We were sincerely hoping and praying that the crisis had passed before we opened at our normal date for the season. However, it looks as if we are going to be in this for longer than we originally thought. As with all of you, this is uncharted territory for us and realize that it requires some creativity and flexibility. We love our customers and consider all [...]
Ingredients: 5 T. butter 2 candy onions, chopped 2 lbs. tomatoes, chopped ½ t. basil 3 T. flour 2 c. chicken broth ¼ t. baking soda Sugar, to taste 12 oz. evaporated milk Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, and [...]
Preparation Husk and trim the ears, remove silks and wash. Prepare ice bath for cooling blanched corn. Corn-on-the-cob Water blanch 1 minute. Cool in ice water promptly and completely to prevent a "cobby" taste. Drain and package. Seal and freeze. Whole Kernel Corn Water blanch 1 minute. Cool promptly, drain and cut from cob. Package, leaving ½-inch headspace. Seal and freeze. Frozen corn is best [...]
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage 1 c. chopped onions Garlic to taste 6 c. beef broth ½ c. water 2 c. tomatoes, chopped ½. t. basil ½ t. oregano 8 oz. tomato sauce 1 ½ c. zucchini, cubed 3 T. parsley grated parmesan cheese Directions: Brown sausage and onions; drain fat, if necessary. Add garlic, broth, water, tomatoes, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to [...]
Storing Green Beans Dry green beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If they are damp when purchased, remove them from the bag, dry and then re-bag for storage. Freezing Green Beans Wash beans and trim the ends. Cut if desired. Blanch by immersing in boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately remove and place in ice water to stop the cooking. [...]
Eating seasonally has never tasted so good! Ingredients: 4 or 5 Brad's small to medium yellow squash, unpeeled and sliced in round pieces 4 slices Brad's Premier bacon, cooked crisp, drained and crumbled (save drippings) 1/3 c. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 t. dried basil or 1 ½ t. fresh chopped basil 1/2 t. dried parsley 1/2 t. minced garlic 2 t. sugar [...]
Love to eat seasonally and locally? Then tempt your Spring palate with this delightful farm-fresh bok choy salad recipe from Brad's! Ingredients: ¼ c. butter 2 T. sugar ½ c. sesame seeds 2 (3 oz.) pkgs. Ramen noodles (uncooked, broken up, DO NOT use seasoning packs) 3 oz. sliced almonds 2 lb. bok choy, washed and chopped into small pieces 4 green onions, chopped ¼ c. red [...]
Quick, easy, and incredibly delicious, our recipe for Brad's Angus Beef Fajitas is sure to please! Ingredients: Marinated Beef 1 lb boneless sirloin steak or skirt steak 4 T.orange or lime juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 t. cumin powder 1 t. chili powder 1/2 t. salt Black pepper Fajitas 2 - 3 T. oil 2 bell peppers, sliced 1 candy onion, halved and sliced Avocado Sour Cream Directions: Thinly slice steak and add to marinade ingredients [...]
There is no doubt that Brad's has the tastiest asparagus around, but how can you keep it fresh and delicious once you get it home? Here are 5 easy ways to store and prepare asparagus from Brad's Farm market! Enjoy! Storage- Fresh Storage - Store in the refrigerator upright in a bowl with enough water to cover the bottom 1/2” of the stems. Use within 3-4 [...]
Wouldn't it be great to be able to enjoy the taste of Brad's sweet strawberries after strawberry season is over in the spring? You can if you freeze them correctly! You can enjoy strawberry smoothies, pies, tarts, treats and more practically year-round with these 5 easy steps for freezing your strawberries from Brad's! Wash berries whole and let them dry. Don’t soak them long in water as [...]
