Tag: cherry tomatoes

  • CSA 2026 WEEK 28

    From Our Farm

    Basil, Thai

    Eggplant, Japanese

    Peppers, Jalapeno – Tricolor Mix

    From Our Partners

    Beets – Clem’s Organic Garden

    Corn, Sweet – Watsonia

    Kale, Lacinato – Tendwell Farm

    Romaine – Tendwell Farm

    Squash, Zucchini – Watsonia

    Tomato, Cherry – Watsonia

    Try out this great recipe we found around the web that feature items from your CSA share:

    Spicy Thai Basil Eggplant

    Ingredients

    2 tbsp neutral oil, like avocado or grape seed (30 mL)
    2 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise, then cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 6 cups/420 g)
    1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (approx. 140 g/1.5 cups)
    1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced (approx. 140 g/1.5 cups)
    1 onion, thinly sliced (approx. 155 g/1.5 cups)
    4 garlic cloves, minced or grated (heaping 1 tbsp/20 g)
    1- inch ginger, peeled then grated (1 tbsp/20g)
    1-2 red Thai chili, seeds removed, if desired, thinly sliced
    1 bunch Thai basil, torn (15 g, about 1 cup torn)
    3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, 45 mL
    1 tbsp dark soy sauce, or soy sauce/tamari, 15 mL
    3 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce, 54 g
    1 tbsp rice vinegar, 15 mL
    1 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar, 20 g
    ¼ cup cold water, 60 mL
    2 tsp cornstarch

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce (or additional soy sauce), vegetarian oyster sauce, rice vinegar and maple syrup until combined. In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water. Set both aside.
    2. Cook the Eggplant: Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the eggplant and toss to coat in the oil. Spread the pieces evenly around the pan in one layer. Sprinkle a little water over the eggplant, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip the pieces and sprinkle with a little more water, cover and cook another 2 minutes. Remove the lid and stir fry until the eggplant is golden brown. It should be tender but still holding its shape. Remove the eggplant from the pan and set aside.
    3. Stir Fry Peppers & Onions: Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add onions and peppers. Cook for 5-6 min, stirring often, until tender-crisp.
    4. Add Aromatics: Add garlic, ginger and Thai chili. Cook for 1 min, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
    5. Add Sauce: To the pan, add the sauce and cornstarch slurry, making sure to re-mix the slurry as the cornstarch will have settled to the bottom.
    6. Add Eggplant and Thai Basil: Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium. Add eggplant to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes stirring often, until slightly reduced, saucy and eggplant absorbs some of the sauce. Turn off the heat and stir in the Thai basil.

    Recipe adapted from: https://runningonrealfood.com/thai-basil-eggplant/

    Find more of our Recipes, CSA and original, here!

  • CSA 2026 WINTER WEEK 4

    From Our Farm

    Arugula

    Collards – Frog Song Organics or Blackwater Farms

    Lettuce, Cherokee

    Radishes, Daikon

    Spinach

    Sweet Potatoes, Murasaki

    From Our Partner Growers

    Cabbage, Napa – Blackwater Farms

    Citrus, Tangerine ‘Sugar Belle’ – The Family Garden

    Tomatoes, Cherry Mix – Little Pond Farm

    Try out these great recipes we found around the web that feature items from your share:

    Hearty Root Veggie Salad

    Ingredients:

    Sweet potato

    Carrots

    Radishes

    Fennel bulb

    Red cabbage

    Baby arugula

    Toasted pumpkin seeds

    Fresh parsley

    Fresh lemons

    Extra virgin olive oil – use the best quality possible

    Instructions:

    1. Roast the peeled and diced sweet potato until tender. Let cool before adding to the rest of the ingredients.
    2. While the sweet potato is roasting, prepare the other vegetables. Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to thinly slice the fennel and cabbage. Use a grater for the carrots and radishes. Add all the vegetables, cooled sweet potato, arugula and parsley to a large bowl.
    3. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to combine everything well. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice as needed. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds or any toasted seeds or nuts you like.

