Grandma Verna’s Old-Fashioned Pickles
Perfect for Your Spring Garden Cucumber Harvest At BLeaves Farms, spring brings with it a kind of magic. Fresh blossoms, longer days, and the overflowing bounty of the garden. One of the most prolific...
Category: Recipes
We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite recipes created by Jeff the Fire Chef, our talented chef here at BLeaves Farms. These beloved dishes, crafted with passion and expertise, have been requested by our readers who wanted to bring a taste of Jeff’s culinary creations into their own kitchens. From comforting classics to exciting new flavors, these recipes are perfect for anyone looking to enjoy high-quality, delicious meals at home. Enjoy cooking up a storm with Jeff’s top picks and bring a bit of BLeaves Farms into your dining experience!
Grow This Gorgeous Gourd: Waltham Butternut Squash
Another Spring Garden star from BLeaves Farms is the Waltham Butternut Squash. If you’re looking for a garden vegetable that’s delicious, nutritious, easy to store, and absolutely rewarding to grow, look no further. This...
Slow Living, Warm Kitchens, and the Heavenly Aroma of Amish Bread
In a world that often feels like it’s moving too fast, there’s something deeply grounding about kneading dough by hand. The rhythmic motion, the feel of flour on your fingertips, the rising anticipation, literally...
How to Make Homemade Mozzarella Cheese (and Why You Should!)
There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, homemade mozzarella cheese. Whether you’re adding it to a farm-fresh Caprese salad, melting it over homemade pizza, or simply enjoying a slice with a drizzle of...
Lavender-Infused Meyer Lemon Matcha Lemonade: A Refreshing & Health-Boosting Drink
There’s something truly special about crafting a drink using fresh ingredients from the garden. Today, I felt inspired to create something unique starting with the treasures from our own grove and herb garden. We...
Harvesting Dill: How to Grow, Store, and Use This Flavorful Herb
At BLeaves Farms, we love growing fresh herbs, and dill is one of our absolute favorites. We planted it in our fall garden, letting it thrive in the cool weather, and now that it’s...
How to Grow Peanuts: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Bountiful Harvest
Did you know peanuts aren’t actually nuts? They’re legumes, related to beans and peas, and they grow underground, making them an incredibly unique crop. If you live in a hot climate like Arizona, peanuts...
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This light and refreshing Mediterranean Orzo Salad, crafted by Jeff the Fire Chef, is a perfect blend of farm-fresh ingredients and bold Greek flavors. Tossed in a classic Greek dressing, this dish features tender orzo, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and creamy feta for the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh.
Farm to Table Broccoli Cheese Soup
Our fresh, creamy Broccoli Soup is made with homegrown broccoli, harvested at peak flavor from our garden at Bleaves Farms. This wholesome, nutrient-rich soup is packed with vibrant greens, farm-fresh ingredients, and a touch of comforting warmth in every spoonful.
The Mighty Pinto Bean: A Warm-Weather Superfood for Your Garden and Kitchen
Pinto beans have been a staple in many cultures for generations, especially in Latin American cuisine. Not only are they delicious and versatile, but they also thrive in warm climates, making them an excellent...
Parmesan Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Cremini Baby Bella Mushrooms
The scorching summer heat brings an abundant harvest of our favorite sun-loving crops. It’s the perfect time of year for squash enthusiasts, as our garden is brimming with vibrant, heat-loving squash. Today, we’re excited to share a delicious recipe that celebrates this seasonal bounty: Parmesan Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spinach & Cremini Baby Bella Mushrooms.
Spring Harvest Fire-Roasted Cherry Tomato Basil Soup
As the Spring season graces us with its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, there’s nothing quite as delightful as a bowl of homemade tomato soup. BLeaves Farms is currently brimming with juicy, sun-ripened cherry tomatoes and fragrant basil, two ingredients that are quintessential to this time of year. Today, we’re excited to share a special recipe that perfectly showcases these Springtime treasures. Join us as we transform these humble yet plentiful harvests into an amazing fire-roasted tomato basil soup that captures the essence of the season in every spoonful. Whether you’re enjoying it as a comforting starter, a complimenting side, or a light meal, this soup is a delicious celebration of Spring’s freshest offerings. It goes along great with gourmet grilled cheese on sourdough bread!
Zucchini Corn Fritters
From the kitchen of Jeff the Fire Chef comes another original recipe to celebrate seasonal farm to table cooking. Inspired by his Polish grandmother’s potato pancake recipe, but with a Tex Mex twist, this wholesome meal provides a wonderful opportunity to use up boatloads of zucchini from the Spring garden. The roasted corn and sweated poblano pepper flavors compliment each other well for a mouthwatering, cost effective meal that will leave your taste buds satisfied as well as plenty of leftovers to enjoy.
Zucchini Burrito Boats
If you (or your neighbors) planted zucchini, God knows you’re trying to come up with new and clever ways to put your Springtime bounty to use. Here is a healthy, easy-to-make solution! This is a great low carb, flavorful, farm to table meal with a Mexican flair.
