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Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese

January 14, 2021 By marketeditor

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Recipe by Simply Scratch, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves: 6

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● sea salt for the pasta water
● olive oil spray for baking dish
● 16 ounces dry pasta, rigatoni, or your favorite pasta
● 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
● 1 large shallot*, finely minced
● 2 cloves of garlic*, minced
● 10 fresh sage leaves, minced
● 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
● 1 cup chicken broth
● 1½ cups half and half
● pinch of kosher salt, plus more or less to taste
● freshly ground black pepper to taste
● ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
● 1½ cups homemade roasted butternut squash* puree
● 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
● 1¼ cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese*, divided

Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add in the shallot and garlic. Sauté until soft, about 2 – 3 minutes. Then add the fresh sage and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk, cooking the flour for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Next whisk in the chicken broth and half & half. Season with a small pinch of salt, lots of freshly ground black pepper, and nutmeg. Heat over medium-low, whisking occasionally until the sauce has thickened about 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and add the butternut squash puree, parmesan, and ¼ cup of the cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth.
6. After the pasta is cooked, drain the pasta and transfer it to the cheese sauce. Toss to combine.
7. Move the oven rack to the highest position in the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
8. Pour the pasta into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese. Slide the pan under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted and is light golden brown in spots.

Notes: To make butternut squash puree, you need 1 butternut squash, olive oil, and kosher salt. Wash and pat dry the squash. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a sharp knife, trim off the ends and cut in half lengthwise. Brush with olive oil. Place the squash halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on a rack placed in the middle of the oven for 40 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool enough to handle. With a spoon scoop out the flesh and place it in the food processor. Puree until smooth.

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Butternut, cheddar, cheese, comfort food, garlic, mac and cheese, pasta, shallot, Squash, winter

One-Pot Bunker Hill Mac

October 20, 2020 By marketeditor

Photo by Sarah Buschynski

Recipe by Sarah Buschynski
Serves: 8
Prep & cook time: 15 min

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 6 cups of Bunker Hill Organic Creamery Whole Milk*
● 1 lb pasta (I like to mix and match – elbows, shells, etc.)
● 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese*, shredded
● Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Instead of cooking your pasta in water, you are going to cook it in milk. In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil over high heat. Babysit it, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
2. Add the dry pasta to the pot and reduce to medium heat, cooking until the noodles are tender. Continue to stir often.
3. Once the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes, remove from heat. No draining necessary. Slowly add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the pasta is coated evenly.
4. Season with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Note: If you want to add more flavor to the dish, try ¼ tsp garlic powder. For some heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Experiment and have fun!

“I absolutely love sharing my culinary adventures and supporting local, all while feeding my family food made with love.” – Sarah Buschynski

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Bunker Hill Creamery, cheddar, cheese, dinner, mac & cheese, main, milk, pasta, side, whole milk

Farmstead Macaroni and Cheese

June 8, 2020 By marketeditor

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Recipe by Argyle Cheese Farmer, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

 

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 1 Tablespoon butter*
● ¼ cup chopped onion*
● 1 Tablespoon flour
● 1 Tablespoon dry mustard
● dash cayenne pepper
● dash garlic powder
● 1 cup milk*
● ½ pound Amazing Grace Cheese* (from Argyle Cheese Farmer but your favorite sharp cheddar will work)
● 1 cup cooked elbow macaroni

 

Instructions
1. In a sauce pan melt butter, cook onion until tender. Stir in flour, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder.
2. Add milk and cook, stirring until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce.
3. Put in 1 quart casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees from 20 minutes or more. Top should be golden and starting to brown.

Notes
In a food processor add buttery crackers and process until crumbs. Sprinkle ¼ cup over the casserole along with a little grated cheese.

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Amazing Grace, Argyle Cheese Farmer, butter, cheddar, dinner, farmstead, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, main dish, main dishes, milk, onion, side dish, side dishes

Cheddar & Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

January 27, 2020 By marketeditor

Recipe courtesy of Marcie Place, owner of The Chocolate Spoon

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese* – the sharper the better
● 1 tsp salt
● 2 1/2 cups flour
● 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
● 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary*

Directions
1. Sift together salt and flour; set aside. Cream together cheese and butter until well blended.
2. Gradually add dry ingredients with care not to overmix. This is shortbread so you don’t want to activate the gluten too much. Divide dough in half and shape into rounds. Wrap well in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour or freeze for later.
3. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1/4″ thick sheets and cut with a small cookie cutter.
4. Bake until slightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Bake 9-11 minutes for smaller cookies. Remove from baking sheets and cool. Store in an airtight container or freeze for later.

