Author: bloomingglenfarm

26 May

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Kale is such a powerhouse of a vegetable, chock full of vitamins and minerals.  Since we are traveling for the holiday weekend, I wanted to create a recipe that would be able to come with us.  These kale chips are the perfect way to bring some of the farm with you when you travel.

Ranch Kale Chips

Ingredients:
1 bunch kale
1-2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 ½ Tbsp homemade ranch seasoning

Homemade Ranch Seasoning:  1 ½ Tbsp parsley, 3 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 ½ tsp dill, 1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper

Directions:

  • Combine spices for ranch seasoning and set aside.
  • Soak kale leaves in sink filled with water for a few minutes to remove any dirt.
  • Drain sink.
  • Remove middle rib/stem from each leaf and cut into 2-3 inch pieces.
  • Dry kale pieces in salad spinner and then between dish clothes or paper towels.

*This is the most important step to getting crispy kale chips!  You want the leaves as dry as possible.

  • Place the dried kale pieces in a large bowl. Add oil and massage into leaves. The leaves should be coated in oil.
  • Add ranch seasoning and mix well.
  • Place kale pieces in a single layer on baking sheets. Do not overlap the leaves at all.

  • Bake at 250°F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and flip leaves over.  Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.  Leaves should be crispy when done.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

13 Dec

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Thanks to our farmers at Blooming Glen Farm, we now have locally-grown, fresh-ground, organic (non GMO) cornmeal available to us! An heirloom variety of dent corn, “Nothstine”, was grown and harvested on the farm and then ground into cornmeal.  You can use this tasty cornmeal in cornbread or muffin recipes, as a tasty “breading” on your favorite protein, in pancakes, or in these delicious waffles.

Cornmeal Waffles

Ingredients:
¾ cup cornmeal
¾ cup flour (all purpose; gluten free blend; or cassava)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt
2 eggs
3 Tbsp honey
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 Tbsp oil (avocado, olive, or melted coconut) or melted butter

Directions:

  • Combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine eggs, honey, milk, and oil.
  • Slowly mix dry mixture into the wet mixture until well combined.
  • Heat waffle maker and coat with cooking spray.
  • Pour ¼ – ¾ cup batter into waffle maker. The amount used depends on the size of your waffle maker.  Heat until cooked through.
  • Serve while hot and top with butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, jam, etc.

**These can be made ahead of time and frozen.  Just reheat in the toaster or oven.

 Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

10 Nov

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If you renewed your full share CSA membership for next season during the early bird renewal period, you received a pound of dry Tiger’s Eye Beans from the farm (also for sale at the farmers markets Blooming Glen attends).  These beans are beautiful, but also taste amazing.  They can be cooked and served as a side, pureed and made into a dip, or added to soups, stews, or chilis.  This recipe showcases the beans in a delicious chicken chili.

Tiger’s Eye Chicken Chili

Ingredients:
1 cup dry tiger’s eye beans
4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable), divided
1 poblano pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili pepper
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Serve with- cooked rice, shredded cheese, sour cream

Directions:

SOAKING AND COOKING BEANS-

  • Pour dry beans into a colander and rinse.

  • Place beans in a large bowl and cover with water (4-6 cups). Allow to soak at least 8 hours.
  • Drain beans in colander and rinse with fresh water.
  • Add soaked beans to a large stockpot with 3 cups of broth. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour.
  • Alternately, cook on low in your crock pot (cover with water or broth, add a bay leaf and salt- put on in morning before you leave for work and they will be done when you get home.)

 

ROASTING POBLANO-

  • Cook poblano pepper directly over stove burner or on grill. Rotate to cook and char each side.

  • Place in a ziplock bag and seal.
  • Allow to cool a little bit.
  • Once you can safely handle the pepper, peel off the skin, remove stem, and remove seeds.
  • Chop into small pieces and set aside.

