White Bean, Sausage, and Collard Greens Soup

The flavor of the hot Italian sausage that they make at Sutter Meats in Northampton, MA is really what makes me crave this soup.

Fish Chowder

Perfect for a cold New England day. Made with corn since I had some in the freezer left from our summer farm share, but the original recipe without corn would be just as tasty.

Shrimp Creole

This thick, rich, flavorful, spicy stew is traditionally served over steamed white rice, but would be delicious served over brown rice or other whole grains, like quinoa.

Bolognese

If possible, make 12-48 hours ahead of time so the sauce can sit and let flavors meld.

Suet Cakes for Chickens

Hearty snacks for backyard chickens during the cold months.

Lemon, Herb, and Parmesan Baked Salmon

Super easy, fast, and flavorful way to prep salmon. If you leave the skin on the bottom of salmon filet it will crisp to perfection.

Bagels

Dick’s go-to bagel recipe for when we’re craving bagel and lox brunch.

Sourdough Stuffing

I love the flavor meld of the sourdough, sausage, and mushrooms, however, this could easily be made vegetarian by removing/replacing the sausage and using mushroom or vegetable stock instead.

Beef Stroganoff

Creamy comfort food for when we get stew beef from our meat CSA.

Salmon Burgers with Spicy Hoisin Mayo

Super flavorful fish burgers complemented well by the crunchy quick pickles and sassy mayo.

Baked Feta with Halibut, Broccolini, Tomatoes, and Lemon on Farro with Dill

I added a 6oz halibut filet to the center of this beautiful NY Times recipe and cooked some farro with dill to accompany it.

Crab and Halibut Bisque

Rich. Thick. Creamy. Flavorful. Decadent. Delicious.

Shellfish Stock

The perfect base for making a decadent seafood bisque.

Basic Tomato Soup

This is my go-to when craving comfort food on a cold and rainy day. Even better if there’s a grilled cheese or tuna sando to go with.

Sourdough Croutons

Crusty, buttery, garlicky deliciousness. Perfect in a caesar salad or tomato soup.

Basic Chocolate Cupcakes

Easy. Delicious. Perfect to satisfy any chocolate craving.

Roasted Cauliflower with Sage and Pecans

I took the same basic method as my fave curry roasted cauliflower recipe and twisted the flavor profile with slightly different ingredients.

Hakurei, Fennel, and Spring Onion Salad

Hakurei turnip, fennel, and spring onion are all in abundance this time of year in New England, and coming to us frequently in the farm share. This is a super quick, easy, refreshing, and crunchy side dish to add to any meal. It was such a perfect complement to our grilled salmon the other evening, and the leftovers made for a great snack the next day.

Everything Bagel Seasoning

When Dick makes bagels, this is what we top them with. Then we break out the lox, cream cheese, red onion, capers…

French Lentil Salad with Ramp Vinaigrette

Wild ramps are in season here in New England and I’ve been enjoying their lovely flavor in a number of different dishes. Last year I made the French lentil salad from The Splendid Table and it was an instant favorite on our Thanksgiving table. This week I decided to adjust the recipe a bit based on what I had available at home, including some fresh ramps, and I love it even more!

Ginger Garlic Five Spice Spare Ribs

Ingredients 1 rack of pork spare ribs, ~1lb 1/3 teaspoon five spice powder juice from half a lime 2 tablespoons […]

Basic Sourdough Boule

We don’t have bread in the house often, but when we have a hankering for it, this is my go-to for making a nice round crusty loaf of sourdough.

Blended Butternut

Smooth, creamy, farm-fresh comfort food. A perfect side to any fall or winter dish.

Creamy Cauliflower Leek Soup

Cauliflower and leeks are two of my fave vegetables. Make em creamy with some additional flavors and I’m happy.

Buttery Rosemary Sourdough Buns

These delicious, herbal, buttery buns were a hit at Thanksgiving this year.

Ginger Turmeric Applesauce

It’s that time of year… We recently went apple picking at QuonQuont Farm. Then I picked up some fresh baby ginger and turmeric from the Hampshire College Farm. What better way to meld these beautiful flavors than to cook up a sauce for any occasion.

Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Decadent, chocolatey, chewy, crunchy, flourless gluten-free cookies.

Autumn Arugula Salad with Sprouted Beans and Lentils

A hearty salad with a perfect blend of autumn flavors. Spicy arugula, earthy lentils and beans, sweet apples, salty feta, nutty pecans, and a red onion bite, highlighted by a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This is an absolute favorite.

Dr. John’s Chili

This is JB’s recipe from the Gourmet Nutrition cook book. We make it on the regular to have on hand in the fridge or freezer for an easy and nutritional meal option when we don’t feel like cooking or need something fast.

