Chef Jenn Magrey
Four Root Farm onions, Newgate Farm mint, Shayna B's baguette, and Two Guys from Woodbridge microgreens
3 cups sweet onions (Four Root Farm!)
1 cup Shallots
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste (about a teaspoonful each)
1/2 cup minced mint leaves (From Newgate Farms!)
Slice onions add shallots thinly.
Heat a sauté pan to medium high and add the sliced shallots and onions.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté and let them sweat until they are golden brown and soft. About 20 minutes. Stir and check for over browning as not to burn!
Once they are soft and caramelized, shut off heat and add the mint and mix well.
Top the onion mixture on any crostini or bread.
I used slices of “Shayna B’s” Gluten Free Pumpernickel Baguette!
Then sprinkle with micro greens such as Micro Kale from Two Guys From Woodbridge!
Arugula with Chili Vinaigrette
Chef Jenn Magrey
Four Root Farm arugula
1 bag Arugula from Four Root Farm (any green works great!)
Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup Apple cider vinegar
Juice 1 lime
1 clove Garlic minced fine
1 teaspoon grainy mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch cayenne
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup neutral oil such as canola, grape seed or safflower
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Either by hand or using a mini processor mix everything well. Taste and add more salt if needed. Whisk well to emulsify the vinaigrette.
Dress a little of the arugula with the desired amount of vinaigrette.
Serve.
Add other veggies or top with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
Antioxidant Salad with Sesame Dressing
Chef Jenn Magrey
Two Guys From Woodbridge purslane, Four Root Farm celtuce, Leap Frog Farm carrots
3 cups Two Guys From Woodbridge purslane - Roughly Chopped
2 cups Four Root Farm celtuce greens- Roughly Chopped
1 cup trimmed and thinly sliced celtuce stalk
2 Leap Frog Farm carrots thinly sliced into coins
Black or regular Sesame Seeds
Sesame Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
Juice 1 lime
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 clove Garlic minced
2 teaspoon honey
Mix well in a mini food processor, blender or by hand.
Mix the greens and vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Top with a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
Enjoy!
Makes a great marinade too!
Japanese Glazed Tokyo Turnips
Chef Jenn Magrey
Four Root Farm Turnips
1 bunch Tokyo (Hakurei) Turnips with Greens
–washed- do NOT peel
– Cut turnips into medium
dice/cube
– Roughly chop the greens and
set aside
1-tablespoon coconut oil (or Olive Oil)
1-teaspoon chili paste (or more to taste and
desired heat)
splash tamari or soy sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon of brown sugar (or Honey)
1-tablespoon rice wine vinegar
salt and Pepper to taste
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the turnips and cover. Cook,
stirring occasionally until they begin to soften…About 5-8 minutes.
Add the garlic, chili paste, brown sugar, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Stir to combine
and coat the turnips. Cook for about 5 minutes without stirring to allow some browning
and caramelization to occur.
Once you have achieved a nice golden brown on the turnips, add the greens and cover a
for 5 minutes to steam the greens.
Stir well and taste for salt and pepper. Serve as a side with any meat or fish! Enjoy!
Mixed Green Sauté with Pleasant Sun Cheese
Chef Jenn Magrey
Four Root Farm Greens
Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm Cheese
1 bunch each Bok choy, swiss Chard, and
Turnip Greens- roughly cut all the greens
including stems
1-tablespoon olive oil
Balsamic Vinegar – couple splashes
3 cloves garlic –Minced (garlic scapes if
available!)
salt and pepper to taste
Grated Pleasant Sun Cheese (or any parmesan style hard cheese)
In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the chopped
greens, a handful at a time and move them around as the wilt in order to add more. As
you do this, sprinkle the garlic and a little salt and pepper in the layers to taste. As they
wilt and all has fit in the pan, cover and allow the greens to steam/sauté. Lift lid and toss
and stir. Taste and test for doneness. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the pan and
toss. To serve, place greens on a platter and top with the grated cheese…ENJOY!
