Eggplant Parmesan with Organic Eggplants, Italian Basil, and Oregano

With Fall in full swing, the chill in the air (ok not so much here in Florida) calls for warm, hearty comfort food that brings family and friends together.  It’s also the time here in Florida when we begin harvesting eggplants, herbs, greens, and other veggies, so when our first eggplants are available, eggplant parmesan immediately comes to mind. This dish will require some prep work but … Continue reading Eggplant Parmesan with Organic Eggplants, Italian Basil, and Oregano

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