 

MAKING CHILI-

  • In another large pot, heat oil.
  • Add garlic and onion and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces. Add to onion and garlic.  Cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add cooked beans, poblano pepper, 1 cup broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve over rice. Top with shredded cheese and sour cream.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

04 Nov

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The watermelon radish is the star of this simple but stunning dish.  Its flavor is mild and sweet and the beautiful colors of the chopped radish make this dish shine.  Adjust the heat level to your liking. Enjoy this pico de gallo as a snack with chips, as a topping on tacos or fajitas, or simply as a garnish on a salad or scrambled eggs.

Radish Pico de Gallo

Ingredients:
1 large watermelon radish
½ large onion or 1 full small onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1-3 Tbsp jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp lime zest
½ tsp sea salt

Directions:

  • Finely chop watermelon radish and place in medium bowl.

  • Finely dice onion and add to bowl with radish.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, lime zest, and sea salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving if possible.
  • Serve with chips, as a topping on tacos or fajitas, or on top of a salad or scrambled eggs.

  • This will keep for one week in the refrigerator.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

28 Oct

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A twist on the traditional sweet potato casserole, this recipe is full of flavor and combines butternut squash and sweet potatoes with a nutty streusel topping. Stop there and and let the sweetness of the squash and sweet potato shine, or keep going and give a nod to tradition with the addition of some mini marshmallows. Either way this is a delicious fall recipe, perfect for a sweet treat or a holiday side.

Twice Baked Butternut Squash Streusel

Ingredients:
1 butternut squash
4 Tbsp coconut oil or butter, melted
2 medium sweet potatoes
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp nutmeg
3 eggs

Streusel Ingredients:
1 cup pecans
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp sea salt
½ cup flour (can sub with gluten free option)
6 Tbsp salted butter, cold

Optional- add up to 2 cups mini marshmallows

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Slice butternut squash in half and remove the seeds. Discard seeds or save to roast.
  • Place the squash halves in a baking dish cut side up. Poke holes in the squash with a fork.
  • Brush on 1 Tbsp oil or butter.
  • Clean sweet potatoes. Poke with a fork or knife and wrap in foil.
  • Place squash and sweet potatoes in oven. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • When squash and sweet potatoes are done, they will be fork tender.

  • Remove and let cool a little bit.
  • Scoop out the flesh of the squash leaving ½ inch border on the skins. Be careful not to break the outer shell.  Place flesh in food processor.

  • Remove the skins from the sweet potatoes and discard. Place the flesh in the food processor with the squash.
  • Add oil/butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, sea salt, nutmeg, and eggs to food processor.
  • Process on high until all ingredients are well combined and mixture is smooth.
  • Spoon mixture back into squash shells.
  • Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  • While squash is cooking, make streusel. Combine pecans, cinnamon, sea salt, and flour in food processor.  Pulse to chop the nuts.

  • Add cold butter and pulse to combine. Your mixture should be crumbly.  Do not over mix.
  • Remove squash from oven and top with streusel topping.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes. If adding marshmallows, remove after 5 minutes, top with marshmallows, and then cook remaining 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member, and CSA Cooking Coach.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

20 Oct

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Popcorn grown fresh on the farm is such a wonderful treat- it just tastes better than store bought, and pops up to a wonderful fluffy texture! It is an easy snack- great for after school or work, for movie nights, or family game nights.  It is simple to make on your stovetop or even your microwave, and can be topped with a variety of delicious flavors. I’ve included topping suggestions as well as five recipes for you to experiment with: Sweet & Spicy, Savory, Nut Butter, Herb Citrus and Popcorn Gooey Balls!

Popcorn
(Makes about 5 cups of popped kernels)

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp oil (coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)
1/3 cup popcorn kernels

Stovetop Directions:

  • Place oil in a large heavy bottomed pan with lid.
  • Heat oil to medium and then turn down to low.
  • Place 3 kernels into the pan to test the oil. After they pop, remove them with a slotted spoon.
  • Pour the rest of the popcorn kernels into the pan and cover with lid.
  • Shake the pan to prevent burning or sticking.
  • Continue shaking every couple of seconds. Keep the pan on low heat.  Listen for the kernels to stop popping.  Popping only takes 1-2 minutes, so it is quick.
  • When popping stops, remove the pan from the heat. Slowly remove the lid.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the popped kernels to a bowl.
  • Enjoy plain or season.

