Pumpkins: Not Just for Halloween
By Heidi Lewis While the glowering Mr. Jack O’ Lantern will certainly do some face melting in the next week or two, inspiring investigation by the budding entomologists in your family, there is plenty...
View ArticleOven Roasted Sugar Pie Pumpkin
INGREDIENTS 1 Sugar Pie Pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon butter 1 tablespoon apple or orange juice 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey Salt and...
View ArticleChick-Peas with Lemony Swiss Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of Swiss chard, stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped 1 can of chick-peas, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 cup of water for 20...
View ArticleWhole Roasted Cauliflower with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Vinaigrette and Arugula
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, green leaves discarded 2 cups loosely packed arugula, rinsed and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1...
View ArticleBeet Soup in Roasted Winter Squash
Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS Roasted squash: 2 carnival, acorn, small pumpkin, or other medium size winter squashes 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Soup: 1 large red onion,...
View ArticleWarm Beets, Red Russian Kale, and Carnival Squash with Dill
Adapted from Bon Appetit INGREDIENTS 3 medium beets 1 Carnival squash 1 bunch of Red Russian Kale, rinsed, de-stemmed and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup thinly...
View ArticleRoasted Rutabagas and Pears
Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS Rutabaga (1 large or 2 small), peeled and cut into large cubes 2 pears, cored and quartered (leave peel intact) 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon...
View ArticleHerbed Beet Salad with Nuts
Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of beets, greens removed 3 tablespoons lightly toasted slivered almonds, toasted pine nuts, or chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2...
View ArticleRoasted Pumpkin Soup
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups pumpkin puree (see Cook’s note) 1/2–3/4 cup onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon–1 tablespoon sugar (optional)...
View ArticlePasta with Pumpkin Sauce
Adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 8 ounces penne or other short pasta 1 cup roasted pumpkin puree 1 cup veggie broth (or reserved pasta water) 1/2 cup half-and-half (regular, fat-free, or...
View ArticleWinter Squash Season!
’Tis the season for delicious winter squash–infused victuals! These versatile gourds, such as pumpkins, kabocha, acorn, and butternut squash, can be used in a whole slew of delicious seasonal recipes,...
View ArticleRoasted Root Veggies with Fresh Herbs
By Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups root vegetables in 1-inch dice (potatoes and sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peels left on; beets and celeriac, scrubbed and peeled) 1 cup onion,...
View ArticleCauliflower Gratin
Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets, steamed for five minutes 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to taste...
View ArticleEasy No-Cook Cranberry-Orange Relish
Recipe adapted from Non-Reactive Pan food blog INGREDIENTS 1 (12-oz) bag fresh cranberries 1 navel orange 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1 small shallot, chopped 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger...
View ArticleRoasted Beet and Persimmon Salad
By Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3–4 medium beets, scrubbed and ends trimmed 1 Fuyu persimmon 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon finely zested orange peel 2 tablespoons white wine...
View ArticleWaiting For Rain
By Jeff Main for Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Waiting for Rain. It’s been a long six months since we felt rain on our faces. The last rain was in April, mid-spring really, and...
View ArticleButternut Squash Curry With Greens
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash (about 1.5 lbs), peeled, halved, seeded & cut into chunks 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, diced 2 cups broth or...
View ArticleMarinated Tokyo Turnips
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of turnips, scrubbed trimmed & sliced in 1/4″ rounds 1/2 cup rice or white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt + more to taste water to...
View ArticleWhat’s in Season: November
EAST Sandy has come and gone, but the impact isn’t over. Our farmers have had flooding, power outages, and damage to infrastructure and houses. Despite the challenges, local farmers are still working...
View ArticleHow do I donate my crate or put a hold on my holiday deliveries?
Please notify us of any order changes within 48 hours of delivery at info@fruitguys.com or 1-877-FRUIT-ME (877-378-4863). No deliveries will be made Thanksgiving Day (Thursday Nov. 22). Instead of...
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