Triticale and Squash Risotto

Which squash is your favorite in triticale risotto? Let us know in the comments below!

2 cups triticale berries, soaked for at least 8 hours and drained thoroughly
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 medium butternut, acorn or delicata squash, peeled, seeded and diced
2 x 14-1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 pound winter greens (kale, chard, collards), trimmed and leaves chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover triticale with fresh water and boil for 20 minutes. Drizzle melted butter over squash on a jelly roll pan; toss. Bake 25-35 minutes or until tender and browned. Bring broth and water to a simmer in a saucepan. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot; add onions and cook 4-6 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add wine and cook 1 minute more. Stir in drained triticale and cook until wine is absorbed. Reduce heat to medium and gradually add broth mixture half a cup at a time, stirring, until liquid is absorbed and triticale is tender, 12-17 minutes. Stir in the squash, greens, thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes or until greens are tender. Stir in grated parmesan. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

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Posted on January 30, 2015

Squash Apple Soup

Warm up with this seasonal soup!

1 medium-sized squash, any kind
1 large onion
4-6 large apples
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 quarts chicken stock, divided
Salt and pepper to taste

Bake squash until soft. Chop onion and apples until you have a good onion-to-apple ratio. Heat a large soup pot on medium, melt butter and saute the onions/apples, plus rosemary until soft.

Blend squash and about 1 cup chicken stock until smooth. Blend the onions and apples with about 2 cups chicken stock until smooth. Combine and add about a quart more of chicken stock, and salt and pepper to taste.

Options: Add fennel, sage or ginger. The rosemary is a MUST.

We thank farm-friend Ellen Russell for this simple but fabulous recipe.

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Posted on December 5, 2014

Pumpkin Butter

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything — including pumpkin butter on your morning toast!

4 1/2 cups pumpkin or winter squash puree
1 1/4 cups honey
1/2 cup apple cider
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook 45 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Let cool and store in the fridge. Great on toast, in oatmeal, on sandwiches, and anything else that tickles your fancy!

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Posted on November 25, 2014

Pumpkin-Apple Soup with Camp Fire Cheese

Smoked cheese plus an autumnal soup makes for warm fuzzies on a cool day.

4 pounds pie pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks
4 large sweet-tart apples, such as empire, cameo or braeburn, unpeeled, cored and cut into eighths
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped, fresh sage
6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted (optional)

Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss pumpkin (or squash), apples, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large-rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, for 30 minutes. Stir in sage and continue roasting until very tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Transfer about one-third of the pumpkin (or squash) and apples to a blender along with 2 cups broth. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven and repeat for two more batches. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and heat through over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent splattering, for about 6 minutes. Serve each
portion topped with hazelnuts and a generous amount of shredded Camp Fire cheese
from Mount Townsend Creamery.

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Posted on November 25, 2014

Whole Grain Pumpkin Pie

These pumpkins are now ripe, cured, and ready to entertain your tastebuds!

Makes two pies.

Step 1: Select pumpkin or winter squash and wash, cut in half and remove seeds. Bake in oven at 350 for 45-90 minutes until soft. Let cool.

Step 2: Scoop out the cooked pumpkin, and drain if too watery.

Step 3: Make the pie crusts. You’ll need:

2 cups Nash’s soft white wheat flour
2 sticks butter, sliced and frozen
Pinch of salt (optional)
3-5 tablespoons ice-cold water

In food processor add flour, salt and butter and pulse until mixed. Add 1 tablespoon ice-cold water at a time until a ball forms. Take care not to let the dough get too wet or to overwork it. Separate dough into 2 balls and cover and refrigerate until ready to roll out crust. If you don’t own a food processor, no worries. You can do the crust by hand with a pastry cutter or fork.

Roll dough ball out on a floured surface to fit your pan, about a 12″ circle for a 9″ pie pan. Place rolled dough over a buttered pie dish and press in, crimp or flute edge.

Step 6: Make the filling. You’ll need:

1 cup sugar (1 1/4 cup honey may be substituted)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
(or 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice instead of above spices)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cups cooked pumpkin or winter squash
12 ounces liquid, such as local Dungeness Valley Creamery milk, canned evaporated milk, or milk substitutes such as coconut milk or almond milk

Mix all filling ingredients well in hand mixer or blender.

Step 7: Fill the crust. You may choose to parbake the crusts for 3 minutes before filling. Pour filling into crust from 1/4 to 1/2 inch from the top. Bake at 425 F for the first 15 minutes then turn down to 350 F and bake another 45 to 60 minutes, until a blunt knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Let cool and enjoy! Ideas for excess filling: make french toast, muffins, or bake without a crust. You may choose to save the pumpkin seeds for planting next year or to roast in the oven for a snack.

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Posted on November 25, 2014

Winter Squash Muffins

Makes 20 small muffins

Steam these squash for autumnal muffins.

3 eggs
1 cup honey
1 cup veggie oil
2 cups steamed squash
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Beat the eggs until light and foamy. Add the honey, oil, squash and vanilla, and mix lightly but well. Combine the flour, salt, soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add to the egg/squash mixture and stir until well blended. Add nuts and raisins. Pour into greased or lined muffin tins. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes. They will stay fresh for 4 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

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Posted on February 28, 2014

Breakfast Menu: Super Protein Breakfast Smoothie and Hardy Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast cookies in real life! Photo courtesy of Andrea.

Super Protein Breakfast Smoothie
Makes 3 large cups

1/4 cup ground pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup cooked quinoa grain or cooked barley
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
2 cups coconut milk or other milk

In a blender, mix thoroughly in order as written. Sip slowly and enjoy!

Hardy Breakfast Cookies
1 cup butter
1 cup steamed mashed squash
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup freshly ground Nash’s wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups freshly rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 large dollop nut butter
1/2 cup grated coconut flakes
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Maple syrup drizzled in last so dough is not too thick

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream butter and all other wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients, then thoroughly incorporate all until well mixed. Spoon generously on to a cookie sheet and bake for almost 10 minutes or until puffed up and golden brown.

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Posted on February 20, 2014

Sweet Potato/Squash & Lacinato Kale

1 large sweet potato OR 1 small winter squash
1 bunch lacinato kale
2 cloves garlic
Juice of one-quarter lemon
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive, peanut or organic canola oil

Peel the sweet potato/squash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cook in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just brown on all sides and soft. While they are cooking, wash kale, remove the ribs, and cut the leaves into thin ribbons. Mince or press the garlic and set aside. Once the potato/squash is fully cooked, add the cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper and then set aside.

Heat remaining oil in the pan and saute garlic and chili flakes for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Add kale to the pan and stir often until it’s cooked down significantly and is tender. Season the greens with salt and pepper to taste. Combine the potato/squash, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice with the greens, stir and serve.

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Posted on October 22, 2013