I think folks who don’t profess to love collard greens may not be giving them the long, low-and-slow cooking time they deserve. Because truly good collards take a bit of patience. Give ’em an hour in the pot to braise in homemade stock and become oh-so-tender, and you’ll be a collard convert in no time. For […]
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Roasted Garlic Whistles Recipe
Have you heard of garlic whistles, or garlic “scapes”? They’re a delicious, garlicky addition to meals that you can enjoy in spring and early summer, before the year’s main garlic harvest. You can dice them finely and use them in your cooking, or try this amazing, simple recipe for roasting them. Ingredients: 1 bunch of garlic […]
Veggie Dill Dip Recipe
A dip recipe may seem like an odd place to toe the line of food snobbery, but food-snob mode I must enter briefly. Most dill dip recipes out there online are, as Matt would say, total bush league. Many of them are too mayonnaise-y, and, worse yet, some of them only call for about a […]
Cheesy Spring Pasta with Shell Peas, Canadian Bacon and Dill
Have you ever had fresh-from-the-pod shell peas? If you haven’t, you’re in for one of life’s finest culinary treats! They’re the sweetest, most delicious peas you’ll ever try. You can cook the shelled peas lightly and serve them simply with a bit of butter, salt and pepper, or use them to take other dishes to the next […]
Garlicky Radish Leaf with Asparagus, Bacon and Eggs
If you’re looking for a unique springtime breakfast dish with out-of-this-world flavor, look no more. This is bacony, garlicky fresh spring goodness at its finest, and this recipe even allows you to work some healthy greens into a complete breakfast dish. The below recipe is for two servings, but it’s simple to double or triple […]
Quick and Easy Cabbage Soup
Looking for a simple way to prepare your cabbage? This satisfying soup with hearty beans is just the ticket. Ingredients: 2 cups soaked dried beans 1 green cabbage head, chopped 1 small purple cabbage, chopped (optional) 1 large onion, diced 1 or 2 bay leaves Canadian Bacon (chopped), ham chunks or sausage (optional) Marjoram, garlic and […]
Pineapple Kale Smoothie Recipe
This is a favorite recipe at the farm. It’s very tasty, super simple, and when you drink it you feel like you’re adding days to your life! Ingredients: Half a frozen or chilled pineapple (we cut into chunks and freeze in small containers beforehand) 1 big bunch of kale 2 cups water 1/4 cup honey Juice and […]
Matt-Cyn Farms Spicy Bok Choy Stir-Fry
Boy choy is one of our favorite greens (both to grow and to eat!), and this delicious stir-fry incorporates plenty of garlic and spice. This recipes is super easy to whip up. Try serving it as a side dish, or as a bed of greens under grilled meat or tofu. Ingredients: 1 large head of bok […]
Easy Kimchi Recipe
Kimchi (also spelled “kimchee”) is a traditional Korean dish of fermented vegetables. It makes a flavorful and healthful snack or side dish. You can use many types of veggies, but this easy kimchi recipes features Napa cabbage and daikon radishes. Use a hotter red pepper if you really want to spice up this dish. Ingredients: 2 […]
Simple Napa Cabbage Salad Recipe
Large heads of slightly crisp, sweet Napa cabbage can be used in all kinds of recipes, from stir-fry and soup to kimchi and slaw. This simple Napa cabbage salad has the added crunch of toasted almonds. Ingredients: 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 1 to 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 to 2 tablespoons rice […]