#pomegranate and walnut stew

[allium-girl]

Fesenjan (Pomegranate, Pumpkin & Walnut Stew)

#recipes #autumnal recipes #soups #stews #pumpkin #walnuts #pomegranates

[chefsloan]

Iran meets Pakistan! Persian Fesenjan Meatballs with Pakistani Vegetable Biryani! A fusion of cuisines, oh so good!

#food #foodie #chef #foodblogger #homecook #carbs #biryani #dinner #stew #pakistanifood #iranianfood #persianfood #persian food #iranian food #pakistani food #pomegranate #walnut #fesenjan #meatball #meatballs #meatball stew #meatballstew #pomegranate stew #pomegranatestew #pomegranate walnut stew #pomegranatewalnutstew #walnuts #pomegranate and walnut stew #beef fesenjan #persian meatballs

[morethansalad]

Vegan Fesenjan / Koresht Fesenjoon (Traditional Persian Walnut & Pomegranate Stew)

#vegan #veganized #persian cuisine #iranian cuisine #middle eastern cuisine #stews #pomegranate #pomegranate molasses #walnuts #maple syrup #cinnamon #cauliflower #dinner #west asian cuisine #🤎

[natandacat]

Who wants fesenjoon :)

#its a chicken stew with pomegranate molasse and walnuts :) #served with saffran rice ofc

[wearethemakersofmanners]

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken Khoresh Fesenjan Recipe Not your typical chicken recipe! In this inventive recipe, pomegranate juice, pureed toasted walnuts, and cardamom are simmered slowly with chicken legs and onions after being sauteed in olive oil.

#pomegranate juice #chili #walnuts #soups #stews and chili

[magnificoluvr]

OH MY GODS FINALLY I HAVE AN EXCUSE TO TALK ABOUT WISH’S TIME PERIOD I AM HAPPY TO GIVE YOU FOODS FOR THAT ANONS ASK YES

Okay! So we know that with a simple Google search that Rosas located in the Mediterranean Sea off the Iberian Peninsula which contains the bulk of Portugal and Spain, the entirety of Andorra a small part of the French department of Pyrénées-Orientales, and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar.

From this knowledge we can cross reference the buildings in those areas through different time periods with the look of the buildings in wish. But Rosas hasn’t just been built it’s been going for at least 17 years, so we’ll only cross reference the castle as that was likely the first building built.

It seems similar to two buildings, the Alhambra which was built in 1238 so right at the end of the Middle Ages which lasted 500 to 1400-1500 ce. So bingo! We have our time frame! It’s anywhere after 1238!

So what were the foods in the Mediterranean like after 1238? Fishy! Literally. They ate large amounts of fish and other seafood. There were many types of soups and stews and salads were popular. They liked a variety of cheeses, and fruits were eaten both fresh or cooked. Fruits included apples, melons, dates, figs, grapes and pomegranates.

Almonds, walnuts and pistachios were used in many dishes as well as being eaten by themselves. They ate all kinds of meats including pork and numerous types of fowl.

Thank you for reading my essay that was meant to be one paragraph but quickly derailed. Don’t know if this is me being helpful or really annoying, I’m sorry if it’s the second one. Hope this helps, and personally I think Magnifico’s favourite food would either be:

• Fruits - like pomegranates and melon

• Meat - I also get those vibes from him weirdly enough

• It’s a wheel spin - He’ll eat anything and can’t pick a favourite. He’ll even mix them together sometimes and has been accused of being pregnant once for mixing olive oil with pomegranates to which his ego was wrecked for the rest of the week.

that anon’s ask was like 5 days old when i answered it but i hope they see this

#king magnifico #much appreciated

[gingertumericlemon]

what can you tell us about snow 7?

Ohhhhohoho it is BIG and AMBITIOUS! There are some swings in format and [redacted] that I think are kind of fun and silly and sexy! I will say that Eddie (and the reader!) finally gets to breathe a little.

Here’s a lil clip!

“Eddie was coming to understand that the fantasy of a life pulverized so completely into shards that it might never be reassembled was just that. A fantasy. Because to tell yourself that your life was pointless and wasted and irreparable was to absolve yourself completely. Nothing more could be asked of you. Who could blame such a man for walking out of frame forever?

But Malibu had grabbed Eddie by the scruff of the neck and shoved his nose in the mess he’d made until there was nothing to admit but that the pieces of his life were not irreparable. They were scattered and lost and dented. Not broken. And all that could be done was to prostrate himself lower still to search on hands and knees until he had them all gathered into one place again.