 

Microwave Directions: *no oil needed

  • Place kernels in a brown paper bag.
  • Fold top of bag down twice (about 1 inch each).
  • Lay in microwave on side. Folded side down.

  • Microwave 2 minutes, 15 seconds to 2 minutes, 45 seconds (time varies depending on microwaves).
  • Listen to pops. As they slow down, remove from microwave.
  • Open bag and pour popped kernels into bowl.
  • Enjoy plain or season.

Topping Ideas:

  • Butter and sea salt
  • Coconut oil and sea salt
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Cinnamon and powdered sugar
  • Chocolate
  • Caramel
  • or try one of the following recipes…

 

Sweet and Spicy Popcorn

Ingredients:  6 Tbsp maple syrup, ½ jalapeno (or other hot pepper), ¼ tsp sea salt, 5 cups popped popcorn

Directions:  Roughly chop the jalapeno- do not remove seeds or membranes.  Place the maple syrup and the jalapeno in a small saucepan.  Simmer on low for 10 minutes.  Strain.  Add sea salt to spicy syrup and mix.  Place popcorn in large bowl.  Drizzle syrup over the popcorn.  Toss to coat.

 

Savory Popcorn

Ingredients:  2 Tbsp butter, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp sea salt, 5 cups popped popcorn

Directions:  In a small saucepan, melt butter.  Once melted, remove from heat and add onion powder, garlic powder, and sea salt.  Mix.  Place popcorn in large bowl.  Drizzle butter mixture over the popcorn.  Toss to coat.

 

Peanut Butter Popcorn

Ingredients:  3 Tbsp honey, 3 Tbsp peanut butter (or other nut butter), ¾ tsp vanilla, 5 cups popped popcorn

Directions:  In a small saucepan, add honey, peanut butter, and vanilla.  Heat and mix until well combined.  Place popcorn in large bowl.  Drizzle peanut butter mixture over the popcorn.  Toss to coat.  Lay out on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet to cool.

 

Herb Citrus Popcorn

Ingredients:  2 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 tsp citrus zest (orange, lime, etc.), 1 tsp finely chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, lemon thyme, lemon verbena, etc.), ¾ tsp sea salt, 5 cups popped popcorn

Directions:  In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil.  Once melted, remove from heat and add citrus zest, chopped herbs, and sea salt.  Mix.  Place popcorn in large bowl.  Drizzle coconut oil mixture over the popcorn.  Toss to coat.

 

Popcorn Gooey Balls

Ingredients:  1 ½ Tbsp butter, 2 cups mini marshmallows, 5 cups popped popcorn

Directions:  Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.  Once melted, add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.  Add popcorn and mix well.  Using an ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into balls.  Place on wax paper to cool.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member and CSA Coach.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes. Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

14 Oct

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The fresh baby Hawaiian ginger has been such a beautiful treat in our shares the past few weeks.  There are so many amazing ways to use this fresh ginger.  You can use it in stir fries or soups, in smoothies or teas, pickle or crystallize it, or simply in a marinade or dressing.  Ginger not only tastes fantastic, but its nutritional benefits include supporting digestion, improving circulation, decreasing inflammation, and boosting immune systems.  In the culinary world, it is known as one of the healthiest spices you can consume.  Naturally, I wanted to make this flavorful and nutritionally dense ginger the star of this week’s recipe- creating a versatile syrup that can be used in many different ways!

 

Ginger Syrup

Ingredients:
2 cups water
½ – 1 cup fresh ginger, finely chopped*
½ cup honey

  • Combine the water and ginger in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Add honey and stir to dissolve.
  • Cover and allow to sit for one hour.
  • Strain through a cheesecloth or nut bag. Squeeze the ginger to remove as much juice as possible.
  • Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. This syrup will last for a few weeks in the fridge.

*Using ½ cup of chopped ginger creates a mild syrup.  Increasing the amount of ginger up to 1 cup makes a spicier version.

What can you use this syrup for?

