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Farmers’ Market Finds: June 30th

Posted in Farmers' Market Finds, tagged , , , on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

At the market I picked up a bag of Pea Shoots, Garlic Scapes and Bunching Onions from Solana Farm (Wonder why I keep going back to the same vendor?  I really appreciate how they take care of what they’re growing, the veggies are so clean and well packaged.).  I’ve never had Pea Shoots or Garlic Scapes before so I picked [...]

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Farmers’ Market Finds: June 23rd

Posted in Farmers' Market Finds, tagged , , , , , , , on June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

At the market I picked up a bag of Baby Hakurei Turnips, Asian Mustard Greens and Bunching Onions from Solana Farm and two Baby Bok Choy from another vendor.  I’ve never had Asian Mustard Greens or Bok Choy before so I picked them up to give them a try.  I liked the turnip greens so much last week I got another bag [...]

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Recipe: Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Cannelloni

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Mains, tagged , , , , on June 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

1 box De Cecco no-boil cannelloni*
1 jar tomato & basil pasta sauce*
1 c Asiago cheese, shredded*
1-2/3 c Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated*
2 c whole milk ricotta*
1 egg
20 oz fresh spinach; cooked, drained well & chopped
2 T butter, melted*
Sea salt & fresh ground pepper*
*Available at ATI
Butter or spray the bottom of a 9×13″ baking pan.  Preheat the oven to 375*  [...]

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Farmers’ Market Finds: June 16th

Posted in Farmers' Market Finds, tagged , , , , , on June 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

At the market I picked up a  small bag of Baby Hakurei Turnips from Solana Farm and a small bunch of baby scallions from another vendor.  I’ve never had turnips before so I was intrigued by the little white turnips with the greens still attached.
I asked on Twitter for some suggestions and @HutchDeLoach gave me a [...]

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Farmers’ Market Finds 2009

Posted in Farmers' Market Finds, tagged , , , on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Since I live within walking distance of one of the local Farmers’ Markets in Bozeman I thought it would be fun to start a new tradition.  Each week I want to find something that I’ve never ate or cooked with and give it a go.  It could be a new vegetable, variety of fruit, or [...]

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Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Panini

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Mains, tagged , , , on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

1/2 c pesto*
1/2 tsp smoked hot paprika*
Good EVOO*
Sea salt*
1 medium zucchini, cut into 4 long slices
1 ciabatta, divide into 4 and cut in half
8 slices Gruyere*
* Available at ATI
Mix smoked paprika in the pesto and set aside.  Heat panini grill.  Brush zucchini with olive oil and season with sea salt.  Grill on high heat until blackened on each side.  [...]

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Product Review: Pasta di Casa Mia Ready Meals

Posted in Product Reviews, tagged , , , , , , , on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

We just got in a new product that is great to have in the pantry!  Pasta di Casa Mia is making shelf stable pasta meals that don’t contain any preservatives and can be heated in the microwave, oven or in boiling water.
Perfect for an after school snack, quick office lunch, light dinner, side dish, or [...]

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Recipe: Crab Stuffed Shells w/ Peas & Leeks

Posted in Recipes, Recipes - Mains, tagged , , , on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

2 leeks
9 T butter, unsalted*
1 c peas
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper*
8 oz lump crabmeat, make sure all the shells are gone
6 T flour
2 c milk
1 c heavy cream
1 lemon, juiced
1 lb jumbo pasta shells*
1/2 c bread crumbs*
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c fresh parsley
1 T good EVOO*
* Available at ATI
Cut the leeks long ways and [...]

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