Kale-Apple Smoothie

submitted by Margaret Estes Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped kale, thick ribs and steams removed 1 small stalk celery, chopped 1/2 banana 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup ice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions Place the kale, celery, banana, apple juice, ice, and lemon...

Kale and Farro Soup

Adapted from Kale Glorious Kale by Catherine Walthers Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 whole leek, trimmed, cut in half lengthwise, rinsed and sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 8 cups chicken stock 2-3 large carrots (about 2 cups),...

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Adapted from Ina Garten Ingredients 1 lb. French Green Lentils 4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions) 4 cups chopped leeks white part only (2 leeks) 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (3 cloves) ¼ cup Olive Oil plus some for drizzling on top 1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt 1 ½ tsp....

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Adapted from Marcella Hazan. This recipe is a great way to preserve some of your summer tomatoes.  To make ahead and store, complete steps 1-4 then freeze. To use, defrost cooked tomatoes and complete steps 5-7.   Ingredients 2 lbs. plum Tomatoes 1/2 cup olive...

Fresh Tomato Sauce 2

Adapted from Machella Hazan Here’s another sauce option for preserving the summer bounty of tomatoes. To preserve this sauce cook the tomatoes with carrots celery and onion and freeze. When ready to use, defrost, purees, heat, and adjust seasonings.   ...