Spinach-Strawberry Salad

Strawberry season means strawberries go in every meal — and they lend this spinach salad a deliciously sweet note.

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
1 tablespoon minced onion
10 ounces fresh spinach—rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1 quart strawberries—cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

In a bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce or Bragg’s and onion. Cover, and chill for one hour.

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds.

Pour dressing over salad, and toss. Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Posted on May 29, 2014

Vegetarian Lasagna

You can add all sorts of veggies to this lasagna. Let us know your favorite additions!

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 bunches baby turnips, sliced
4 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 12-ounce can crushed or chopped tomatoes
2 8-ounce cans tomato paste
1 12-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon salt, plus additional for boiling noodles
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
12 lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh spinach
1 bunch radishes, sliced
2 cups chickpeas, cooked
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese

Sauté onion, garlic, baby turnips, parsley and basil. Add crushed or chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and all the spices (fennel seeds, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt and pepper). Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside until ready to assemble.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a baking dish and layer 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce. Spread another cup of sauce, then a layer of spinach with a layer of sliced radishes. You can add other fresh veggies (including the turnip tops) to the layers, then spread some of the chickpeas on top. Repeat the layers, then top with cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes. Cool for about 10 minutes. Serves 12.

We thank Karolina’s Kitchen for this recipe.

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Posted on May 26, 2014

Meat Lasagna

Nash’s spinach goes quite well with Nash’s pork sausage for a lovely lasagna.

1 pound Nash’s sweet or hot Italian sausage
3/4 pound Nash’s breakfast sausage
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 12-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 8-ounce cans tomato paste
1 12-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon salt, plus additional for boiling noodles
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
4 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
12 lasagna noodles
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed
3/4 pounds mozzarella cheese

In a skillet cook sausage, onion and garlic till browned. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and water. Season with fennel seeds, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Simmer covered for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain noodles in cold water. Set aside until time to assemble.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. To assemble, spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in bottom of backing dish. Arrange 4 noodles lengthwise over it. Pour 1 cup meat sauce evenly over noodles, then a layer of fresh spinach. Repeat with 4 more noodles, meat sauce and spinach. Top with cheese and cover with foil.

Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serves 12.

We thank Karolina’s Kitchen for this recipe.

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Posted on May 26, 2014

Qorma (Afghan Spinach Dish)

Our first spinach harvest of the season is here! Spotlight these crisp and tender greens in this spinach-centered side dish.

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup green onions (white and green parts), chopped
2 pounds fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons water
1/2 tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

In a large, deep pan heat the oil over medium-high and sauté the onions until tender, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook covered on medium heat, stirring regularly until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Add a few tablespoons of water to pan and remaining ingredients except lemon juice.

Stir thoroughly and cook for 5-10 more minutes until the liquid has decreased, keeping an eye on the pot so it doesn’t dry out. If you’re going for satiny smooth, add more water or stock and continue to cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Otherwise, season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.

Serve as a side or over rice.

We thank Full Circle Farms for this recipe.

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Posted on May 26, 2014

Triticale Berries with Basil Oil and Seasonal Greens Stir Fry

Triticale Berries
Rinse berries well and soak overnight. Drain and simmer in water for 1 hour.

Imagine the aroma in our basil greenhouses — and imagine that same lovely scent in your own kitchen.

Basil Oil
1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup olive oil

Blanch basil in boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat basil dry with paper towels. Transfer to blender, add oil and puree until smooth. Transfer to small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. Can be made up to 3 days ahead. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before using.

Seasonal greens
1 bunch garlic scapes
1 bunch chopped rainbow chard
1 bunch spinach
1 bunch baby dill
1 1/2 pounds fava beans, husked and blanched
2 tablespoons oil
Splash apple cider vinegar or other vinegar

In a medium skillet, saute garlic scapes and 1 cup cooked triticale berries in 2 tablespoons oil. Once berries start to turn golden brown, add fava beans, rainbow chard, baby dill and spinach. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the greens cook down, add a splash of vinegar. Take off stove, plate up, and drizzle with basil oil.

For a more meaty option, serve with Nash’s spicy Italian sausage, made into patties and pan fried. Makes a great sweet and spicy combo!

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Posted on May 20, 2014

Grilled Chicken Winter Salad

Chicken and greens: simple and delicious.