    Recipe adapted from: https://mypocketkitchen.com/easy-fall-salad/

  • CSA 2023 FALL WEEK 11

    Bok Choy

    Baby Carrots

    Daikon Radishes

    Grapefruit

    Baby Lettuce Mix

    Shishito Peppers

    Sweet Potatoes

    Turmeric

    Cherry Tomatoes (Meacham Urban Farm)

     

    THIS WEEK’S RECIPES

    SWEET POTATO BOWL with CARNE ASADA

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
    • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
    • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
    • ½ teaspoon coriander
    • ¼ – ½ teaspoon chipotle powder (depending on desired level of spiciness)
    • 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
    • Avocado or olive oil
    • Salt & Pepper
    • Zest and juice of 1 lime
    • 8 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
    • 2 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into semi-circles or large dice
    • 12 shishito peppers, washed and dried
    • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halves
    • 1 cup black beans
    • 1 avocado, sliced
    • Cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, as garnish

    Chipotle Garlic Sauce Ingredients:

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
    • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers (depending on desired level of spiciness)
    • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers (more or less depending on desired level of spiciness)
    • Lime juice from ½ lime
    • Zest from ½ lime
    • Salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Begin by gathering and prepping all of your sweet potato bowl ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.
    2. To a ramekin or small dish, add the smoked paprika, cumin, granulated garlic and onion, coriander and chipotle powder, and mix with a fork to combine. Reserve 1 teaspoon of this spice mix and set it aside to season the sweet potatoes with.
    3. Add the skirt steak to a large bowl or glass dish, and sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over the meat, and drizzle in about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the avocado oil, a generous couple of sprinkles of salt and pepper, the zest and juice of 1 lime, plus the pressed garlic, and rub this seasoning into the meat to coat it well. Set the steal aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
    4. Preheat your oven to 400°, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
    5. Next, add your sliced or diced sweet potatoes to a large bowl, and drizzle in about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the avocado oil, and sprinkle in the reserved 1 teaspoon of seasoning mix. Add in a couple of good pinches of salt and pepper as well, as toss the sweet potatoes in the seasoning to coat.
    6. Turn the seasoned sweet potatoes out onto your prepared baking sheet in a single layer, and roast for 25 to 35 minutes, until easily pierced with a paring knife or fork.
    7. While the sweet potatoes roast, gather and prep your chipotle garlic sauce ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.
    8. To prep the sauce, add all ingredients to a bowl, and mix together with a whisk or spoon until completely combined and blended. Keep the sauce cold in the fridge (you can place it into a squeeze bottle, if you’d like).
    9. Next, place a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat, and drizzle in about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the oil. Once very hot, add in the shishito peppers in a single layer (work in batches, if necessary), and allow them to char/blister on that first side for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the peppers to allow them to blister on the second side for another couple of minutes, then remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
    10. Into the same skillet or grill pan, add the halved grape tomatoes, and allow those to char and soften slightly for roughly 1 to 1 /2 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and spoon into a dish to hold.
    11. To grill the skirt steak, add the skirt steak to the grill pan or cast iron skillet and sear for about 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through to your liking. Set the carne asada aside and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice or cut into small cubes.
    12. To assemble the sweet potato bowls, add some of the roasted sweet potatoes to a shallow bowl, and top with some of the carne asada. Add three blistered shishito peppers, a spoonful of the charred tomatoes, a couple of spoonfuls of the black beans and some avocado slices, and drizzle over some of the chipotle garlic sauce.
    13. Garnish with Cotija cheese, cilantro and lime wedges, and enjoy.

