Monthly Archives: August 2017


iNGREDIENTS 1 pound okra, rinsed and dried 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoons dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried turmeric 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt ground pepper, to taste pinch of cayenne pepper […]

Oven Roasted Okra


Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped in half 3 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 pinches lemon pepper salt to taste Directions Place green beans into […]

Buttery Garlic Green Beans


Ingredients 1 spaghetti squash, split in 1/2 lengthwise 1 recipe Roasted Garlic Pesto, recipe follows 1/4 cup Parmesan Roasted Garlic Pesto: 4 heads garlic 4 sprays olive oil cooking spray […]

Pesto Spaghetti Squash


ingredients 4 ancho peppers 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled 1 tsp. ground cumin Generous pinch ground […]

Anchos Stuffed with Cheddar and Chicken



Hi SBF Subscribers!  We hope all that had planned to view the eclipse on Monday were able to do so!  As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we were anxious to […]

2017 SBF CSA Week #14


Ingredients 2 cups fresh sweet corn 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup assorted bell peppers, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 good pinch dried red chili flakes (optional) 1 tbsp […]

Skillet Corn Medley


2 large beets or 4 small to medium beets, peeled 3 large eggs 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cup […]

Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies


Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta 2 (6 ounce) cans marinated artichoke hearts 1 tomato, seeded and chopped 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 red onion, chopped 1 cup […]

Greek Orzo Salad



Is everyone ready for the eclipse?!?!  We’re super excited here at the farm!  It’ll be interesting to see how or if the chickens react.  We’ll be sure to let you […]

2017 SBF CSA Week #13


INGREDIENTS 4 ears corn (unshucked) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon pepper INSTRUCTIONS The flavored butter can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three […]

Husk-Grilled Corn


2 pattypan squash (or more depending on size), small portion of the stem removed 4 slices bacon 1/3 cup diced onion 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/8 cup freshly grated […]

Stuffed Patty Pan Squash


Fresh summer okra, sliced and coated with flour and then fried until golden.   Ingredients 3/4 pound okra, caps cut off and sliced 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 […]

Fried Okra



Hello from your Shared Bounty farmers!  This week at the farm has been so pleasant.  Most days there was a nice breeze that made August farming in the Midwest feel […]

2017 SBF CSA Week #12


PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 30 mins TOTAL TIME 45 mins Easy Indian spiced Eggplants and Potatoes. Aloo Baingan Recipe. Curried Potato Eggplant side. Serve with flatbread/rice and Dal. […]

ALOO BAINGAN RECIPE CURRIED POTATO EGGPLANT


INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ pounds medium or small zucchini or other summer squash, thinly sliced or diced depending on what shape squash you use 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ripe tomatoes, grated […]

Pan-Cooked Summer Squash With Tomatoes and Basil


GRILLED PEACHES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM Prep Time: 1 minute Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: Serves 8 Serving Size: 1/2 peach INGREDIENTS 2 ripe peaches 2 ripe nectarines canola oil 8 […]

GRILLED PEACHES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM



Greetings Shared Bounty Family.  This week marks the mid-point of our CSA season.  The summer crops are in full swing, and the majority of our fall crops are in the ground.  The cool […]

2017 SBF CSA Week #11