Saratoga Farmers' Market

Greek yogurt

Blueberry Fool

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Photo by Pattie Garrett

Recipe by Serious Eats, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table
Serves: 4
Total time: 1 hour 30 min

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● ½ cups plus 1 Tablespoon sugar, divided
● 5 large egg yolks*
● ½ cup plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, divided
● 2 teaspoons lemon zest
● 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
● 1 cup fresh blueberries*, plus extra for garnish
● 1 cup chilled heavy cream*
● ¼ cups plain Greek yogurt*

Instructions
1. Whisk ½ cup sugar and yolks in a small saucepan until combined. Whisk in ½ cup lemon juice, zest, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until curd is thickened and just beginning to come to a boil. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
2. Place 1 cup blueberries and the remaining 1 Tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, gently mashing, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and let cool completely before using.
3. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold yogurt and ½ of lemon curd into the cream. Spoon lemon cream into glasses, alternating with remaining lemon curd and blueberry compote. Gently swirl with a skewer or chopstick. Top with fresh blueberries and serve chilled.

Lightened Up Strawberry Shortcake

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Recipe adapted from Food Network Kitchen
Total time: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market

Shortcakes:
● 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
● 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
● 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
● 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
● 3 tablespoons cold salted butter*, cut into small pieces
● 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
● 1 large egg*, slightly beaten
● 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk*

Filling:
● 4 cups strawberries*, hulled and sliced
● 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
● 1 tablespoon orange juice
● 1 c. heavy whipping cream
● 1/2 c. plain Greek yogurt*
● 2–3 Tbs honey*

Instructions
1. For the shortcakes: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
2. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers until it resembles a coarse meal.
3. Whisk together the lemon zest, egg, and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture and lightly mix with your hands or a spoon until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. With lightly floured hands, gently pat the dough into a 7­inch round about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 equal wedges. Space the shortcakes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. For the filling: Combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and orange juice in a large bowl. Let stand until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 15 minutes.
5. Pour whipping cream, Greek yogurt, and honey into a mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until soft peaks form. Taste and add more honey to match your preferences.
6. Split the shortcakes. Place the bottom halves of the shortcakes on plates and top evenly with the strawberry mixture and yogurt. Cover with the shortcake tops.

Green Herb Yogurt Dip

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Adapted from the recipe by Washington Post Going Out Guide assistant editor Emily Codik
Makes 6 servings

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Ingredients
*Ingredients currently available at the farmers’ market
● 2 cups plain Greek yogurt* (or full-fat plain yogurt*)
● 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint*
● 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley*
● 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill*
● 2 cloves garlic, grated
● Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon
● Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
Combine the yogurt, mint, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl and mix well; taste to check the seasonings. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes
● Storing: You can make this ahead and refrigerate for 3-4 days. Do not freeze.
● Variations: Mix and match herbs however you like by adding fresh chives, tarragon, or basil. You can also substitute apple cider vinegar for lime juice. If you want to add some heat to this dip, add a fresh jalapeno. Half the jalapeno, remove the seeds and ribs and chop finely.
● Using this dip: Dip in fresh veggies such as carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. If you love making salads, toss your greens in this dressing. Try using as a sauce for kebabs, grilled meat, or poultry. Or use as a topping for grilled vegetables or burrito bowls.

Farmers’ Market Broccoli Salad

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Adapted from recipe by Healthy Seasonal Recipes, shared by My Saratoga Kitchen Table

Serves: 6

 

INGREDIENTS

*Ingredients available at the farmers’ market

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt*
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoon brown mustard*
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled*
  • 1 shallot, minced*
  • 5 cups chopped raw broccoli*
  • 1 cup finely chopped fennel bulb*
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese*

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add bacon, shallot, broccoli, fennel, and cheese and stir to coat with the dressing.

 

NOTES

Steam broccoli for a couple of minutes to remove raw texture, if desired.