Author Archives: Larriland Farm

Polish Blackberry Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 pint ripe blackberries 2 small lemons, sliced very thin 1 one-inch stick cinnamon 2 cloves 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups cold water 2 cups sour cream DIRECTIONS Put all ingredients except sour cream into a soup kettle (any … Continue reading

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Buying, Picking, Handling and Freezing Tips for Strawberries

Buying Strawberries Reprinted from MAD ABOUT RASPBERRIES AND STRAWBERRIES by Jacqueline Heriteau, Perigee Books/Putnam Publishing Group, New York, NY 10016. The best strawberries are the ones you pick yourself or buy from your local strawberry field. Farm-fresh berries have not … Continue reading

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Chilled Cherry Soup

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup seedless raisins 6 thin orange slices 6 thin lemon slices 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 stick cinnamon 2 cups water 2 cups sliced fresh peaches 1 1/2 cups pitted sour cherries 3/4 cup sugar (approximately) 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam

Perfect for kids to make with their parents! INGREDIENTS 2 cups crushed berries 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 1 box pectin DIRECTIONS Remove strawberry caps. Crush berries one layer at a time. Combine fruit and sugar. Mix thoroughly and … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Waffles

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup sifted flour 2T sugar 3tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1 3/4 cup milk 1 cup canned or pureed, cooked pumpkin 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 egg yolks … Continue reading

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Everyday Fresh Peach Pie

INGREDIENTS 5 cups sliced fresh peaches 3/4 cup sugar 2 T Tapioca 1 T lemon juice 1/8 t cinnamon few grains salt 1 T butter, cut into bits pastry for 2-crust 9-inch pie 1 t sugar DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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Tips for Cooking Broccoli

Since Broccoli florets cook more quickly than stems, peel the stalks down to the white flesh and cut into short lengths. Cook in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes. Then add the florets and cook another 5 minutes. Drain … Continue reading

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Parmesan Turkey Broccoli

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb.. Broccoli 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup light cream 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 12 thin, wide, cooked turkey slices (or ham or chicken slices) DIRECTIONS Wash and trim Broccoli. … Continue reading

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Broccoli Salad

INGREDIENTS Combine and set aside: 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon vinegar 3/4 teaspoon celery seeds 1/4 tablespoon dry mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 lbs. fresh Broccoli 1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped (tops … Continue reading

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Tasty-Topped Broccoli

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lbs. Broccoli, washed and trimmed Water Salt to taste DIRECTIONS Arrange stalks in single layer in bottom of large skillet. Pour water over Broccoli, sprinkle with salt, and cook covered, over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes … Continue reading

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