Category

Pickling and Fermentation
Add a burst of sweet and spicy flavor to your salads, tacos, burgers, and more with these pickled jalapeños! The longer they marinate in the fridge, the sweeter and milder they become. INGREDIENTS: 10-12 jalapeños, thinly sliced 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup white distilled vinegar 1 cup filtered water 1/3 cup sugar 1...
Read More
Looking for a delicious way to enjoy your summer cucumber harvest? These Refrigerator Sweet Pickles are quick, easy, and ready to eat within a few hours! Bursting with briny flavor, they’ll quickly become a favorite staple in your fridge. Enjoy these sweet and tangy pickles on sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar! INGREDIENTS: 2...
Read More
Small pickling cucumbers are available now at KT Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market, so this is the ideal time to make pickles. Making a small batch of pickles is a great weekend project that combines creativity with practicality. If you’re new to canning, following this simple guide for your first project will hopefully build...
Read More
If you crave that perfect crunch and vibrant flavor, look no further. By using the low temperature pasteurization method, you’ll preserve the crispness of the cucumbers while ensuring food safety. This gentle heating process, maintained between 180°F and 185°F, effectively kills harmful bacteria without overcooking the cucumbers. The result? Classic, tangy dill pickles that retain...
Read More
Friends rave that these are the best bread and butter pickles they’ve ever had! This recipe makes 8 quarts – but be prepared to give a jar to everyone who tastes them. Buy the freshest cucumbers possible for making pickles. We love using the cucumbers from KT Farms for pickling! For brining, use a large...
Read More
INGREDIENTS: 4 cups green cabbage, sliced thinly 1 large golden beet, grated 2 tablespoons fresh turmeric, grated 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoon mustard seed (yellow or brown) 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt Water (as needed) Large wide-mouth jar, sanitized Fermentation weight that fits inside the wide-mouth jar...
Read More
Enjoy homemade sauerkraut as a delicious and probiotic-rich condiment or side dish! INGREDIENTS: 1 medium-sized head of cabbage (green or red) 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of sea salt or kosher salt (avoid iodized salt or table salt) Optional: Shredded carrots, caraway seeds, garlic, juniper berries, or other spices for flavoring METHOD: Begin by thoroughly washing...
Read More
“We’ve decided to give our recipe to the Universe (and to you), so if you’re seriously addicted to it like we are, you can make it at home. Some batches might be crunchier than others which is just fine — it’s still delicious. And if you do encounter a soft batch now and again, simply...
Read More
If you’re a fan of making ‘quickles’ add this recipe to your lineup! Add them to tacos or quesadillas for a burst of delicious flavor! We like to prep the ingredients first, then make the brine so that it is hot when ready to add it to the jar. INGREDIENTS: 1 sterilized quart Mason jar...
Read More
A variation on a quickle, this uses a hot brine to soften up the carrots a little. I enjoy using lavender in savory dishes and find lavender and fennel go well together. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups vinegar, rice, or white wine 1 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt, crushed 1 teaspoon culinary...
Read More
1 2

Search Recipes

 

Market Highlights

Cookbook Exchange