This sucked! Accountability sucked!

The van was gone, the loft was gone; the Eddie Munson Attaché boiled down now to a milk crate of records and paperbacks, his duffel of clothes, and his two guitars which he sometimes wore cross-gartered over his back like the katanas of a disgraced shogunate in Feudal Japan. (This image had, despite EVERYTHING, been scribbled on the back of a cigarette packet and shoved into Eddie’s notebook. He understood now those stories about beavers who tried to build dams over tape recorders playing the sounds of running water. Pointless! FUCK! If only he could drown hope entirely he’d be unstoppable!)

Soroush allowed him to pick up extra shifts with WE HAUL U SAVE. And while Eddie’s absence and newly-cropped scalp and subdued requests for more work received no outward acknowledgement, he noticed that the quantity of Soroush’s homemade lunches began to increase until there were leftovers nearly every day. “You are doing me a favor,” Soroush would shrug, pushing a half-eaten Tupperware of pomegranate walnut stew into Eddie’s hands. “My wife. Her heart will hurt if I don’t finish.”

Quietly Eddie thanked him. So much these days he did quietly.”

#edward “eddie” munson #it’s my little story!

[persianatpenn]

Celebrating Jashn e Mehregan with Khoresht e Fesenjan 

This weekend, I had the opportunity to travel home and learn how to prepare Fesenjan (فسنجان) from my mother. Fesenjan is a stew (khoresht, خورشت) made of walnuts, pomegranate, and chicken, and is served with Iranian polo: long-grain rice seasoned with saffron. The dish is of Northern Iranian origin and dates back several centuries (1). Fesenjan is not a food that my family eats on a regular basis, but rather on special occasions. In particular, this Sunday was the Iranian holiday of Jashn e Mehregan (جشنمهرگان), a celebration of the autumnal harvest (2). Fruits such as pomegranate and nuts such as walnuts are especially characteristic of this time of year, and so Fesenjan seemed like a natural choice to commemorate the holiday. This was my first time preparing a Persian dish, and while I held the preconception that Persian khoreshts are laborious and time-consuming to make, cooking Fesenjan proved to be a relatively simple process which anyone can do! Throughout the process, I learned that the key to Iranian cuisine lies in its subtle pairings of flavors— not necessarily spiciness— an approach which is meant to accentuate the natural characteristics of the ingredients. With Fesenjan in particular, the richness of the walnuts complements the tart sweetness of the pomegranate to produce a uniquely sumptuous flavor reminiscent of fall or winter. Overall, what I enjoyed most about cooking Fesenjan was its ability to bring my family closer together. Working in the kitchen with my mother, and later enjoying the meal with my whole family, I was able to learn more about my cultural heritage and my parents’ experiences. After all, cuisine is the centerpiece of Persian familial and social life. 

دانیال

Khoresh-e-Fesenjan: An Iranian Masterpiece. (2018, May 3). https://kitchensofhistory.wordpress.com/heirloom-recipes-2/khoresh-e-fesenjan/

Jashn-e Mehregan, Persian Harvest Festival. (2014, October 2). Financial Tribune. https://financialtribune.com/articles/travel/1757/jashn-e-mehregan-persian-harvest-festival

Below is the recipe (serving 4 people) used along with pictures:

Using a food processor, pulverize 4 cups of walnuts. Set this aside for later. 

Season eight pieces of deboned chicken thighs lightly in salt and pepper, as well as 2 tablespoons of flour to seal-in their juice. 

Sauté the chicken briefly in a pan until its exterior is golden-brown, then transfer it to a baking dish. Season with 1 teaspoon of turmeric.

In the same pan as before, sauté one diced onion. While the onion is still cooking, add the pulverized walnuts and sauté the mixture well. After about five minutes, add one tablespoon of flour and 2 minced cloves of garlic.

Transfer the onion and walnuts on top of the chicken. In the same pan as before, bring 32 oz. of pomegranate juice to boil. (Note: Alternatively, pomegranate paste, can be used.) While the pomegranate juice is being heated, add 1 tablespoon of honey. 

Pour the juice onto the chicken, onion, and walnuts. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 425 F for one hour. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes.

Serve the final product with polo and enjoy!

#iran #farsi #persian food #iranian food #khoresh

[fandom-space-princess]

random ask: what is your absolute most favorite food ever? the one that you wish you could summon at will with no prep required and also need everyone around you to try and also love (but not so much that there's none left for you)?