  • Use in dressings and marinades.
  • Use in cocktails, teas, lemonades, etc.
  • Add to smoothies.
  • Add to coffee.
  • Drink a spoonful when feeling under the weather.

 

Easy Ginger Ale

Ingredients:
3 Tbsp ginger syrup
1 tsp lime juice
6 oz club soda
4 oz ice
Lime slice and fresh mint, for garnish

Fill glass with ice.  In a measuring cup, combine the ginger syrup, lime juice, and club soda.  Pour over the ice.  Garnish with a slice of lime and mint.

 

Ginger Tea

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp ginger syrup
6-8 oz hot water
1 lemon slice

Combine all ingredients in a mug.  Serve hot.

 

Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients:
1-2 shots of espresso
2 Tbsp ginger syrup
4-6 oz milk of choice
Fresh nutmeg and cinnamon, for garnish

Make espresso.  Stir in ginger syrup.  Froth or heat milk.  Pour over espresso and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon.

 

Hot Toddy

Ingredients:
8 oz water
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp orange zest
1 ½ Tbsp ginger syrup
1 tsp honey
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp orange juice
1-2 oz whiskey/bourbon**
Lemon or orange slice, for garnish

In a small saucepan, heat water with cinnamon and clove.  Bring to a boil.  Add lemon zest and orange zest and simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from heat.  Add ginger syrup, honey, lemon juice, orange juice, and whiskey.  Strain and pour into mug.  Serve hot with a lemon or orange slice.

**Make this a mocktail by subbing the whiskey with water.

 

Apple Cider Whiskey Sour

Ingredients:
Ice
¼ cup apple cider
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp ginger syrup
1 egg white
1-2 oz whiskey**
Cinnamon, for garnish

Fill rocks glass with ice.  In shaker, combine apple cider, lemon juice, ginger syrup, egg white, and whiskey.  Shake well.  Pour over ice and sprinkle with cinnamon.

**Make this a mocktail by subbing the whiskey with water.

 

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member, and now the CSA Cooking Coach.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

07 Oct

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Lima beans are new to the farm this year.  We have been able to head to the fields and pick them ourselves.  This recipe showcases the flavor of these fall harvested beans along with the sweet peppers, sweet onions, tomatoes, garlic and hot peppers in our shares this week.

Fresh Lima Bean Salad with Spicy Garlic Lime Dressing

Ingredients:
1 quart fresh lima beans (in pods, equals about 1 ½ cups shelled beans)
2 sweet peppers
½ medium sweet onion
1 medium beefsteak tomato

Dressing Ingredients:
¼ cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 Tbsp)
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ tsp finely diced hot pepper
½ tsp sea salt
Pinch black pepper

  • Shuck lima beans.
  • In medium pot on stovetop, boil water.
  • Place shucked beans into pot. Bring water back to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.  Cook for about 15 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Wash, remove seeds, and slice sweet peppers into thin strips.
  • Peel and slice onion into thin slices.
  • Prepare tomato. Slice and remove seeds.  Cut into cubes.  You should have about 1 cup of chopped tomatoes.

  • Place sweet peppers, onion, and tomatoes in medium bowl. Add beans.
  • Make dressing. Combine all ingredients and whisk well.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Allow salad to marinate in refrigerator for an hour before serving.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

01 Oct

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Some of us get sentimental or even sad when the summer season winds down and our favorite fruits are gone until the following year. I look for as many ways as I can to preserve the bright flavors to enhance snacks and meals through the quieter seasons ahead. Many farmers at the season’s end have an excess of produce and encourage us to preserve for the future. Some projects, like freezing, require only a sheet tray and space; others demand more time and labor. This variation on a childhood favorite is an epicurean delight and a surprise to all who taste it.

