Simple Harvest, Abundant Blessings with Modern Farmette

Rainbow Hash

Say goodbye to the green bean casserole. This rainbow hash is a beautiful way to add color and fresh ingredients to the dinner table. Seriously – it’s SO good!

(Yield: 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium purple potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups fresh kale, stems removed and coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook potatoes, carrot and seasonings, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until tender.
• Add kale and garlic; continue cooking until vegetables are lightly browned and kale is tender, 2-4 minutes.

Roasted Grape Crostini with Double Cream Brie

One day weʼll have cows & goats and weʼll make our own cheese, but this will have to do for now. This appetizer is sure to have your guests BEGGING for more. Every ingredient is equally important; so make sure to find quality brie and great crackers. Heinen’s has everything you’ll need.

(Yield: Varies)

Ingredients:

• 4-6 cups red grapes
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Sprigs of fresh rosemary, to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Double cream brie
• Crackers of choice

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 450ºF.
• Toss grapes in olive oil and herbs.
• Roast grapes for about 20 minutes, or until they begin to split.

Citrus Vanilla Cider

We’re in love with this cider recipe. The ingredients create an incredible depth of flavor.

(Yield: 10 servings)

Ingredients:

• 8 cups apple cider
• 1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• Apple slices, optional

Instructions:

• In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, orange juice concentrate, salt, and spices.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Strain; discarding spices. Stir in vanilla. Serve with apple or orange slices, if desired.

Spiced Farm Pumpkin Pie

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without pie. In our home, it’s not pie unless it’s homemade! Miranda’s take on the classic pumpkin pie is so lovely – your guests won’t be able to resist it. The combination of spices give it a rich color and deep flavor.

(Yield: 8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 baked pie crust
• 2 eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp. melted butter
• 1 ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 ¾ tsp. cinnamon
• 1 ¼ tsp. ginger
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. cloves
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ tsp. salt

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 275ºF.
• Whisk eggs, yolks and sugars in a bowl. Add the butter, pumpkin, cream, spices, vanilla, and salt, whisk to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and bake until almost set, about 1 ½ hours. Remove and let come to room temperature. Refrigerate until chilled, if preferred.