Category Archives: Recipes

35th Anniversary Gala! April 28th 2012

Can’t make it in person you can still support Sixth Street Community Center by making a donation! Check out some of our Silent Auction Items and Event Sponsors! The Omega Institute is the nation’s most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. It is a place where people from all walks of life come for [...]

Simple Roasted Zucchini (Serves 4)

By Ed Backes There’s been a mother lode of zucchini recently and we need a few ways to deal with it. These two side dishes are delicious ways to serve a bounty of zucchini. And now that the weather has eased up a bit, we can head back to the oven and try one of [...]

Caesar Salad for Two

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Romaine Lettuce, chopped 1/2 cup left over baguette bread, cubed 1 clove of garlic, roughly chopped 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup freshly ground Parmesan Cheese 3 anchovy fillets 1 tbsp. Dijon Mustard 2 tsp. of Sea Salt Fresh ground pepper 3 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Instructions: Pre-heat broiler. Thoroughly [...]

Garlic Scape Pesto

Ingredients: 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped (discard the tips, which tend to be woody) 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/3 cup slivered almonds About 1/2 cup olive oil Sea salt Instructions: Put the scapes, Parmesan, almonds and half the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. While blending, pour in the remaining oil. [...]

Jamaican Steamed Callaloo

Ingredients: 4 cups of firmly packed chopped callaloo 1/8 to 1/4 cup water 1 medium-sized onion, chopped 1 medium-sized well ripened tomato, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1/3 skin of a scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leave 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 table spoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine [...]

Strawberry Summer Cake from Smitten Kitchen

Ingredients: -6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for pan -1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour -1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder -1/2 teaspoon table salt -1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar -1 large egg -1/2 cup milk -1 tsp vanilla extract -1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a [...]

Vegetable Tacos

By Francesca Capone Ingredients: – Olive oil – Sweet potatoes – Zucchinis – Squash – Chopped Garlic – Chopped Onions – Chopped Cilantro – Cayenne Pepper – Tumeric – Maple Syrup – Soft tortillas – Chopped red onions as a garnish – Goat Cheese or Plain Greek Yogurt as a garnish – Salsa Intstructions: 1. [...]

Herbs in Your Cocktails!

from CSA Members Sarah Pollock & Matt Frazier It’s not just mint anymore – many new artisan cocktails are calling for more adventurous herbs. Mint has been seen around the bar since the Julep of the 19th Century. But lately, rosemary and lemongrass have turned up in syrup form in a few novel iced drinks. [...]

RECIPE: Kale Chips

submitted by CSA Member Sharon Gleiberman Break kale into small pieces Spread 1tbs ghee or butter on metal cookie sheet Bake on 375 for 10 minutes Quick, easy and delicious!

RECIPE: Cilantro or Arugula Pesto

submitted by CSA Member, Tina Ye Ingredients: • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup cilantro OR arugula, chopped • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup grated parmesan • 1/4 cup walnuts • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar Directions: Blend everything in a food processor or blender. Use as a condiment for grilled [...]