Oh hi ☺️ I tend to like things that are stews or like... thick-sauce-based. I would commit several crimes if I got a good chili out of it.

My favorite food that is also a bit of a special occasion thing for me is fesenjan, which if you've never had it is a Persian pomegranate walnut stew. Mostly it's made with chicken, but it's also delicious with chickpeas! (I am in no way vegetarian but I have a Texture Thing™️ about most meats. Alas.)

#well now I'm hungry lol #thanks for the ask! #asks

[everythingwithwasabi]

Instant Pot Vegan Fesenjan; Lentil, Walnut, and Pomegranate Stew

#food #vegan #middle eastern food #stew #lentils #fruits #nuts #vegetables #rice #rice bowl #comfort food #recipe #cinnamon

[noblehcart]

HC Dump: Rookheey.a Kh.an (favorite flower)

Persia is well known for its many flora, especially that of the Saffron flower and the Persian rose, but Rookheeya's favorite flower is that of the Gulnar flower otherwise known as the Pomegranate flower (LINK).

Pomegranates were her favorite part of fall to eat but its in June to watching to see the flower bloom on some trees (males do not produce fruit) to later watching in fall for the other trees as the green fruit to turn to a luscious crimson.

She loves the fringing white of the red petals of the pomegranate flower and her best memories are beneath the tree with her late brother Masoud as he told her all he had learned that day at school and all the medicinal properties of the flowers before tucking it into her hair fondly.

He regaled her with every story he had ever heard relating to the fruit and the flower like that of Hades and Persephone. He'd tease her as he tucked the flower behind her ear and told her the fruit symbolized fertility then tweaked her nose saying that one day she'd have children of her own to tell these stories to. She argued that she'd have him tell the stories because he was the best storyteller she had ever heard. Its these memories she clings to when he's buried and gone long before she ever meets her husband.

And so every season she looks forward to the blooming of the gulnar flower and the fruit of the fall in fond remembrance of her brother Masoud.

and yes- she loves Fesenjan which is a is a traditional Persian stew made with chicken simmered in a pomegranate molasses and walnut sauce. The combination of earthy walnuts, slightly sour pomegranate molasses and tender, juicy chicken create an unparalleled balance of flavors in this special occasion dish.

#// headcanons #/ rookheeya khan / headcanons #this post has been sponsored by britt for making me figure this out

[faithhopeloveandtherapy]

We had a very interesting meal last night, once I’d managed to get hold of some chickpeas. The gravy of the stew was made from toasted walnuts, roast peppers (from a jar), olive oil, vegetable stock, chilli flakes, lemon juice and pomegranate molasses (the recipe said you can use honey and balsamic vinegar if you don’t have pomegranate molasses). All those ingredients went in the blender until they made a very smooth sauce. Then simmered with chickpeas for 30 minutes and then throw in some handfuls of kale or spinach for the last few minutes. We ate it with naan breads - it was really good. And mostly from the store cupboard.

[travelroute]

The 5 Best Traditional Persian foods with Spilling the Beans

Are you an adventurer in the culinary field? Are you hungry for new delicious flavors? Are you thirsty for an exciting exploration into the world of traditional Iranian cuisine? Whatever your case, Iran’s culinary culture is very rich and the number of traditional Persian (Iranian) dishes is so large that you No appetite is left unsatisfied, so let’s test take a unique tasty experience of Persian cuisine if you are or will be in Iran or let's look at the best of Iranian cuisine by this article. To give you a clue, I am going to introduce you five traditional Persian foods which are easily found on the menu of most restaurants. So, let’s start without further ado:

Ghormeh Sabzi

Our number one hit is called Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi or Persian Herb Stew and it’s an unforgettable taste. A blend of herbs such as meat, beans, parsley, coriander, chives and fenugreek his leeks with a hint of dried Persian lime. Don’t forget to serve this succulent stew with white rice, or cello as the Iranians call it.

Tah-Chin

Tah-Chin is a wonderful dish that can be found nowhere else in the world. Also known as Persian saffron cake, Tah-Chin contains yogurt, saffron, rice and eggs. However, there are more elaborate forms of Tah-Chin that include chicken fillet, eggplant, red meat, or fish. Tah-Chin with chicken fillet or lean meat is most common in restaurants. Whatever you do during your trip to Iran, don’t miss TAH-CHIN.

