Category: Lemon Juice - Farm-Fresh Market

Summer Squash and Fresh Ricotta “Oreos”

9/14/2022

Ingredients
16 ounces fresh ricotta
3 tablespoons good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
10 large leaves fresh basil, rinsed, patted dry and chiffonaded
4 large ripe summer squash, trimmed and sliced into 1 1/2-inch rounds

Directions
1.  In a large bowl, combine ricotta, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper and basil. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the squash without overcrowding the pan and cook in batches, flipping after about 3 minutes, until both sides are golden brown and squash is just cooked through. Don't overcook or you'll end up with soggy sandwiches.
3.   Remove from pan and transfer to a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Allow to cool to at least room temperature. You shouldn't feel any heat or see steam rising from them. If they are too warm, the ricotta stuffing will melt.
4. Make your "oreos" by placing the ricotta mixture on top of one squash round and topping with another squash rouund.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cantaloupe, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

8/17/2022

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5-7 ounces (1 medium bunch) arugula
3 cups chopped cantaloupe (about 1 pound)
1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (about 4 ounces)
⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios or pepitas (toasted if you like)
¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves

Directions

Whisk lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
Add arugula and cantaloupe and toss to coat.
Transfer to a serving platter and top with goat cheese, pistachios and basil.

Roasted Carrot and Cauliflower Hummus

6/15/2022

Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds whole carrots (about 6 large carrots)
4 tablespoons olive oil, halved and divided
1/2 head of small cauliflower, roughly 2 1/2 cups florets
1/8 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons cumin

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 415 degrees.
Line the whole carrots and cauliflower florets on a large baking sheet. Coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Cook for 45-55 minutes or until carrots and cauliflower are soft and slightly caramelized.
Place all remaining ingredients, the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and roasted vegetables in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Store in the refrigerator.

Carrot Slaw

6/1/2022

This recipe is adapted from a Bobby Flay original.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled and shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper until smooth.
Whisk in the olive oil until completely blended.
Toss the shredded carrots with the dressing in a large bowl. Taste and season with more salt or pepper as needed.
Add the parsley and toss.
Chill 30 minutes before serving.

Arugula Pesto

4/27/2022

Ingredients

2 cups tightly packed fresh arugula
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about ½ lemon)
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup good extra virgin olive oil
handful of walnuts, pine nuts or almonds (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese and nuts (if using) in a blender or a small food processor.
Pulse until combined and then, with the blender or food processor running, drizzle in olive oil until a pesto forms, scraping down sides as needed.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Sautéed Arugula

3/30/2022

Peppery sautéed arugula is dressed in a delicate buttery sauce with lemon, garlic and sherry vinegar. Pair this quick and easy side dish with roasted chicken or fish. Adapted from Eating Well.

Servings: 4
Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 small cloves garlic, chopped
3 (5-ounce) containers arugula
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt

Preparation

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Gradually add arugula to the pot, stirring constantly, until all the arugula is wilted and has released all its moisture, about 3 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, quickly transfer the wilted arugula to a bowl, leaving any liquid in the pot.
Increase heat to medium-high; cook, undisturbed, until the liquid reduces by half, about 2 minutes. Add butter, vinegar, lemon juice and salt; cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Return the arugula to the pot and stir to coat the greens evenly in the sauce. Sprinkle with lemon zest before serving.

Potato Vegetable Soup

1/20/2021

Serves 6
Ingredients
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
1 Tablespoon olive or grapeseed oil
6 medium to large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
6 cups vegetable broth
2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 cup kale
3 Tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large soup pot, cook the potato cubes in 6 cups of broth for 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil to medium high in a pan and add the onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly soft. Add the carrot, celery and garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent (about 10 minutes).
Add the vegetables to the potatoes and reduce the heat to simmer. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.
Add the kale and lemon juice.
If using beans, add to the soup. Pureeing ONE can cannellini beans prior to adding gives the soup a creamy texture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Cook until the soup is serving temperature and ladle into bowls.

*This soup is great as prepared or with additions such as ham, chicken or sausage.

Creamy Corn Soup

9/23/2020

Serves 4
3 cups milk
2 to 2½ cups fresh corn kernels
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, cooked and cubed
I teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon chili paste or Tabasco sauce
1 cup light cream, room temperature
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Garnish options:
¼ cup crumbled bacon
¼ cup shredded basil
¼ cup shredded dill
¼ cup chervil
¼ cup marjoram

Place the milk, corn, onions, potatoes, lemon juice and chili paste in a food processor or a blender. Process until completely puréed.
Pour the purée into a soup pot and gently bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer about 15 minutes, until the onions have been fully cooked. Continue stirring frequently.
Add the salt and pepper to taste.
Slowly add the light cream, continuing to stir.
Ladle into soup bowls. Sprinkle with the garnish of your choice and serve.