    Recipe from The Cozy Apron

    ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND SHISHITO PEPPER HASH 

    INGREDIENTS

    • 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
    • 1 onion, cubed
    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 8 shishito peppers, sliced into rounds
    • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into thin rounds
    • ¼ cup soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • ½ cup queso fresco or feta, crumbled (optional)
    • ¼ cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
    • Lemon or lime wedges (optional) lime

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  Grease a rimmed baking sheet, roasting pan or oven-safe skillet with olive oil.
    2. Place the sweet potatoes and onions on the baking sheet. Drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle with the cumin and black pepper. Roast until lightly browned, about 5-8 minutes.
    3. Turn them over, add the shishito peppers and jalapeños and drizzle over more of the olive oil, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Cover with foil or a lid and roast until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10-15 more minutes.
    4. Spoon into serving dishes, pour over some of the juice from the roasting pan and sprinkle queso fresco and chopped cilantro over the top. Squeeze some lemon or lime over and serve.

    Recipe from Farm Fresh To You

    ANCIENT GOLDEN MILK- TURMERIC

    Soothing and immune boosting-Ancient Golden Milk

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 teaspoon diced up tumeric (use a ginger grater if you have one)
    • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
    • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (1/4 tsp is a good place to start)
    • 1 cup milk of your choice
    • 1 teaspoon of honey (or agave)
    • Ground cinnamon, cardamom pods are optional.

    Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan, warm over low heat stirring continuously until it steams. Remove from heat and strain with a mesh strainer (you do not need to strain it but I liked the creamy smooth texture without the bits of turmeric and black pepper). Sprinkle a little cinnamon or garnish with a cinnamon stick. Sit back, relax and let the turmeric work its superpowers.

  • CSA 2023 Fall Week 5

    Here’s what’s inside your week 5 CSA share!

    Collard Greens

    Carrot COG

    Nonconformer Cucumbers

    Moringa

    Shishito Peppers

    Fuyu Persimmons

    Purple and White Potatoes

    Watermelon Radishes

    Grape Tomatoes

    We’re knee deep into our fall season with a rainbow of colors, flavors, and nutrition packed into this week’s share. Possibly the most beautiful hue in your box is hidden inside your watermelon radishes. We share a salsa recipe below for those who are ready to gobble them up now. Another option we highly recommend is quick pickling using a simple brine of white or cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. What’s awesome about pickling these guys is that they mellow out with age so there’s less spice packed into each crunch. What doesn’t mellow out if the color – your brine will become a gorgeous pink, and the pickles will add a splash of color to your salads, grilled salmon, or veggie burgers. Fun fact for all those gardeners out there: Watermelon radishes contain a compound called isothiocyanate, which is a natural pest repellent. This means that the radish naturally helps keep away weeds and pests!

    In last week’s share we tucked a half dozen eggs and a bulb of galangal into your box. If you have any leftover, the carrot cookie recipe is calling your name! Enjoy this comforting taste of fall.

    Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Radish Salsa
    Ingredients:

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
    • 1 pound chicken breasts
    • ½ cup finely diced cucumber
    • ½ cup finely diced radishes
    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
    • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

    Instructions:
    Preheat grill to medium-high.

    Combine 1 tablespoon oil, coriander and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush on chicken.

    Grill the chicken, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes total.

    Meanwhile, combine cucumber, radishes, mint and vinegar in a medium bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the chicken.

    Moringa Smoothie
    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1/2 cup fresh moringa leaves, or 1 tablespoon moringa powder
    • 1 frozen banana or pineapple, chopped

    Instructions:
    Add almond milk, moringa, and frozen banana or pineapple to a high-speed blender.

    Process until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

    Carrot Cookies
    Ingredients:

    • 1 ½ cup old-fashioned oats
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated galangal
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • ½ cup chopped nuts if desired
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions:
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt plus 1 ½ cup oats,1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder,½ teaspoon baking soda,½ teaspoon ground cinnamon,¼ teaspoon nutmeg,¼ teaspoon ground ginger,⅛ teaspoon ground cloves,½ teaspoon salt.

    In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cooled butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add egg and vanilla and whisk well. Add carrots and nuts and stir in.