Dolmeh

Dolmeh refers to a variety of vegetable-stuffed dishes and is popular not only among Persians, but also Armenians, Turks, Arabs and Indians. There are different types: eggplant Dolmeh, kotab Dolmeh (stuffed), Dolmeh beh (stuffed quince) and Iran’s most famous Dolme bagh or stuffed vine leaves. The famous Dolmeh Bhaji is made by stuffing grape leaves with a mixture of rice, minced meat, onions, saffron, pepper and parsley. This combination may sound a bit far-fetched, but believe me it would be a sad event not to try.

Kuku Sabzi

Just a few bites of crispy Kuk Sabzi (or Persian frittata) and you won’t be able to stop eating every piece put in front of you. Nevertheless, delicious Kuku Sabzi has a very easy recipe that you can try yourself. Beat the eggs until fluffy and light. Add onions, flour, chopped vegetables (fresh coriander or parsley, chives, leek tips, romaine leaves, dill) and season with spices such as pepper, salt and saffron. The mixture is then pan-fried until well browned and well puffed on top. Now you are ready to serve your delicious Persian Frittata.

Eshkeneh

Eshkeneh is a traditional Persian soup that is popular throughout Iran. Highly nutritious and easy to prepare by mixing fried onions, tomato and pomegranate fritters, eggs, walnuts, water and spices. After 15 minutes they are well cooked and served as a really delicious appetizer, dinner or light lunch.

They are delicious foods, aren't they? If you ever pass through Iran or the information about these foods caused you are interested to visit Iran, you can book a tasty experience of Persian cuisine or read more information about Iran Route, Tour or Things to do via Iran Routes FB channels or International and local OTA.

#Persian-food #Iranian-food #Iranian-cuisine

[thankonomics]

khoresh fesenjan (pomegranate walnut stew)

#personal #cooking

[ashugupta]

Winter Weightloss Diet Plan

Winter Weightloss Diet Plan | Lose Upto 5 kg in Month

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 20-Dec-2023

Winter Weightloss Diet Plan | Best Weightloss Diet Plans by Dt. Ashu Gupta

Yes, following a winter weight loss diet plan for achieving your weight loss goals is quite simple with Dt. Ashu Gupta. Weightloss is very cruicial process of life. It Requires Some Exercise, a Good Diet, and Time. Some believe that as winter makes us so lazy, it's harder to lose weight during this season. In comparison to the summer, 

But According to One of the Best Dietitian in Gurgaon (Dt. Ashu Gupta). You Can Achieve Your Weightloss Goals in Any Season, all you need is consistency. You Will Have to Follow Proper Diet Plan According to Winters. With Dt. Ashu Gupta, You Can Create Your Own Customized Winter Weight Loss Diet Plan.

Follow This Winter Weightloss Diet Plan  

Hydrate Adequately: Staying hydrated is essential for weight loss and general health, even though the weather is getting colder. To stay warm while consuming enough fluids, choose warm drinks like herbal teas, soups, and broths.

Choose Whole Grains: Replace processed grains with whole grains such as oats, brown rice, and quinoa. Because these grains have higher vitamin and fiber content, they aid in weight loss by increasing your feeling of fullness.  

Include Lean Proteins: Give priority to lean protein sources including lentils, fish, poultry, and tofu. In addition to being necessary for maintaining muscular mass, protein can help suppress hunger and aid in weight loss.  

Mindful Eating: Pay attention to your body's signals of hunger and fullness and be careful of portion amounts. To avoid overeating, keep your mind off other things and enjoy every piece of food.

Dry Fruits and Nuts: Enjoy a mixture of dates, dried figs, walnuts, and almonds as a snack. These give you vital nutrients and good fats, and they can give you a big energy boost in the cold. Include foods high in healthy fats, such almonds, avocados, and olive oil, into your winter diet. These fats promote general health and aid in hunger. You can acheive your weight with winter weightloss diet plan.  

Warm Soups and Stews: Enjoy freshly cooked stews and soups that are loaded with nutritious grains, lean meats, and vegetables. These filling, hearty, and warm meals can be nourishing as well as satisfying.  

Limit Sugary Treats: Limit your consumption of sugar-filled snacks and sweets. Alternatively, use naturally sweet fruits or small servings of healthier options to satisfy your desire for sweetness.  

Plan Balanced Meals: At every meal, try to find a balance between carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This balance maintains your blood sugar levels stable and your energy levels high all day.  

