Caramel Apple Cake

This cake is a riff on the classic tarte tatin.  Try it with a dash of orange zest in the caramel and the cake, or really fresh cardamom if you have it.  I made it yesterday for lunch in the hoophouse.
Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake
For caramel
5 T butter
3/4 brown sugar
6 apples
pinch allspice
For cake
2 c flour
1/2 [...]

Leek, Chard & Cheddar Quiche

I made this fabulous quiche yesterday with fresh chard and leeks from the garden.  Another is in the menu plan for this week.  I tell you, chard & eggs with cheddar is magic.
Generous 1/2 bunch of chard
1 large leek
4 eggs
2 c cream
1 c shredded sharp cheddar, packed
3 T butter
1 t salt
generous pinch freshly grated nutmeg
fresh [...]

Apple Crisp

4 lbs apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 c water or apple cider (better)
1 1/2 c flour
1/3 c rolled oats
1/2 c brown sugar
3/4 c white sugar
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
2/3 c butter

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Butter 9×13 pan.
Mix flour and spices in a bowl.  Cut in butter until the mixture is crimbly and even.  Stir [...]

Soy-ginger marinade

2T soy sauce
2T lemon juice
1 T red wine vinegar
1 T ginger, grated
1 clove garlic
1/4 t salt
1/4 t crushed red pepper

Crush garlic with salt and pepper flakes.  Stir into remaining ingredients.

Savory Tomato Jam

This is fabulous on sandwiches or with cheese and crackers.

6 lbs tomatoes
4 c sugar
8 T fresh lime juice
4T fresh ginger, coarsley chopped
3 t cumin
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t cloves
4 t salt
2 T crushed red pepper flakes

Chop tomatoes.  Add to pan with remaining ingredients, cook until jam like.  Be careful at the end not to let the [...]

Roasted Vegetable Stock

This stock is a lot of work, but so worth it; it is delicious!  It is good to make and can or freeze when the garden is overflowing and all you need to purchase are the mushrooms (unless you are lucky enough to have your own) and wine.  Double the recipe, and don’t bother peeling [...]