Zucchini, Dutch Chocolate and Almond Quick Bread

Our organic zucchini joins here with Dutch-processed cocoa powder and almond slivers for next-level deliciousness. Preparation Time:  30 min. Cooking Time:  55 min. Yield:  (2) 1.5 lb loaves Ingredients: 8 oz + 2 oz. organic all purpose flour 1 1/2 oz. organic whole wheat flour 1 oz. Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 … Continue reading Zucchini, Dutch Chocolate and Almond Quick Bread

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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

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

Celery Leaf and Asian Pear Sweet and Savory Sauce with Organic Peanut Butter

When most people think of dishes with celery, they envision the stalks, but the leaves are also not only edible but delicious. We use them in salads, soups, or in sauces like this sweet and savory sauce recipe. This recipe has an Asian twist to it, with Asian pear and sesame seed oil. For other cuisine versions, you can replace the Asian pear and oil with different … Continue reading Celery Leaf and Asian Pear Sweet and Savory Sauce with Organic Peanut Butter

Canned Stewed Tomatoes

When we’re in the height of tomato season, we process them into mason jars (sauce, whole, and diced) to enjoy them in the off-season. In this post, we share our recipe for our basic canned stewed tomato (sauce).  The steps for canning whole or diced tomatoes are almost exactly the same with the exception of a couple steps. Tomatoes are high in Vitamins A, C, … Continue reading Canned Stewed Tomatoes

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

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