Create a Routine: Establish a regular sleeping and eating schedule. Maintaining a regular routine can assist with weight loss by regulating your metabolism.

Stay Active : Make time for regular exercise, even if it's only indoor activities or winter sports. Exercise is essential for both general health and weight loss.

Warm Spices: Add warming spices to your food, such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon. These spices can increase metabolism in addition to adding flavor.  

Rotis and Millets: Pick whole grain rotis or incorporate jowar and bajra, two types of millets, into your meals. These healthy grains have the potential to prolong feelings of fullness.

Herbal Teas: Choose herbal teas that are warming, such as masala chai, tulsi (holy basil) tea, or ginger tea. These may help improve your health in addition to keeping you warm.

Add  Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: Add winter vegetable and fruits to your meals, such as sweet potatoes, kale, pomegranates, citrus fruits, and Brussels sprouts. These foods offer variety to your diet in addition to being extremely nutrient-dense. This can be very helpful in your winter weightloss diet plan.  

Savor winter fruits such as pomegranates, guavas, and oranges. These fruits help strengthen your immune system since they are high in antioxidants and vitamin C. Accept winter vegetables such mustard greens (sarson ka saag), carrots, cauliflower, spinach, and methi (fenugreek).  In addition to being fresh in the winter, these veggies are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

Warm Porridge: Warm porridge made from quinoa, ragi (finger millet), or oats is a great way to start the day. For extra taste, garnish it with seasonal fruits and a honey drizzle.  

Fermented Foods: Eat more fermented items in your diet, such as pickles, yogurt, and buttermilk. These foods include probiotics that support gut health and can help with digestion.

Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh): Before going to bed, think of sipping a nice glass of turmeric milk. Due to its anti-inflammatory qualities, turmeric can be used to treat winter illnesses.

Plan Indoor Workouts: If working out outside is difficult for you, schedule exercises inside.  Exercises at home can be done inside with dance and yoga, and there are many of online tools available.  

 

Which Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables to add in Winter Weightloss Diet Plan  

Including seasonal fruits and vegetables into your winter Weightloss diet plan will help you achieve your weight loss objectives while also giving you vital tastes and nutrients. You can include the following seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet during the winter:  

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for Winter Weightloss Diet Plan:

Oranges: Packed with fiber and vitamin C, oranges offer a cool and healthful snack.

Grapefruit: Rich in antioxidants and low in calories, grapefruit is well-known for its ability to speed up metabolism.

Pomegranates: Rich in antioxidants, pomegranates give your diet a taste and color boost. They also include vitamin C and fiber.

Apples: Packed with fiber and antioxidants, apples are a handy and portable snack. Extra nutrients are added when eaten with the skin on.

Kiwi: This little fruit has a lot of fiber, vitamin K, and C. It tastes good on its own or as a nice garnish for salads.

Guavas: Guavas are high in antioxidants, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. You can eat them raw or blend them into smoothies.Winter Seasonal Vegetables:

Carrots: Rich in fiber and low in calories, carrots are a wonderful source of beta-carotene. 

Cauliflower: A low-calorie, adaptable vegetable, cauliflower can be used in dishes in place of components with greater caloric content.

Spinach: A nutrient-dense leafy green that may be used in salads, soups, or sautéed as a side dish, spinach is rich in iron, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Broccoli: A nutrient-dense vegetable that may be roasted, steamed, or added to stir-fries, broccoli is high in fiber and vitamin C.

Beets: Packed with of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, beets are low in calories. Add them to salads or roast them for a tasty side dish.

Brussels sprouts are little cabbages that are rich in vitamin C and fiber. They make a wonderful and nourishing side dish when roasted or sautéed.

Radishes: They give salads a crisp texture and are low in calories. They are an excellent source of vitamin C as well.

Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-dense, satisfying food that's high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. 

How to Control on Cravings to Follow Winter Weightloss Diet Plan  

Eating mindfully, making wise food choices, and adopting lifestyle changes are all necessary to curb cravings throughout the winter and prevent weight gain. Tricks of Secret Winter Weight Loss Diet Plan Always keep in mind that treating yourself once in a while is common; the secret is to strike a balance that suits you.

 If you struggle to control your appetites or have certain nutritional needs, you might want to seek individualized advice from a certified dietitian (Dt. Ashu Gupta). Dt. Ashu Gupta has experience of more than 15+ Years as Weightloss Dietitian.  

