June 19, 2024
Good morning everyone! This is a very exciting week because the first of a plentiful harvest of fruit is making its way into our baskets. We have not one, but two types of fruit this week: apricots and nectarines! The … Continued
Fennel and kohlrabi salad
1 small bulb fennel well-cleaned and trimmed 1 small tender kohlrabi, peeled and trimmed 1/2 red onion sliced thin into half-moons 1 cup minced flat leaf parsley zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice salt and pepper to taste pinch of red pepper flakes fennel … Continued
June 12, 2024
Although the June heat has finally arrived in earnest, this week’s share is still showcasing the cooler weather crops. A few new additions this week are arugula, fennel, and kohlrabi. Although arugula is a salad staple at this point (and … Continued
June 5, 2024
Happy Monday! We have such a wonderful basket for you this week, featuring items from a few longtime friends of the CSA. Bob Haskell grew this week’s spring onions at his farm in Cottonwood. Bob is a longtime fixture of the Verde … Continued
Roasted daikon radishes
1 ½ pounds purple daikon radishes, cut into ¾ inch pieces 1-2 tablespoons regular olive oil ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, or amount to taste ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or amount to taste, plus more for serving ¼ teaspoon ground … Continued
May 29, 2024
We hope you enjoyed your first week of the CSA season! We really started things off with a bang this year and I have a feeling it will be one of our best seasons yet. The weather has been absolutely … Continued
Homemade Ranch Dressing
½ cup good-quality mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ½ cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, OR 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 ½ teaspoons fresh minced dill, OR ½ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste In a medium bowl, whisk … Continued
Garlic bok choy
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 5 cloves garlic – minced 2 large shallots – minced 2 pounds baby bok choy – halved or quartered 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan. Add the … Continued
May 22, 2024
Welcome to the 18th season of Verde Valley CSA! We are so excited to serve you and are so grateful for your support of our local growers. We have two main farms supplying your produce: Willowbrook Farm in Camp Verde, and Whipstone Farm in … Continued
Turkey and butternut squash chili
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground turkey breast 1 pound butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch dice ½ cup chicken broth 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies 2 (14.5 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid 1 (15.5 ounce) can white … Continued