Fresh Tomato Soup

Fresh Tomato Soup Adapted from Simply in Season by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert A fast and delicious meal! 8 medium tomatoes of your favourite varieties (peeled and seeded if desired, chopped) 4 or more garlic cloves (minced) 3 cups water or vegetable juice 1 tsp honey 2 sprigs of fresh basil (chopped) Combine […]

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies Adapted from Animal, Vegetable, Mineral by Barbara Kingsolver Try these in a school lunch box! (Makes about two dozen) Combine in small bowl: 1 egg, beaten ½ cup butter (softened) ¼ to ½ cup brown sugar 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Combine in large bowl: 2 cups whole wheat […]

Susan’s Baked Eggplant

Susan’s Baked Eggplant Thanks to CSA member Susan for this delicious recipe! 4 small long eggplants 1garlic clove, crushed 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley ½ cup bread crumbs (toasted – optional) 3 Tbsp. olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 6 oz. buffalo mozzarella, or goat cheese, in 2-inch slices 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves […]

Rebecca’s Tomato Pie

Rebecca’s Southern Style Tomato Pie 4-6 large tomatoes 1 onion, finely sliced ½ cup basil, chopped ½ cup mayonnaise 1 ¼ cup extra old cheddar cheese, grated (or any of your favourite cheeses) One pie crust (I adapted The Joy of Cooking’s “Flaky Pastry Dough” with Spelt flour): 2 1/2 -2 3/4 cups spelt flour […]