Category: Roots

Fennel, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Mediterranean, Onions, Organic, Recipes, Sides, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Red Wine Braised Fennel and Onions with Stewed Tomatoes, Capers and Anchovies

Fennel is fantastic cooked, when its texture softens and its anise flavor becomes mellow and sweet. One common and delicious way to cook fennel is to simply sauté it with white wine and butter. Here, we switch up and put a Mediterranean twist on cooking fennel in wine, with red wine, along with a few complementary-flavored ingredients (our fresh onions, our canned stewed tomatoes and anchovy fillets), and charred veggies to further boost the robust … Continue reading Red Wine Braised Fennel and Onions with Stewed Tomatoes, Capers and Anchovies

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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

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Beets, Chard, Endive, Fennel, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Organic, Parsley, Peppers, Recipes, Scallions, Southern U.S., Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Wilted Endive Salad with Warm Fennel Vinaigrette

We at Worden Farm have worked for many years with the Culinary Arts Program at the Charlotte Technical College, helping to educate student chefs about farm-fresh vegetables. The chefs will be at Worden Farm this Wednesday afternoon, demonstrating and sampling this Florida cuisine recipe, which uses many vegetables that currently are being harvested in abundance at Worden Farm. Many thanks to Chef Instructors Ron Westrom and Jason … Continue reading Wilted Endive Salad with Warm Fennel Vinaigrette

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Cauliflower, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Mediterranean, Onions, Organic, Parsley, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cauliflower Couscous

Cauliflower “couscous” or “rice” is a great side dish and an excellent base for a healthy bowl. We use our tomatoes, parsley, and white cauliflower in this recipe. The following recipe serves approximately six as a main dish; or more as a side. Ingredients: 1 medium sized (6 -7 inch wide) head of cauliflower 1 cup diced tomatoes, seeds and membrane removed 1 cup of … Continue reading Cauliflower Couscous

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Asian, Entrees, Escarole, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Mediterranean, Organic, Recipes, Scallions, Soups

Escarole, Scallions and Salmon in Miso Dashi Broth

The Mediterranean meets the Far East in this recipe for escarole and scallions.  We poached a filet of salmon in water, white miso paste, dried kombu seaweed, and scallions creating a salmon dashi broth.  Once the salmon is fully poached we remove the salmon, strain the poaching liquid, add chopped fresh escarole and sliced scallions, and cook them briefly. We got this salmon from Maralee McGowen, owner … Continue reading Escarole, Scallions and Salmon in Miso Dashi Broth

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Onions, Organic, Recipes, Sides, Turnips

White Turnip and Turnip Green Hash with Spanish Chorizo

Hash is a creative way to utilize ingredients left over from making other dishes.  A lot of recipes use potato but another great option is to replace the potato with the underappreciated turnip. This is excellent for breakfast, or for a side dish with lunch or dinner. This dish is really about the turnip; a small amount of chorizo is added for flavor and color; Turnips … Continue reading White Turnip and Turnip Green Hash with Spanish Chorizo

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Carrots, Celery, Entrees, Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Onions, Organic, Recipes, Soups

Braised Celery, Carrots, and Globe Onions with Red Wine Braised Turkey Thighs in Braising Liquid

This is the season for heartwarming and hearty braises. In this post, we have two braises: the first is turkey thighs braised in red wine, celery, carrots and globe onions, and the second is braised celery, carrots, and globe onions.  You might wonder why we are sharing two braises when we are using the same veggies in each. Braising is a long and slow cooking technique … Continue reading Braised Celery, Carrots, and Globe Onions with Red Wine Braised Turkey Thighs in Braising Liquid

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