A Simple Recipe with Great Memories…
When I was very young the summers seemed to last forever. I remember long summer days and the smell of fresh hay being bailed back by the pasture and orchard where many apple trees once stood. One of my chores was to deliver a jug of fresh squeezed lemonade to my dad and grandpa who were working hard in […]
Italian Dinner…
Stuffed Shells with Meat and Spinach over Homemade Tomato Sauce and Melted Mozzarella By The Gourmet Farm Girl 12 Barilla Jumbo Shells (or your favorite brand)1/2 lb Italian sausage1/4 lb ground beef1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 cup spinach leaves5-6 scallions (chopped)2 cloves garlic (minced)1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 tablespoon Italian seasoning1 teaspoon dried […]
The Flavors of Fresh Herbs…
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Prosciutto, Spinach and Cheese By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 Boneless Chicken Breasts with skin removed4 slices Prosciutto5-6 large fresh spinach leaves 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 teaspoon fresh thyme3-4 Garlic Cloves sliced2 small sprigs of fresh rosemary4-5 leaves of basil chopped Preheat oven to 400 […]
Have leftover pototoes?
Iron Skillet Potato’s with Fried Leeks and Onions By The Gourmet Farm Girl 5-6 baked potatoes sliced1 fresh leek sliced thin½ red onions sliced thin4-5 tablespoons butterSalt and pepper to taste Slice the leeks and onions; set aside In a medium size iron skillet melt the butter over medium to high heat; add the sliced potatoes […]
Warm Your Bones with Soup…
Creamy Tomato SoupBy The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 Tablespoons Butter2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive oil2 cloves garlic minced½ cup chopped green onions½ cup chopped celery + some of the light green leaves (chopped)½ cup chopped carrots1/8 teaspoon black pepper1 -14.5 oz can of low sodium beef broth1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce1-28 oz can of Red Gold […]
A New Creation…
I remember a meal my mother used to make with round steak and tomato sauce. Looking back it was actually a version of Steak Pizzaiola. I came across this recipe recently and decided to make my mom’s classic dish “Gourmet Farm Girl”style. Chuck Roast Pizzaiola By The Gourmet Farm Girl 2 1/2 pound chuck roast (bone in) […]
Great Side Dish…
Pasta with Garden Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs By the Gourmet Farm Girl 1/4 pound thin spaghetti noodles (enough to yield 2-3 cups cooked)1 cup yellow pear tomatoes (or any yellow tomato chopped)1 cup red cherry or grape tomatoes4-5 tablespoons fresh chopped basil2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley4 cloves garlic minced3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Cook pasta according to package […]
Sweet Corn Season…
When growing up on the farm I recall every August when the sweet corn turned ripe and the time came to preserve some for the winter. Sweet corn was planted in the fields next to the field corn in rows as long as the field…there was a lot of corn. The corn was picked from […]
Lefterover idea…
Onion Flavored Fried Potatoes By The Gourmet Farm Girl 4-5 leftover baked potatoes (or bake potatoes ahead and refrigerate till ready for use)1 small yellow onion (sliced)1 leek (sliced)¼ teaspoon garlic powder3 tablespoons butter3-5 tablespoons olive oilSalt and pepper to taste Slice leftover baked potatoes and fry in 2 tablespoons butter and 2-3 tablespoons […]
Have lots of Zucchini?
If you have a lot of Zucchini, here is a recipe my mother had. Keep in mind (if you’re not canning) you can make this and store in the refrigerator for up to a week, just cut the recipe in half (or make the whole recipe and give some away) it is very yummy on hot dogs, brats and […]