Butternut Squash Red Curry

Rich, creamy, delicious comfort food. Can be made vegetarian/vegan if you use vegetable stock and omit the fish sauce.

Cinnamon Star Bread

A slightly adapted King Arthur recipe. So gorgeous and delicious! Adding the clementine/orange zest is a must in my opinion.

Thai Basil Gin Fizz

I bet this would be delicious with a bit of Thai basil muddled into the lime juice and bitters, but I didn’t have any on hand to try it. The flavor from the bitters alone is pretty awesome.

Braised Chicken and Leeks with Greens

Succulent chicken breast. Leeks turned into creamy comfort food with a little parm and a quick broil. Served atop fresh baby greens. So good.

Cherry Gin Fizz

I featured this cocktail at a recent holiday party and it went over really well, even amongst folks who typically don’t love gin. I garnished some of those with rosemary, some with thyme, and some with just the lime.

Dark Chocolate Ginger Tart with Cardamom Shortbread Crust and Creme Fraiche

Rich dark chocolate infused with fresh ginger. Buttery, crumbly shortbread with a hint of cardamom. Tangy creme fraiche infused with cardamom pods.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

The most divine dessert for a chocolate peanut butter combo lover.

Chocolate Malted Ice Cream

Strawberry Lemon Curd Tart with Cardamom Almond Crust

Fresh berries picked from Red Fire Farm were the star of this beautiful and divine dessert. Whipped cream with vanilla, cardamom, and lemon zest to top it off.

Maple Chive Parsnip Cakes

A little sweet for my tastes, hence the reasoning behind only 1 teaspoon of maple syrup, but if you dig the sweet stuff feel free to add more like a tablespoon or two of syrup. I served these with Sriracha and it was the perfect complement.

Sausage Stuffed Butternut with a Side of Kale

Butternut, kale, shallots, and herbs from Red Fire Farm. Sweet Italian sausage from Hettie Belle Farm. Mozzarella from Maplebrook Farm (via Red Fire CSA). A super easy, delicious, savory dish straight from our local farms. <3

Red Curry Coconut Shrimp and Chicken

Creamy, rich, colorful comfort food without making you feel bogged down after eating it.

Salted Caramel Bundt Cake

Next time I make this I’ll probably drizzle some chocolate ganache and sea salt flakes over the top.

Ridiculously Rich Potato Soup

Keeping on the soup trend, this savory potato concoction is super thick n creamy. Inspired by cold, rainy weather; an abundance of potatoes, onions, herbs, and bacon from CSA shares; and some freshly made chicken and turkey stock from Thanksgiving birds.

French Onion Soup

Soup season is still in effect. Hearty, rich, and flavorful; the perfect combo of caramelized onion sweetness, salty cheese, and a buttery base.

Roasted Heirloom Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup

Inspired by a friend’s post on Facebook, a recipe found online, and an abundance of heirloom tomatoes, onions, and garlic in my Red Fire Farm CSA share.

Two Tone Tavern Tipple

The most popular summer porch drink at the Two Tone Tavern in 2015 has been this simple, refreshing gin cocktail. Good thing we have farty water on tap and fresh mint growing here!

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

A spicy side dish that goes with just about anything. If there’s any left over have it for breakfast topped with a poached egg!

Strawberry Ice Cream

Go strawberry picking. Puree strawberries and add them to simple vanilla ice cream.

Zesty Lemon Ice Cream

Rich and creamy with a zesty, burst-in-your-mouth lemon flavor! Mamocita Ryder served this with a blueberry compote and it was a wicked crowd pleaser.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Plain. Simple. Delicious.

Chili Garlic Chicken and Bok Choy with Coconut Mango Rice

The sweetness of the mango coconut rice tames the strong flavor and spice from the chili garlic sauce.

Asparagus and Roasted Red Pepper Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust

I served this for dinner with sauteed kale and onions and little potato pancakes that I threw together from last night’s mashed potato leftovers.

Cardamom Ice Cream

Made with milk and cream from Mapleline Farm and eggs from Hampshire College Farm.

Blueberry Balsamic Chicken with Wilted Spinach and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Inspired by all the tasty goodies from our Red Fire Farm winter CSA share, especially the plump and juicy blueberries.

Braised Lamb Shoulder Chops

The ideal, hearty recipe for the lamb chops we got in our meat CSA share this month. Served over mashed potatoes, these chops were savory, full of flavor, and satisfying.

Barbacoa Beef

Succulent braised and shredded beef perfect for tacos, enchiladas, salads, or even just to dig into with a fork. Very similar to my favorite carnitas recipe, but with beef instead of pork and some slightly different seasoning.