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Leek, Potato, and Celeriac Puree

January 8, 2015 By marketeditor

Winter Vegetables as Comfort Food

It’s the first full week of January, and a cold one that makes one crave warm comfort food. Despite the plummeting temperatures, Saratoga Farmers’ Market’s vendors still have a wide array of fresh, locally grown vegetables, which can be cooked into tempting yet healthy dishes.

Some vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, were harvested before the ground froze, and are now kept in carefully monitored root cellars, where temperature and humidity are precisely controlled. Other vegetables, like kale and spinach, are still growing during the winter in “high tunnels,” where technology allows the farmers to regulate a host of factors so that crops can thrive even in our northern climate. Another alternative is hydroponic cultivation, which means that even in January, in upstate New York, we can enjoy tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh herbs.

With the New Year bringing intentions of better health and wellness to many households, the market’s farms can provide the ingredients you need to stick with your resolutions. You can increase the vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, and make something tasty, warming, and delicious as well!

 

Leek, Potato, and Celeriac Puree

Serve this puree as a creamy side dish or as a bed on which to serve fish, poultry, or meat.

*Ingredients can be purchased at the market

3 cups leeks*, chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 cups celeriac*, trimmed and diced

2 cups white potato*, peeled and diced

1.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth

1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Garnish: chopped basil*

 

Trim the leeks, cut lengthwise, and wash any grit from between the green layers. Slice leeks thinly and place into pot with olive oil. Saute over medium high heat for 8-11 minutes, until leeks soften.

While leeks cook, cut away outside layer of celeriac to reveal creamy white interior, and cut inside flesh into chunks. Peel and chunk the potatoes.

Add celeriac and potatoes to pot and add broth. Add salt and several grinds of fresh black pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer until vegetables are soft when poked with a fork. Put the cooked mixture carefully into a food processor and blend until smooth.

Filed Under: Seasonal Recipes

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Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Cru Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Crush Monday!) This week we talked to Kim from Mugzy’s Barkery who brings healthy, locally made dog treats to the market. 
 
1. How did Mugzy’s Barkery get started? 
My sister Jaime started the business just over 5 years ago to have a healthier treat option to give her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Mugzy. Our treats are all natural and organic, providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced treats for caring dog parents. 
 
 2. What’s your favorite part about vending at the market?
Definitely getting to see all the dogs! The funny thing is I know all our regular customer’s dogs by name, not the owners. 
 
3. What are your most popular treat flavors?
Pumpkin paws (grain-free biscuits) and the pupcakes (a bite-sized treat) are really popular with the dogs but we also have flavors like PB cookie cups, apple cheddar training treats, banana buddies and more, so something to fit any pup’s tastes!
 
The PB cookie cups have been tried and approved by our market assistant’s dog, Lacey! 
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No need for an international flight when you can j No need for an international flight when you can journey around the world at the market! 🌍 Between Italian, Mediterranean, and Ukrainian, our vendors bring some of their best home cuisines to the market.
 
Have you tried My Dacha's Ukrainian food yet? Choose from lots of delicious options like pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, or opt for sweet crepes. 🥟🤤 (If you've tried their food, what's your favorite?!)

We're open this Saturday, 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court!
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