    ½ cup unsalted butter,¼ cup granulated sugar,½ cup packed brown sugar,1 large egg,1 cup shredded carrots,½ teaspoon vanilla,½ cup chopped nuts

    Combine wet ingredients with ddry ingredients and stir until well incorporated.

    Cover bowl with cookie dough and chill for at least 2 hours.

    Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Scoop cookie dough with 1 ½ tablespoon size cookie scoop. Place 2″ apart on sheet.

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

  • CSA 2023 Fall Week 1

    This week’s share includes:

    Nonconformer Cucumbers

    Fennel (NSOF)

    Curly or Lacinato Kale

    Sweet Habanero Peppers

    Fuyu Persimmons

    Watermelon Radishes (COG)

    Roselle

    Purple and White Potato Mix

    Cherry Tomatoes (WAT)

    Welcome to your fall share! Week one brings us a diverse mix of fruits and veggies, including our first fennel of the season from partner New Sprout Organic Farms up in Appalachia. We’ve just made our final trip of the year to North Carolina. Now that the extreme heat of summer is behind us, we’ll have more variety to offer from our own farm.

    The arrival of fall brings us great news on the personnel front too! We’re happy to report the safe arrival of our seasonal guest worker crew. Each year they come from Mexico to plant, maintain, and harvest crops during our peak growing season of October-June. This highly skilled team is authorized to work on the H2A visa which is especially for agricultural work. This program requires a lot of paperwork, expense and hassle, but every year it has been worth the effort to host these reliable, hardworking, and high quality folks who do amazing work to grow organic food for our community. Bienvendios!

    We hope you enjoy this week’s recipes, all inspired by your share. We love seeing our own kitchen magic! Please tag us on IG @frogsongcsa and show us how you’re loving our tasty, fresh fruits and veggies!

    Fennel/Potato Au Gratin – adapted from oliveandmango.com

    Ingredients:

    • 1-2 large bulbs fennel, stalks removed, halved lengthwise, and cut into ½ wedges
    • 3-4 medium sized potatoes, thinly sliced (white, purple, or red)
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
    • ½-1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 1½ cups finely grated Parmesan, divided
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
    • ¼ cup bread crumbs

    Instructions:

    • Heat oven to 425°F. Place fennel and potatoes in a medium size 3-qt casserole dish, sprinkle rosemary, garlic, chili flakes, salt and pepper to taste and 1 cup of the Parmesan. Pour cream and toss everything to combine. Dot with butter. Cover dish with foil; bake for 60 minutes.
    • Uncover baking dish; combine remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs and sprinkle over top and until golden and bubbling and fennel is tender about 20-30 more minutes. Allow to cool a few minutes then serve and enjoy. Garnish with rosemary and, if desired, the snipped reserved fennel fronds.

    Quick Pickled Watermelon Radishes

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 cup rice vinegar (120ml)
    • 1/2 cup water (120ml)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13g)
    • 1-quart watermelon radishes, peeled and sliced thinly crosswise

    Instructions:

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar until sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
    • Add the radishes and toss to coat.
    • Lay a clean paper towel on the surface to keep the radishes submerged. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes before serving.
    • Pickled radishes can be packed into a jar with their brine and refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

    Habanero-Jalapeno Chili

    Ingredients:

    • ½ pound FSO bacon
    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 green bell pepper, diced
    • 1 yellow onion, diced
    • 6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
    • 6 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
    • 1 pound kidney beans (cooked)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 3 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained
    • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
    • 3 ounces tomato paste
    • 1 ounce chili paste
    • 2 cups water

    Instructions:

    • Place bacon in a large soup pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess grease, leaving enough to coat bottom of pot Remove bacon, drain on paper towels and chop.
    • Brown beef and pork in pot over medium high heat. When meat is browned, stir in the bell pepper, onion, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, crushed tomatoes, whole tomatoes, beer, tomato paste, chile paste and water.
    • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and bacon and continue simmering for another 30 minutes.