Author: Kasha

Zucchini & Onion Pasta “Risotto”

Zucchini & Onion Pasta “Risotto”

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We made pasta with fresh-picked baby zucchini, onion, garlic, and basil… but we cooked it like Risotto!Pasta is an excellent carrier for an abundance of vegetables, and this dish is no exception.I cooked it in the style of risotto, adding liquid gradually and stirring often to create a creamy sauce with the starch from the pasta.Right now, you can find gorgeous baby zucchini and fresh garlic at the farm stand. I also used the very first fresh yellow onion from the farm this year! You can use all kinds of veggies here, and there’s no limit to the quantity either....Read More
Tomato Vinaigrette

Tomato Vinaigrette

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There are two things I need to make an incredible dinner - a stocked pantry and farm-fresh inspiration!This week brought a rainbow of veggies to the farm stand. I used them to create a chopped summer salad with a tomato vinaigrette. I added grilled lemon chicken for protein, plus some crumbled feta and oil-cured olives for salt and tang. Tonight’s cocktail is a fan favorite! LunaGrown Pear Jam “Bee’s Knees”Combine in a cocktail shaker over ice: 2 oz gin, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur, 2-3 t LunaGrown Pear jam. Shake very well, then strain into a...Read More
The FarmGirl’s Mint Lemonade

The FarmGirl’s Mint Lemonade

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Summer cookouts and parties beg for a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage that isn’t soda.Last year, we celebrated Farmer Thomas’s high school graduation. This mint lemonade was my hands-down favorite party drink. We easily polished off a 5-gallon cooler full of it and I had to make more!Use any mint that you like to make the syrup. I prefer spearmint, applemint, or mojito mint when making lemonade. I picked mine from the farm, but you can get yours (and all the ingredients to make this recipe) at your local fresh grocer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kasha Bialas...Read More
Summer Veggie Pasta with Creamy Pesto

Summer Veggie Pasta with Creamy Pesto

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Remember the old slogan “Eat a rainbow”?That’s what we did tonight!Don’t worry so much about using exact amounts of vegetables. In my opinion, it’s better to have more veggies than pasta. The pesto is delicious with the cooked veggies just as a side dish, but for a more substantial meal, we added mezzo rigatoni pasta. Grilled chicken would be terrific with it, too. All in all, this pasta dish came together in about 35 minutes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kasha Bialas (@thefarmgirlcooks)
Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Feta

Grilled Fairy Tale Eggplant with Feta

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This past week has seen an explosion of beautiful veggies at the farm. It’s so easy to put a meal together in a jiffy. My inspiration this week was “cocktails and finger foods”. Put out this platter for guests and they may never leave! Tonight’s cocktail: The Fearless Mimosa!Get a cup of The Fearless Cook’s Blueberry Hibiscus iced tea, then pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Put a few cubes into a pretty glass, then fill with cava, champagne, or other sparkling white wine. Use seltzer or berry kombucha for a non-alcoholic version. View this...Read More
Quick Pantry Pasta with Tomatoes & Herbs

Quick Pantry Pasta with Tomatoes & Herbs

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We all have those days when dinner needs to happen but we have zero time and even less ambition and energy. This pasta dish is made with canned tomatoes, but you may always substitute home-canned, frozen, or fresh. Add some cooked chicken or crispy chickpeas for protein. Adjust it to fit what you’ve got at home and what you like! I might add some shrimp (at the garlic stage), fresh parsley, and Kalamata olives with a bit of feta at the end! The Aficionado CocktailIn a shaker, combine over ice: 1/2 oz honey simple syrup, 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon...Read More
Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

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The Art of Zucchini Fritters with The Farm Girl Tonight I did a multipart vegetarian meal using all homegrown farm-fresh veggies. I love the inspiration at this time of year! Making delectable zucchini fritters can turn this humble vegetable into a culinary delight. These simple, yet flavorful fritters are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or a light main course. With the right technique, ingredients, and a handful of tips and tricks, you can whip up a batch of golden, crispy zucchini fritters that are sure to impress. At their most basic, zucchini fritters...Read More

Panettone stuffed French toast

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          View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kasha Bialas (@thefarmgirlcooks) It was breakfast for dinner tonight! We are using up the panettone (Italian buttery-egg bread studded with dried fruit) and making a decadent New Year’s-worthy brunch entree. Panettone stuffed French toast Custard: beat together with a fork 1 egg and 2T milk (adjust this amount based on the amount of bread you want to use) Panettone, sliced 3/4” thick, sandwiched with orange marmalade and cream cheese Dip in the egg custard, turning...Read More
Grilled Summer Salad Pizza

Grilled Summer Salad Pizza

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Salad Pizza. If I had even suggested such a thing when I was a teen, my parents would have looked at me as though I had two heads. Pizza is crust, sauce, cheese, heat. Now, however, as an adult who appreciates healthier and more colorful adaptations of food classics, I think salad on a pizza sounds divine. Lettuce and cucumber? Not so much. Try spiralized zucchini and tomato with just a hint of cheese. Summer fun (or work, in my particular case) tends to cut into one's meal prep time, even if we rely on easy grilled dishes. Summertime saps...Read More
Grilled Rhubarb Cobbler

Grilled Rhubarb Cobbler

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Every time I pick rhubarb for sale at the farm stand I think about the potentially diet-damaging and oh-so-delicious dishes I can create with the red celery-like stalks. I daydream about the cobblers and crumbles and compotes and jams and all of the wonderful ice creamy goodness! Then the summer temps slap those ideas right out of my head because this summer has been brutally hot. That’s the theme of my life these days and I’m not liking being (ahem) in my mid-forties one bit… especially in July. My hormones haven’t squelched my urge to cook and bake, but they have forced...Read More