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

Squash Blossom and Scallion Wasabi Tempura with Tempura Sauce

Treat yourself to delicate squash blossoms and scallions tempura. When paired with tempura sauce, it’s a perfect light appetizer. To spice it up, we’ve added a little wasabi paste to the tempura batter. To turn it into a light entree, add fried shrimp. Preparation Time:  25 min Cooking Time:  2-3 min Serves: 2 Ingredients: 6 (or more) squash blossoms 3 (or more) spring onions, cut … Continue reading Squash Blossom and Scallion Wasabi Tempura with Tempura Sauce

Stuffed Sicilian Eggplant

A few weeks ago one of our customers at the downtown Sarasota Farmer’s Market came up to Chris to welcome him back to the market after the summer hiatus.  Chris was standing near the table of eggplants (globe, Asian, purple, and Sicilian).  Our customer saw the Sicilian eggplants and mentioned that they reminded her of her Sicilian grandmother’s cooking and in particular, stuffed Sicilian eggplant. … Continue reading Stuffed Sicilian Eggplant

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Roselle Hibiscus Tea

We love this refreshing, colorful tea made with Roselle hibiscus calyxes, which are the base of the actual flower.  The tea from this plant is known as “Jamaica” in Mexico, and “Sorrel” in Jamaica. Cooking Time:  20 minutes Yield:  1 gallon of finished tea Ingredients: 12-18 fresh hibiscus calyxes, washed, seed pod removed 1/3 cup organic raw cane sugar (optional) 1 gallon water Sprigs of fresh … Continue reading Roselle Hibiscus Tea

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Asian Eggplant and Mint Baba Ganoush

If you’re looking for a healthy party pleaser for your Thanksgiving celebration, look no further. Try this classic baba ganoush using our organic Asian eggplant and mint. We have it paired with whole wheat tandoori naan or Indian flatbread.  It’s like pita bread without the pocket and is traditionally made with yogurt. Preparation Time:  30 minutes Cooking Time:  15 minutes Servings:  4 cups Ingredients: 3-4 large … Continue reading Asian Eggplant and Mint Baba Ganoush

Florida Avocado Guacamole

This recipe uses organic Florida avocado, jalapeño, and limes. Florida avocados have a milder flavor compared to the smaller Haas avocados. Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes Serving Size:  4-6 cups Ingredients: 1-2 large Florida avocados You may also use Haas avocados but they’re much smaller so you will need 6 of them to replace the two Florida avocados. 2-3 jalapenos diced (destem, leave all seeds and … Continue reading Florida Avocado Guacamole

Tuscan Black Kale and White Bean Hummus

Classic hummus does not include any greens but the dish so easily lends itself to using greens like the organic Italian kale from our farm.  It’s super healthy and super delicious! Preparation Time:  45 minutes Cooking Time:  10 minutes Serving:  3-4 cups (will depend on the amount of kale you use) Ingredients: 1 large bunch or Italian kale or Tuscan black kale, washed, patted dry, de-ribbed … Continue reading Tuscan Black Kale and White Bean Hummus