Garlic Scape Vinaigrette
Chef Jenn Magrey
Four Root Farms Garlic Scapes
4 garlic Scapes – about ¼ cup chopped
- roughly cut into very small pieces. Remove any woody pieces and use the most tender.
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2-teaspoon honey or brown sugar
Pinch salt and fresh black pepper – to taste
¾ cup good olive oil
In a food processor, whiz the garlic scapes until they are pulverized. Its ok if some of the
pieces remain large.
Add the vinegar, mustard and honey and whiz until it is all well combined
With the motor running, drizzle in the oil until it is well combined.
Taste for salt and pepper….if you prefer a sweeter taste, add a little more honey or sugar.
Excellent over greens or in a pasta salad. May be used as a marinade too. ENJOY!
Madison Farmer’s Market Marinara
Chef Stuart London, Executive Chef, Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery
Serves 4
4 lbs. Ripe tomatoes in a large dice from any vendor at the market (this is a good way to use seconds)
1 bunch Red Torpedo Onions from Four Root Farm, sliced in ½ moons about 2 cups
6 cloves of garlic, smashed
2 ounces Grape seed oil or Vegetable oil
2 ounces good olive oil
1 Bunch Fresh Basil, leaves picked of and coarsely torn
Salt, pepper and red pepper to taste
4 Tbsp butter to finish (for Vegan version omit butter)
Warm the Grape seed oil In a heavy 4-5 qt. pot on medium heat. When it’s hot add the smashed garlic and cook 2 or 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until the onion is clear. Add the tomatoes and bring them to a simmer, lower the heat to medium low and cook about 15-20 minutes, until the onions are fully cooked and starting to thicken the sauce. Add the Olive oil, basil, salt, pepper and red pepper and butter if using. Continue to simmer another 10 minutes and serve over 1 -1 ¼ pound of pasta of your choice with grated Romano or Parmesan.
Madison Market Veggie Fritters
Chef Stuart London, Executive Chef, Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery
3 lbs. Fresh Vegetables from Four Root Farm, Newgate Farm, Chatfield Hollow Farm and Two Guys from Woodbridge, finely shredded, sliced or chopped, such as Zucchini, Summer squash, Eggplant, Corn, Peppers, Scallion, Basil and Shitake mushrooms, Micro Arugula.
2 Eggs from Beaverbrook Farm
1 cup Raw Milk from Beaverbrook Farm
½ cup Flour
!/2 cup Yellow Corn Flour or Corn Starch if you can’t find fine yellow corn flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp Sea salt
Fresh ground pepper
Olive oil blend as needed to pan fry.
* If you want this gluten free, substitute GF Flour mix for wheat flour.
To make these into a light summer dinner to be serviced with a salad, add an additional ½ cup of ricotta or feta cheese for some protein.
In a 3 or 4 quart bowl mix the eggs, milk, flours, baking powder, salt and pepper into a batter. Add in the cut vegetables and fold/mix well to coat all the vegetables. Heat 1/4 inch of hot oil in an electric frying pan set to 350 (this is preferable, so you can maintain a constant temperature), or in a heavy cast iron pan on the stove (a heavier pan will help keep an even heat if you don't have an electric frying pan). When the oil is hot (350), drop the batter by the large spoonful into the oil. When the pancakes start to brown turn them over and brown on the other side, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels, keep warm in oven until all are done. May be enjoyed with Hummus or Tzatziki.