1 large chicken breast
1 tablespoons grape seed oil or cooking oil
Small pinch fresh cut culinary herbs like rosemary, thyme or basil
1 bunch arugula
1 bunch mizuna
1 1/2 savoy or leafy cabbage
1/2 bunch spinach

Vinaigrette Dressing
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon maple syrup
3/4 cup olive oil

Grill chicken in a skillet with salt. Cook until golden brown and well done. Toss in herbs last. Set aside to cool, then slice thinly into small strips.

Prepare greens by chopping them into bite-size pieces and submerging them into a filled sink of cold water. Gently move greens around to wash off any garden dirt. Then spin dry or lay greens on a kitchen towel to dry. Mix all ingredients for the vinaigrette dressing, drizzle on the greens and top with the chicken.

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Posted on May 9, 2014

Quick & Easy Spinach

Spinach isn’t just for salads — it goes great with Parmesan cheese!

Layer these in a baking dish:

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and dried, stems removed
Sliced mushrooms
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced bell peppers
Chopped green onions

Top with crumbled feta cheese.

Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Top with chopped fresh basil. Serve immediately with some of that good artisan bread from Pane d’Amore.

This recipe brought to you by Nash’s Market Manager, Devon Beck.

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Posted on February 12, 2014

Swimming Rama

Farm share members get to look forward to spinach in their farm share boxes this week, in addition to many other goodies.

Chicken Base
1 3/4 to 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1-1/4 lbs), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

Set steamer basket in large skillet; add water to within 1/4 inch of bottom of basket. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Layer about 1/4 of spinach in basket; cover and steam 15 seconds. Quickly turn leaves over with tongs. Cover and steam 15 seconds or until leaves are bright green and barely wilted. Transfer spinach to colander. Repeat with remaining spinach. Lay spinach on serving platter or individual plates.

Bring 6 cups water to a boil in large saucepan over high heat. Add chicken to boiling water; remove saucepan from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Drain chicken; stir into hot Peanut Sauce and pour mixture over spinach. Sprinkle with diced pepper. Garnish, if desired.

Peanut Sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chunky or creamy peanut butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons lime juice

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Add peanut butter, brown sugar, fish sauce, paprika and red pepper; stir until smooth. Slowly stir in coconut milk until well blended. (At this point, sauce may be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.)

Stir sauce constantly over medium heat until bubbling gently. Reduce heat to medium-low. Combine water and cornstarch in small cup; stir into sauce. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in lime juice.

We thank HowStuffWorks.com for this delicious version of swimming rama.

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Posted on September 5, 2013

Strata: Savory Bread Pudding

Nourish, Sequim’s new garden-to-plate restaurant and gathering place, is featuring a series of meals created using items from Nash’s farm share boxes each week. This recipe combines good-for-you greens with sweet onions in a fluffy egg base. Yum!

8 servings

4 cups cubed day-old bread, with crust
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large Walla Walla onions, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped spinach or kale, steamed and squeezed dry
10 large eggs
2 cups grated cheese
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Our spinach rotations are rockin’ and rollin’ in the fields!

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Put the bread on a baking sheet and toast until lightly golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Combine the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions, toss to coat in the butter, season with salt and pepper. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, onions, spinach and other veggies. In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 cups cheese, milk, heavy cream, mustard, 1 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, thyme and nutmeg.

Butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Add the bread cubes to the baking dish, and then pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes and press down to make sure the bread is totally submerged.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata uncovered until the mixture has puffed up slightly, is golden brown on top and doesn’t shimmy with uncooked custard when you shake the pan, about 1 hour. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top during the last 10 minutes of baking. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Posted on August 8, 2013

Beet, Hazlenut and Goat Cheese Salad

If you’re a Nash’s Farm Share member, you’ll find both spinach and beets in your box this week!

Approx. 5 beets (1 bunch), cubed
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Handful chives, chopped
3-4 leaves basil, chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup hazelnuts or walnuts, chopped
1 small bunch baby spinach (approx. 1 cup)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Honey (optional)
Balsamic vinegar (optional)

Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Roast the beets in a roasting pan with melted coconut oil for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with honey and balsamic vinegar if you like.

We thank Primal Bliss for this recipe.

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Posted on August 8, 2013