Garlic and onions and shallots, oh my!

It’s finally allium season and we’re sooo incredibly happy about it. Allium is a large genus of fragrant, nutritious, bulbous herbs in the lily family that includes hundreds of species, such as onions, garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives (1). This genus offers a wide range of fragrant and nutritious little beauties with a variety of uses, such as culinary, …

Carrots Vichy

Serves 4, prep time 30min Vichy is a spa in eastern France famous for its curative waters. Vichy’s mineral water is bottled and sold all over. Vichy water has a strong mineral taste that gives the original version of this recipe an interesting subtle flavor. Fortunately this recipe is incredible without it! Ingredients1 bunch heirloom carrots, greens removedVichy or regular …

Zero Waste Chicken Lamb Carrot Broth

Serves 8, Prep time 24hrs IngredientsTea2 tbs whole black peppercorn2 tbs dried or 3 fresh sprigs lavender 2 tbs dried or 3 fresh sprigs thyme1 ½ tbs dried or 1 fresh sprigs rosemary2 c water BrothChicken bones, carcass and/or cartilage from 2 whole chickens8 oz lamb bones, the chicken to lamb bone ratio should be about 5:18-10 carrots, roughly chopped …

Panzanella Salad

Serves 2, prep time 45min Ingredients1½ c (2oz) ciabatta or baguette (best if it’s stale) cut into 1-inch cubes1 lbs Terra Firma mixed heirloom & san marzano roma tomatoes, diced into bite size pieces (pictured above!)½ Refarmery’s candy yellow onion, thinly sliced2-3 cloves of chesnok red garlic, minced then pressed into a paste1-2 tbs fresh oregano, chopped½ c torn basil …

Sweet Corn & Cuc Salad

Ingredientscorn from 2 cobs (see corn note below)1 Armenian striped cucumber, quartered and sliced cucumber (pictured above)⅓ candy yellow onion, diced2-3 green onions, sliced thinly from white almost to end of green½ c basil, roughly chopped½ meyer lemon, sliced as thin as possible (optional but recommended)½ c mint, parsley and/or cilantro (optional)Big Sur Pino Blanco Sea salt, to tasteFreshly ground …

Grilled Veggies

Serves 2, prep time 20min Ingredients1 crookneck squash, sliced in quarters lengthwise1 zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise1 patty pan squash, sliced in quarters (regular size Bounty Box only)2-3 watermelon radishes, cut into approx 1″ pieces (plus size Bounty Box only)1 red torpedo onion, sliced in quarters lengthwise2 tbs extra virgin olive oil2-3 stems of fresh basil (optional but amazing)Sea salt …

Fresh Sweet Tea

Serves 4, prep time 10min Ingredients2 – 5″ stems stevia3-4 stems of mint6″ stem of lavender1 stem lemon verbena Instructions 1. Boil 1 quart of water.2. Rinse all herbs, place full stems in (hot water safe) pitcher.3. Once water comes to a boil, pour over the herbs.4. Steep for 5-8min.5. You don’t have to but I wait until the tea has …

Lavender Blackberry Salad

Serves 2, prep time 10min Ingredients3 handfuls of herbed, mixed greens6oz blackberries½ c organic almonds, crushed¼ c crumbled goat cheeseSea salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste Dressing Ingredients¼ c extra virgin olive oil (43 Ranch Helen’s blend would be great in this!)juice from ½ meyer lemon (these ones were pretty big, so maybe only ¼)½ champagne or white …

Tangy Ginger Stir Fry

Serves 4, prep time 30​min​ Ingredients1 ​​candy yellow onion, sliced½​ ​shallot​, finely chopped​2 nantes c​arrots​, julienned or grated​1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise then sliced​​½​ head of ​​Refarmery’s beautiful napa cabbage​2 tbs extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil Optional additions & easy ways to increase servings. Choose any or all, but remember to adjust other ingredients accordingly​2 c​ollard​ leaves​3 kale​ leaves1½ ​-​ 2 …

​Roasted Summer Veggies

Serves 2, ​prep time 20min Ingredients 2 ​yellow crookneck squash​, sliced diagonally1 large or 2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally½ candy yellow onion, plus its full stem, finely sliced1-2 cloves fresh​ garlic, smashed1-2 stems of any light, fresh herb ripped or roughly chopped, such as basil, parsley, marjoram or oregano2tbs butter (grassfed if you can!) or olive oilSea salt & fresh ground pepper Instructions 1. ​Melt butter i​​n a skillet …