Madison Market Cauliflower & Seafood Chowder
Chef Stuart London, Executive Chef, Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery
½ head Newgate Farm Cauliflower, chopped bite sized
1 bunch Four Root Farm Red Torpedo Onions, red and green separated, Red cut in ½ and sliced, Green parts sliced into rounds
1-2 pounds Mixed Seafood from T.A.L.K. Seafood, cut bite sized (scallops, cod, halibut, salmon, shrimp, any or all that’s available)
1/2 gallon Beaver Brook Farm Raw Milk
Lovage or Tarragon or Dill from Two Guys from Woodbridge
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Sea salt or more to taste
2 tsp fresh ground black pepper or more to taste
½ cup olive oil or butter
½ cup flour
Make a roux in a small pot by warming the ½ cup olive oil or butter, adding the ½ cup of flour and cooking on a very low flame for about 5-10 minutes. Stir every minute, do not brown. (see below for a gluten-free version that does not include a roux).
Meanwhile, heat a heavy 4- or 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-low. Add ¼ cup olive oil and sauté the Red onion and cauliflower, keeping the pot covered and stirring every couple of minutes, breaking up the cauliflower until it is cooked through. Pour in the roux, and add the smoked paprika and a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Add the Milk and whisk almost constantly while you bring the chowder to a simmer on medium-low heat.
Once the chowder is simmering, add the seafood and fresh herbs and simmer for about 5-8 minutes more. Check for salt and pepper, enjoy!
Gluten Free Version
To make the chowder without a roux, increase olive oil for sauté to ½ cup and add additional ½ head Newgate Farm Cauliflower
In a heavy 4 or 5 quart Dutch oven on medium low heat sauté the red onion and cauliflower in 1/2 cup olive oil, covered, stirring every couple of minutes breaking up the cauliflower as you go until the cauliflower is cooked. Remove half this cooked mixture and puree in a food processor or with a stick blender.
Add the Milk to the remaining cauliflower and whisk almost constantly while you bring the chowder to a simmer on medium-low heat. Add the seafood, fresh herbs and pureed cauliflower and simmer about 5-8 minutes. Check for salt and pepper, enjoy!
Four Mile River Farm Thai Beef Wraps
Chef Stuart London, Executive Chef, Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery
1 pound Four Mile River Farm ground beef
1 bunch Newgate Farm Onions, quartered then sliced, green onion stems sliced
½ bunch Newgate Farm Mint, leaves picked and bruised and chopped coarsely
1 or 2 bunches Four Root Farm Leaf Lettuce (like romaine, red leaf, green leaf)
1 tbsp Chili Flakes or Fresh Hot Pepper minced to taste
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
2 tbsp Toasted Rice Powder*
1 or 2 Limes or 2-4 tbsp lime juice to taste
Cilantro, chopped to taste
2 oz. olive oil
½ tea sugar
Sea Salt to taste
In a wok or heavy fry pan, break up and sauté the ground beef until fully cooked, turn off and allow to cool slightly. Add in the rice powder, chili flakes, sugar, lime, fish sauce and stir to mix. Add the sliced onions, green onion, mint, cilantro and give it a good mix. Taste for seasoning and add salt, fish sauce, more lime or chili flakes to your taste. Serve it up with lettuce leaves to wrap, more cilantro, mint or chilies and Enjoy.
*(may be purchased at oriental food stores or made at home with Sweet Rice toasted in a dry pan until light brown, cooled then powdered in a spice grinder or mini food processor)
Grilled Chatfield Hollow Farm Mushroom and Four Root Farm Hakurei Turnip Salad
Chef Stuart London, Executive Chef, Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery
1 pound Chatfield Hollow Farm King Oyster Mushrooms
3 heads Four Root Farm Romaine lettuce
8 ounces Four Root Farm Hakurei Turnips, washed, trimmed and cut into matchsticks
1 ounce Two Guys From Woodbridge Cilantro, chopped
2 ounces Two Guys From Woodbridge Micro Scallion Sprouts, chopped
1 ounce Newgate Farm Mint, chopped
3 ounces Olive oil
Sea Salt and pepper to taste
Cut the romaine into bite size pieces. Cut mushrooms in half lengthwise, toss with 1 oz olive oil and grill on a grill pan 2-3 minutes on each side. Slice them into bite size pieces and toss with Romaine, turnips, herbs, oil, lime juice, pepper and salt. Serve.