Bacon & Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed Heirloom Tomato Appetizer Recipe -All Organic and Fresh from Los Angeles Organic Farm!

Los Angeles Organic Farm

Farm Fresh Recipe

Bacon and Herb Goat Cheese Stuffed

Heirloom Tomato Appetizer

Ingredients:

organic bacon, well cooked, smoked works well

organic herb goat cheese

your favorite small tomatoes from Los Angeles Organic Farm

sea salt and organic black pepper, if needed

To start you'll need to core the tomatoes. If you have ever carved a pumpkin you may find the experience similar, just on a much smaller scale. With a small sharp knife slice a small ring into the top of the tomato, basically take the top off as you would a pumpkin. With your small knife (must be smaller than the opening in the tomato) lightly scrape the inside of the tomato out. This can be saved for another recipe or given to a dog as a treat (our dachshund loves it). In a small bowl crumble the bacon and add goat cheese. Mix until evenly combined. If salt and pepper is needed add now and mix again. Using your small knife, scoop the mixture and fill empty tomatoes carefully. This quick and easy appetizer will have everyone wanting more so be sure to make enough!

 

 

New Meatless Monday recipe for Fried Green Heirloom Tomatoes (all organic)!

Los Angeles Organic Farm

Meatless Monday Recipe

Fried Green Heirloom Tomatoes

Servings 4-6

Ingredients:

2-3 med/lg green tomatoes, sliced thick

3 Tablespoons organic milk

2 Tablespoons organic sour cream

1 organic egg, beaten well

¼ cup organic all purpose flour, on a small plate

½ cup organic cornmeal

¼ cup organic all purpose flour

1 teaspoon sea salt, fine

¼ to ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

¼ teaspoon organic cayenne (optional, to taste)

organic vegetable oil for frying

Mix milk, sour cream and the well beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Set aside. In another bowl mix cornmeal, 1/4 cup flour, sea salt, pepper and cayenne. Mix well. Pour onto large plate.
Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees F, ¼ inch deep in your pan. Arrange your plates and cutting board in a line near your stove. First should be your plate with tomato slices, next your small plate with just flour, after that your egg mixture, your cornmeal mixture and finally the hot pan with oil.

Cover the tomato slice in flour, then soak in egg mixture to coat completely. Set the wet tomato slice on the cornmeal mix and cover completely. It now goes right into the hot oil. Cook approximately 2 minutes per side, or until lightly golden brown. Remove onto a surface to drain, placing paper towels underneath to catch oil as it drips off. Pat very lightly to remove extra oil and serve warm. Enjoy!

Can’t find organic heirloom green tomatoes?
Ask your grocer to order some from Los Angeles Organic Farm!

 

 

Organic Turkey, Bacon and Heirloom Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Los Angeles Organic Farm

Farm Fresh Recipe

Organic Turkey, Bacon and Heirloom Tomato Sandwich

Servings 1

Ingredients:

organic turkey breast (oven roasted to 180 degrees F), thick sliced

two slices of your favorite organic bread, lightly toasted

1-2 of your favorite Los Angeles Organic Farm heirloom tomatoes

2 slices organic bacon, thoroughly cooked

organic mayonnaise/mustard to taste

Starting with a lightly toasted bread will help your sandwich to stay together with these heavy ingredients.

Start by slicing the bread in half, down the middle. This is done first because cutting after the sandwich is assembled almost always makes things fall out or apart. Pile your turkey high and use thick slices of your favorite heirloom tomato. Our favorite Los Angeles Organic Farm tomatoes to use for this recipe are our green zebras. Their light and summery flavor really is the perfect compliment to this cold sandwich. If you will be packing this delicious sandwich 'to go' we recommend bringing these ingredients separately and building  just before you eat it. The tomatoes and condiments are best eaten just after applying. Enjoy!

Organic Grilled Tomato and Herb Goat Cheese Sandwich

Los Angeles Organic Farm

Meatless Monday Recipe

Grilled Tomato and Herb Goat Cheese Sandwich

Servings 1

Ingedients:

2 slices of your favorite organic bread

1 tablespoon organic herb goat cheese

Los Angeles Organic Farm heirloom tomatoes

organic olive oil or butter for grilling

sea salt and pepper (optional)

Slice tomatoes to preferred thickness. Spread goat cheese evenly over 

one slice of bread. Add tomatoes and top with salt/pepper and other slice of bread. Grill in a medium/high pan in just enough olive oil or butter to coat the pan. When you have reached desired toast color remove and enjoy hot. We recommend using two of your favorite Los Angeles Organic Farm heirloom tomatoes to increase the flavor diversity. Enjoy!

Gotu Kola Fruit & Vegetable Smoothie (Vegan & Organic!)

Los Angeles Organic Farm

Farm Fresh Recipe

Gotu Kola, Fruit & Vegetable Smoothie

(you will need a Vitamix or NutriBullet style juicing blender to complete this recipe)

Servings 2

Ingredients:

5-6 fresh Los Angeles Organic Farm gotu kola leaves with stems

half of one organic cucumber with peel on to retain nutrients

3/4 cup frozen organic strawberries

1/2 cup organic baby spinach

1/2 cup organic kale

one organic mango (peel and remove seed)

one ripe organic banana (peeled)

water (as needed to thin to desired consistency)

Add just a couple of ingredients at a time to ensure proper mixing. This will make a delicious and healthy juice for two with a slight smoothie consistency due to the frozen strawberries. Enjoy this raw, vegan treat with meals or as a cool treat! This is also a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into the diet of those who don't prefer to eat them.

Always be sure to rinse your produce thoroughly before consuming.