Tomato Leather

Ingredients:
Tomatoes- 3 pounds (or more)
Fresh herbs, chopped- 1 Tbs. (or 1 tsp. dried) per pound of tomatoes *see below for more seasoning suggestions

I begin by coring and quartering at least a few pounds of tomatoes. I add them to a large pot and heat them over medium heat until the liquids begin to boil. To save time, I pour off most of the liquids a few times throughout the cooking process, leaving just enough to keep the tomatoes simmering. After they have broken down and take on more of a crushed-tomato look, I puree them either directly in the pot using an immersion blender or I transfer the contents to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Once smooth, I return the tomatoes to the pot, and I continue to cook them over medium-low heat until the consistency looks somewhere in between thick tomato sauce and tomato paste. At that point, I turn off the heat, and consider flavors!

Per pound of fresh tomatoes used, I add 1 teaspoon of dried herbs or 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs to the pureed and reduced sauce. Basil, thyme, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, or even balsamic vinegar work well! Stir well and allow to cool in the refrigerator. (If you’re wanting to make more than one flavor, cool the puree, and once it is cold, divide it into smaller portions, mixing your preferred herb or flavor into each one)

Then for the passive part: if you are going to use your oven, set the temperature to between 135 and 175 (many ovens only go as low as 175). Line a baking sheet (or multiple, depending on the quantity you’ve prepared) with parchment paper or a silicone mat and spread the mixture about 1/4” thick over the whole surface. You’ll have the best results if you start with a relatively smooth surface. You can also prep the puree for a dehydrator if you have one with suitable trays.

Cook the puree until you can touch it without any adhering to your finger – it takes about 4-8 hours in the oven and between 8 and 12 hours in a dehydrator. You’ll know it is done when you can pull your homemade sheet of fruit leather clean off of the parchment paper. Let it cool and then cut it according to your desire! Bread-slice-sized squares make for excellent additions to breakfast sandwiches, smaller strips make for easy additions to winter pastas, stews or soups.

Recipe and photos by Evan Dubchansky. Evan, his partner, and I (the trusty dehydrator) all live in West Philadelphia. Evan spends his weekends exchanging produce and inspiration with his community at the local farmers market, while I dry all kinds of eclectic treats for their snacking and baking habits. You can follow our creations on Instagram at @e.dubchansky

30 Sep

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The farm is a great place to learn about new produce.  Almost every year there are new varieties of vegetables that we get to taste and experiment with.  This year is no exception.  Koginut squash is a delicious new winter squash, a cross between kabocha squash and butternut squash, that our farmers planted.  When I was researching this new squash, the flavor was described as having notes of vanilla and citrus which immediately led me to dreaming of a breakfast recipe.  These pancakes incorporate koginut squash puree with local oats, maple syrup, and eggs, all of which can be found at the farm.

Koginut Squash Pancakes
(recipe makes about 12-14 pancakes)

Ingredients:
¾ cup koginut squash puree*
2 eggs
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp oil (options- melted coconut oil, avocado oil, light olive oil, etc.)
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups oat flour **
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
Butter or coconut oil, for cooking

*Koginut Squash Puree: Slice off the top (stem) and bottom of the squash.  Slice in half from top to bottom.  Remove the seeds (set aside to roast or discard).  Slice from top to bottom into wedges, using the outside ridges as guides.  Ideally the wedges should be equally thick.  Peel off skin using a knife or vegetable peeler.  Lay the slices on a parchment lined baking sheet.  Brush both sides with melted coconut oil (you will need about 1 Tbsp).

Bake at 425°F for 25-35 minutes or until squash is fork tender.  Remove from oven and place in food processor or blender.  Process on high until a smooth puree is formed.  Depending on the size of the squash, you should get about 3-4 cups of puree.

**You can purchase oat flour, but it is very easy to make.  Place dry oatmeal in a high-speed blender or food processor and process until a nice flour is formed.  Store in an airtight container.

  • In a medium bowl, combine squash puree, eggs, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and water.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, sea salt, and nutmeg.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. The batter should be a little thicker, but if it seems too thick you can add additional water 1 Tbsp at a time to get desired consistency.
  • Melt butter or coconut oil on a skillet or griddle.

  • On medium low heat, pour ¼ cup of batter onto pan for each pancake. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes and flip.  Cook an additional 2-3 minutes and then remove from griddle.
  • Serve with butter, maple syrup, chopped nuts, and/or confectionary sugar.

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com