A well-rounded and nutrient-rich meal plan can help your weight loss goals while supplying vital vitamins and minerals. You can achieve this by including a range of these seasonal fruits and vegetables in your diet. 

For a thorough and long-lasting strategy to weight loss, don't forget to balance your diet with lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. You can contact Dt. Ashu Gupta for customised winter weightloss diet plan.

#Winter Weightloss Diet Plan

[downtoearthmarkets]

Hearty roasts, stews and casseroles make the perfect warming comfort foods when temperatures dip and there’s snow and ice outside. But, even during the depths of winter, we also crave the raw crunch and quenching refreshment served up in a bowl of delicious, nutritious salad. Filled with fresh, flavorful veggies, winter salads are a great way to celebrate the bounty of seasonal produce available in the farmers market right now, while mixing up your cold weather meal routine and breaking you out of any dining ruts.

Fennel Salad with Apples & Radishes Noted for its frilly fronds, bulbous base and delicate licorice flavor, fennel is a cool weather crop that enters the farmers market in the fall and graces farmstalls throughout the spring. All parts of the fennel plant are edible and contain a range of important nutrients including significant amounts of dietary fiber. 

This fennel, apple and radish salad provides the perfect combination of in-season fruit and veggies that come together with a bright splash of piquant bite, juicy crispness, and hydrating crunch. You can serve it as a light, standalone dish or alongside white fish, pasta or roast chicken. It’s quick and simple to prepare and you can easily find the bulk of ingredients at the farmers market this weekend: 

1 small shallot from Sun Sprout Farm

2 tbsp. apple cider or white wine vinegar

2 tbsp. Kontoulis Family Olive Oil extra-virgin olive oil

3 fennel bulbs (1 to 1½ lbs) from Great Joy Family Farm

1 Granny Smith or other tart apple from Orchards of Concklin

3 to 4 radishes from Newgate Farms

½ cup walnuts

½ pomegranate seeds

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Kosher salt

½ tsp. fennel seeds

Kohlrabi and Pear Salad One of the more off-beat vegetables you’ll find in the farmers market this winter, kohlrabi is often compared to an alien spaceship thanks to its squat, cylindrical bulb sprouting skinny stalks. This sputnik-like vegetable’s tough, thick outer skin needs to be thoroughly peeled off and removed whether you’re cooking it or serving it raw. Kohlrabi’s interior flesh is very firm, sweetly crisp and vaguely peppery, making it the ideal addition for adding crunch, texture and taste to a range of winter salads.

More akin to a slaw than a salad, the julienned apple in this recipe can be easily swapped out with a ripe pear:

1 bulb kohlrabi from Newgate Farms One ripe pear or one Honeycrisp apple from Orchards of Concklin ½ red onion from Sun Sprout Farm Dressing (2 tbsp. Kontoulis Family Olive Oil extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp. apple cider, 1 tsp. mustard, 1 tsp. SOVA Farms honey, salt & pepper)  ½ cup hazelnuts  ½ cup parsley from Great Joy Family Farm

Massaged Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing I had you at massaged, didn’t I? If you haven’t jumped on the kale bandwagon yet, massaging it in olive oil before tossing it into this basic yet hearty winter salad will make all the difference! The process tenderizes the sturdy leaves, infuses them with a deep, glistening green and mellows their bitter taste. 

I prefer using curly kale in this recipe, but Tuscan kale works just as well. To effectively massage your kale-of-choice, strip leaves from the fibrous stalks and cut them into large pieces. Place chopped kale in a spacious bowl and drizzle with Kontoulis Family Olive Oil extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt. Now comes the fun part! Wash hands, roll up your sleeves and gently work the individual pieces of kale by rubbing them together between your fingers. Work the pieces for no more than 2-3 minutes until their texture becomes tender but firm and not mushy.

Once kale is massaged, spritz with fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs and toss in some minced garlic. You can enjoy this simple salad as a side or main dish or top it with protein like grilled American Pride Seafood shrimp or Stone & Thistle Farm chicken to round it out as a flavorful, healthy and satiating winter meal. 

Of course, you can tailor make your very own winter salad by throwing together whatever farmers market fare catches your fancy! With a cornucopia of freshly grown produce available at the farmstalls all season long, just let creativity and taste be your guide. And don’t forget to tag us in any social media photos so we can share your creations on our Facebook and Instagram!

#downtoearthmkts #farmersmarket #eatlocal #buylocal #shoplocal #localfood #farmersmarkets #eatdowntoearth #harvest #wintersalads #winter salad