, Beets, Bok Choy, Celery, Eggplants, Entrees, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Leeks, Onions, Organic, Recipes, Soups, Squashes, Tomatoes

Escarole Wrapped Organic Vegetable Stir Fry with Habanero Shrimp Broth and Bok Choy Kim Chee

This is the winning recipe from yesterday’s Worden Farm – Charlotte Technical Center Student Chef Veggie Box Challenge. Congratulations to Student Chef Daniel Ulmaniec! Shrimp Broth 1 lbs Shrimp Shells 6oz Carrots 4oz Onions 2oz Celery 4oz Roma Tomatoes 1oz Tomato Paste As needed Olive Oil ½ cup White Wine 3qts Water … Continue reading Escarole Wrapped Organic Vegetable Stir Fry with Habanero Shrimp Broth and Bok Choy Kim Chee

wordenfarmtotableFebruary 15, 2017Leave a comment

Collards, Entrees, Escarole, Farm Events, Gluten Free, Kale, Kina Savoy, Kina Savoy, Lactose Free, Organic, Radishes, Southern U.S., Spinach, Vegan, Vegetarian

Grits and Greens Casserole with Tabasco Sauce

When you know you want to eat your greens, but you also want comfort food… Grits and greens casserole makes for an anytime satisfying meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. Side dish or entree. Hot, room temperature, or cold. Always great, and easy to make. Try it! 3 ¼ cups of rice milk or whole milk 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill organic corn grits 2T … Continue reading Grits and Greens Casserole with Tabasco Sauce

wordenfarmtotableFebruary 8, 20172 Comments

Condiments, Gluten Free, Kale, Lactose Free, Organic, Recipes, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian

Green Kale Pesto with Cranberries and Walnuts

If you eat lots of fresh vegetables, then your fridge often gets full and finding space can be a challenge. Kale is a great vegetable, and we love to eat it lots of different ways. But it is fluffy and can be a fridge space hog, and sometimes, we just need to make room for the celery and kohlrabi. This pesto recipe is delicious, and it reduces kale’s refrigerator real … Continue reading Green Kale Pesto with Cranberries and Walnuts

wordenfarmtotableJanuary 23, 2017January 23, 2017Leave a comment

Beets, Celery, Condiments, Gluten Free, Kale, Lactose Free, Organic, Recipes, Salads, Scallions, Southern U.S., Vegan, Vegetarian

Kale and Beet Salad with Tangerine Balsamic Vinaigrette

We love the combination of kale and beets. The sweetness of the kale with the earthiness of the beets creates a delicious balance. This recipe uses raw shredded beets and also the beet greens, plus some celery for crunch and pecans for a great finish. The vinaigrette is an updated tangerine and balsamic version of a classic honey mustard dressing. 1 bunch of green kale washed, de-stemmed … Continue reading Kale and Beet Salad with Tangerine Balsamic Vinaigrette

wordenfarmtotableJanuary 17, 2017December 1, 20223 Comments

Entrees, Gluten Free, Kale, Lactose Free, Organic, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sautéed Green Kale in Coconut Oil with Fresh Fruit and Candied Nuts

We sautéed our green kale in coconut oil recently and it was delicious. The coconut flavor was not at all overpowering, and the sweet green kale flavor really came through. When we experiment with ingredients, we take a familiar recipe, one that we know we like and have used often, and change one ingredient to see how the dish changes. So, instead of extra virgin olive or … Continue reading Sautéed Green Kale in Coconut Oil with Fresh Fruit and Candied Nuts

wordenfarmtotableJanuary 16, 2017January 16, 2017Leave a comment