Chicken Cacciatore with Mixed Peppers

A lot of recipes for chicken cacciatore list only bell peppers but we kick up the flavor of this favorite with several different types of peppers – red and green bells, poblanos, Cubanelles, sweet reds, and sweet yellows.  Each adds their subtle difference in flavor to make for a VERY flavorful meal, and if you want, some heat (from the seeds and membranes of the poblanos). … Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore with Mixed Peppers

Warm Roasted Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn Salsa

This delicious salsa is best served warm. It can be enjoyed as a topping for tacos, burritos, or even as a dip with chips, but is hearty enough to be served as a side dish. Preparation Time:  15 minutes Cooking Time:  30 minutes Yields:  1 qt of salsa Ingredients: 4 large poblano peppers 6 Florida sweet corn 1 white onion, sliced into 1/2 inch thick rings … Continue reading Warm Roasted Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn Salsa

Zucchini

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable and is a type of summer squash. It is excellent raw in salads, marinated, grilled, stir fried, sautéed, stuffed and baked, and diced or pureed for soups. Adaptable Zucchini Bread This recipe is a favorite at Worden Farm. It has worked well with every variation we can conjure, from substituting ripe bananas for half of the zucchini, adding chopped apples and walnuts, or grating fresh ginger and zesting … Continue reading Zucchini

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

Brown Rice Stuffing

While not as popular in most of the U.S. as the more traditional bread stuffing, rice stuffing does have its followers in the Southeast because of the major rice growing areas in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. It’s also gluten-free. We love the nuttiness of brown rice so chose that over white rice.  Our stuffing is made much like bread stuffing in that it … Continue reading Brown Rice Stuffing

Cherry Tomato Pico De Gallo

Pico del gallo is a great condiment. Colorful, fresh and crisp, with bright acidity and just the amount of heat or spiciness that you like. This recipe uses our organic plum and cherry tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and limes. Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes Make Time:  5-10 minutes Serves:  6 Ingredients: 1 lbs mixed plum and cherry tomatoes, washed and halved (plum) or quartered (cherry). 1-2 … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Pico De Gallo

Jalapeno and Cubanelle Pepper Jelly

This condiment is sweet and has just enough kick to it to make things interesting. Preparation Time:  15 minutes Cooking Time:  10 minutes for jalapeno jelly; 10 minutes for hot water bath (canning) Serves:  Makes four 1/2 pint jars Ingredients: 3/4 lbs jalapeno peppers, washed, seeded (or not), chopped. 1/4 lbs cubanelle peppers, washed, chopped. 4 cups organic raw cane sugar 2 cups apple cider … Continue reading Jalapeno and Cubanelle Pepper Jelly