Grilled corn with spicy lime butter
During the hot summer months when corn is at its peak in flavor, I like to make this lazy side dish. Everyone at gatherings enjoys this dish and even the most inexperienced cook make this and look like a rock star. I make the Spicy lime butter the day before and who doesn’t like [...]
Oven roasted tomatoes
Some times its easier than it seems to find things in your kitchen and do something with them that enhances other dishes you are making. This simple oven roasted tomatoes can be made 3-4 days ahead, covered with plastic and placed in the refrigerator. The acidity in the tomatoes actually are a nice addition [...]
Braised cabbage,bacon and Granny Smith apples
This dish is a staple in my kitchen. One year at our farm, we had a pretty large harvest of cabbage. I made a lot of recipes our of cabbage that year, some that were good and some that were not that good. This one is a favorite with my entire family. It is [...]
Beer Batter Deep Fried Pickles
Ingredients: 1 Quart bead and butter pickles 1 3/4 cups flour 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup beer vegetable oil Preheat vegetable oil to 375 degrees Remove pickles from brine and set aside. Combine flour, cayenne pepper, black pepper, [...]
Orange Juice Poached Carrots
Ingredients: Serves 4 1 lb of carrots peeled and sliced in 1/4 in rounds 1 clove of garlic minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoon of unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 cup of orange juice 1 teaspoon of dried thyme In a pot small pot over medium heat [...]
Potato salad and vinaigrette
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper ½ cup olive oil plus one tablespoon 4 stalks celery minced 1/3 cup minced scallions (white and green parts) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes 1 lb small red potatoes Combine first six ingredients and [...]
Sauteed Corn and Onions
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 large Spanish onion chopped 1 tablespoons honey 3-4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 to 5 ears) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped chives Kosher salt and fresh black pepper. Over medium heat, place butter and olive oil in a in a large [...]
Camp Creek Sauteed Corn and Cream
Ingredients: 4-6 ears of corn 1 tablespoon of honey 1 cup of Spanish onions chopped 4 tablespoons of butter Kosher salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tbs water 2 dashes of hot sauce 1/4 cup of chopped chives Over medium heat place the butter and the onions in a saute pan. Add a pinch of [...]
Camp Creek Farm Chicken Wings
Ingredients: Serves 6 15-18 wings with tips cut off 3 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon of salt 4 garlic cloves chopped 3/4 cup apricot preserves 1/2 cup fresh lime juice plus 3 more tablespoons 2 garlic clove minced 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 6 drops of hot [...]
Garlic Confit
Ingredients: 1 Jar of peeled garlic about 100 1 bottle of canola oil or Olive oil Cut the ends of the garlic and place them in a shallow pan. Fill the pan with oil so that there is 1/2-inch of oil above the cloves. Turn the stove to the lowest setting and cook for 40-60 [...]
Gnocchi and Sage Brown Butter
Ingredients: 15-20 fresh sage leaves chopped 1 1/2 stick of butter 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 16oz bag of store bought Gnocchi or make them by hand. 2 cloves garlic minced 4 tbs grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt Fresh black pepper Cook gnocchi according to package instructions and set in a bowl. In a small [...]
Braised Red Cabbage, Garlic and Onions
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped red cabbage 4 medium carrots (optional) 3 cups of Spanish onions chopped 1 small red onion chopped 8 sliced of bacon chopped 3-4 tablespoons red wine 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoon of honey 1/2 cup of water 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt Using a potato peeler, peel [...]
Quick and Easy Avocado Dip
Ingredients: 3 ripe Haas avocados 1 lime juiced about 3 tablespoons 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup minced red onion 2 small shallots small dice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 plum/Roma tomataoes small dice Pinch of Cayenne pepper (optional) Juice one lemon and place in a medium bowl. Take the avocados and [...]
Cauliflower and Parmesan Mash
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower greens remove and chopped into florets 1 large onion chopped 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano cheese 2 garlic cloves chopped 1 can 8-12 oz chicken stock 1/4 teaspoon of Kosher salt 1/4 cream 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Over medium high heat saute the cauliflower without moving them too much with 2 [...]
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Ingredients: 1/2 lb of brussels sprouts 6 strips of bacon 1 medium red onions chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper 1 8oz can of chicken stock Cut the ends of the brussels sprouts and then cut them in half and set aside. Chop the bacon into small [...]
Baby Portabella Mushrooms with Thyme and Blue Cheese
Ingredients: 12 oz of Baby portabella mushrooms cleaned and sliced thin. 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 teaspoons of dried thyme 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 4 oz of blue cheese Over medium heat add the butter and oil. Then [...]
Mashed Potatoes with Sage Brown Butter
Ingredients: 4 lbs of russet potatoes 4 1/2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 3 tablespoons of chopped sage 3/4 cup plus two tablespoons of whipping cream 3/4 plus two tablespoons of milk 1 1/2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese Place the butter and sage in a sauce pan over medium heat. Continue to cook the [...]
Sauteed Spinach with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (10 ounce) bag spinach leaves 2 cloves of garlic chopped Half of a lemon juiced to 1 tablespoon Preparation: In a large saute pan over medium heat, place olive oil and spinach and cook for five minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook 5 additional minutes or until [...]
Zucchini Casserole
Ingredients: 3 medium Yellow Zucchini, cut 1/4 inch thick 3 medium Green Zucchini, cut 1/4 inch think 4 tbs of Kosher Salt 2 tbs of Olive Oil 1 cup of Yellow Onions, chopped 3 cloves of Garlic, minced 2 14oz cans of Chopped Tomatoes 1/2 cup of Walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup of Dry Parmesan Cheese [...]
