Start the Macerated Bitter Melon the night before you plan to make this dessert. INGREDIENTS: Macerated Bitter Melon: 1 bitter melon, cored and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Cookies: 8 ounces butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2...Read More
This dish originates in Okinawa, where bitter melon is commonly used. This is a variation of what is viewed in Japan as a signature recipe of Okinawa. INGREDIENTS: 1 bitter melon, split lengthwise, seeds and spongy pulp removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grapeseed or other neutral-flavored oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, divided 3...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 12 dinner rolls, 1 day old and broken into large pieces 1/2 cup wild rice, fully cooked and cooled 1 cup pumpkin flesh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, cooked until tender* 2 cups heavy cream 3 extra large eggs 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon EACH fresh thyme, sage, and Italian...Read More
I love to take things from the sweet side of the kitchen and use them as a savory dish and the following recipe is an example. INGREDIENTS: 1 medium-small pumpkin, about 3 pounds, split and seeded 1-2 heads of garlic, broken up into individual cloves* 4 large eggs 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1-2 teaspoons...Read More
Use this sprightly sauce on chicken, seared fish, or pork chops. A perfect way to use any Hachiya persimmons that are super soft. INGREDIENTS: 2 large ripe, soft Hachiya persimmons, peeled, and seeded 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, or as needed 1/2 cup sweet...Read More
Rice gets a nutritional boost of iron thanks to the spinach in this quick dish. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup cilantro leaves ½ jalapeño, seeds removed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1...Read More
This recipe is very similar to glogg, a traditional Scandinavian drink and the perfect way to start a winter party. INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle of medium or full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot 1/2 cup mulling spice blend 1/4 cup sugar 6 crushed cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup blanched...Read More
These scrumptious bars make delightful holiday gifts from your kitchen! INGREDIENTS: First layer: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals Second layer: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or...Read More
One of our former plant vendors, Sarah Machado from Upstarts Organic Seedlings, is also a very fine baker and cook. Sarah shared her favorite pumpkin pie recipe. “This recipe is my twist on Libby’s famous pumpkin pie. The recipe makes two 9-inch pumpkin pies. If you have time, instead of using canned pumpkin, make your...Read More