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: baking, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cookies, rosemary, shortbread cookies, The Chocolate Spoon

Breakfast Pizza

January 14, 2020 By marketeditor

Recipe shared by Fired Up Pizza
Makes 1 10-inch pizza

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 1- 6 oz. pizza dough
● Olive oil
● 1 egg*, lightly beaten
● 1 cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese*
● Salt and pepper to taste
● Optional toppings: cooked bacon* or breakfast sausage*

Instructions
1. Stretch dough into a 10-inch circle on a sheet pan or pizza stone. Brush top of the dough with olive oil.
2. Spread the cheese evenly over the crust. Pour the egg over the top of the cheese. Add toppings, if desired.
3. Bake at 500 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy!

Filed Under: News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: bacon, breakfast, cheddar, cheese, egg, Pizza, recipe, Sausage

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Today at our International Flavor Fest! Thank you Today at our International Flavor Fest! Thank you to everyone who came by today. We hope you had fun! 😋🌎🌾
Exciting news! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Flav Exciting news! The Saratoga Farmers’ Market Flavor Fest is happening tomorrow! 🎉🍴 Our vendors have amazing samples for you to taste, including mouth-watering chorizo and bratwurst from Hebron Valley Meats and delectable Chicken Briyani from Perfect Plant Farm. 😍 Don't forget to grab your passport for a chance to win a prize by collecting stamps from market vendors! 🛍️ @worldkidsmuseum will also be joining us with a fun kid's craft to make your own fortune cookie 🥠, and CCE food is back with a fermentation activity. 🌱 See you there! ✈️🌎😋

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Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at th Get ready to mushroom into a world of flavor at the Saratoga Farmers' Market! 🍄🌱 This week, we're thrilled to highlight the Mushroom Shop and their incredible selection of locally grown and harvested mushrooms. We spoke with owner's Jacob and Elysee to learn more.

Q: What are some of the health benefits associated with consuming mushrooms?

A: Mushrooms contain a multitude of medicinal compounds. The mushroom species Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepin, which increases your blood's ability to absorb and transport oxygen, improving exercise performance. Mukitake or Panellus serotinus possesses compounds that have shown in recent studies to improve liver function in people suffering from fatty liver disease. Reishi mushrooms improve immune health, warding off sickness and reducing inflammation. Other medicinal mushrooms include Turkey Tail, Chaga, Agarikon, Maitake, and Lions Mane.

Q: What inspired you to start selling mushrooms at the farmers' market?

A: We initially got our inspiration from a mushroom farm based in Tennessee called Mossy Creek Mushrooms. They have many videos on Youtube covering every aspect of operating a mushroom farm from building and maintaining equipment to harvesting and marketing mushrooms. Jacob has had an interest in growing mushrooms as a hobby for about eight years when he discovered a patch of oyster mushrooms growing in the wild. We got the opportunity to lease land in the beginning of 2021 and shortly after started selling at farmers’ markets.

Q: How do you recommend customers prepare and cook the mushrooms they purchase from you?

A: At our farmers markets we always provide printed recipes that utilize the mushrooms available during the current season. Like meat, mushrooms can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as sautéing, roasting, and grilling to create a flavorful dish. One of our recent favorites is a Spicy Crispy Lion's Mane Sandwich- a thick slab of Lion's Mane mushroom battered and fried on a toasted bun with spicy mayo and pickles. This is a delicious take on a chicken sandwich made entirely of whole, natural produce. 

*Find the Mushroom shop year round at our Saturday markets!*

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Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Get ready for a mouth-watering adventure! 🍴🌍 Join us on Saturday, March 25th from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Saratoga Farmers' Market's International Flavor Fest in the Wilton Mall food court! 🎉 Indulge in frgál cakes, julekaker, burek, curries, samosas, and more, representing cuisines from all around the world! 🌎 There will be live music, family-friendly activities, and food tastings that will take your taste buds on a journey around the globe! 🎶👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Plus, our friends at the World Awareness Children's Museum will be hosting a paper fortune cookie making session for the kiddos! Don't forget to pick up your passport for a chance to win a prize by filling it with stamps from market vendors! Let's celebrate our traditions, history, and community through the language of flavorful food! 😍🍴

 #InternationalFlavorFest #SaratogaFarmersMarket #FoodieAdventure #CommunityConnection

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