Capellini with Arugula

6/3/2020

Serves 4
1 pound dried capellini
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus additional for finishing
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus additional for finishing
1 cup baby arugula
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
½ lemon

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Place capellini in the boiling water, stir well and cook until al dente
While the pasta is cooking, heat oil and butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Stir in garlic, lemon peel, lemon juice, broth, basil, salt and pepper and raise heat to medium-high. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Drain pasta, return it to its cooking pot and immediately pour the heated sauce over it, along with the arugula and parsley. Gently toss the pasta and sauce together. Transfer pasta to heated serving bowl. Top with grated cheese, a light sprinkling of salt and freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Shaved Heirloom Carrots and Parsnips adapted from Milk Street

2/19/2020

Serves 4
8 to 10 large colorful heirloom carrots (about 1½ pounds), scrubbed
3 small to medium parsnips, scrubbed
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 star anise pods
¼ cup lemon juice, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon white sugar, plus more as needed
½ cup lightly packed fresh Italian parsley, shredded

Use a Y-style peeler or a mandoline to shave the carrots from top to bottom into long, wide ribbons, rotating as you go. Stop shaving when you reach the core; discard the cores.
Place the ribbons in a large, microwave-safe bowl and toss with ¾ teaspoon salt. Cover and microwave on high until wilted but still crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, stirring once halfway through; set aside, uncovered, leaving any liquid in the bowl.
In a small saucepan over medium, toast the poppy seeds, stirring often, until fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the seeds to a small bowl. In the same saucepan over medium, heat the oil, garlic and star anise, stirring occasionally, until the garlic begins to brown at the edges, 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce the temperature to low, add the lemon juice and sugar, then whisk until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, for 3 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic and star anise.
Pour the warm dressing over the carrots and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Add the poppy seeds and parsley, then toss again. Taste and season with additional salt, lemon juice and/or sugar, then transfer to a serving dish.

NOTE: Don't overcook the carrots in the microwave. The ribbons should be wilted but still have texture; they shouldn't be completely tender and limp. And be sure to let the carrots stand for 15 minutes after dressing to absorb the flavors.

Seckle Pears Roasted with Wine, Vanilla, Thyme and Marscapone

10/16/2019

Serves: 4
Cream
1 cup whipping cream
1 whole vanilla bean
½ cup Mascarpone
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
Roasted Pears
8 Seckel pears, halved and cored
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sweet butter, diced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ cup dry red wine
16 small sprigs of fresh thyme, divided

Pour the cream into a medium bowl.
Carefully slit the vanilla bean down one side and scrape the seeds into the cream. Stir well then add the bean pod too. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour
Pre heat oven to 375°.
Place pear halves cut side up in a baking dish large enough for them to fit snugly.
Pour the wine into the bottom of the baking dish.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the pears. Then sprinkle the pears with the granulated sugar.
Top the pears with half of the thyme sprigs.
Place the baking dish into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the pears.
Remove from the oven, turn the pears cut side down and return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove the cold cream from the refrigerator. Add the mascarpone to the bowl and beat with an electric whisk until well blended.
Add the confectioner’s sugar to the cream mixture and continue whisking until soft peaks will form.
Remove the pears from the oven when a toothpick will slide into the flesh easily. Discard the roasted thyme sprigs.
Place pears on serving dishes. Top with a substantial dollop of the cream and garnish with the remaining thyme sprigs.

NOTE: the pears can be roasted in advance and re-warmed when desired.

Roasted Spicy Cauliflower

8/28/2019

Serves 5 to 6

2½ cups dry white wine
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 head cauliflower, leaves removed

Preheat oven to 475°.
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the wine, oil kosher salt, juice, butter, red pepper flakes, sugar and bay leaf, stir and return to a boil.
Add the whole cauliflower head, return to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, rotating the head in the pot, until a skewer or knife can be easily inserted into the center.
Transfer the head to a colander and drain well. Then place the cauliflower head into a rimmed baking dish.
Place the dish into the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, rotating it in the oven at the halfway mark, until golden brown.
Transfer the whole head to a serving dish. Cut the head into 1 to 1½ inch slabs and serve.