Just-picked produce along other goods raised on the farm, such as eggs and honey, are available at our Farmstand. At various times throughout the year, pasture-raised chickens and heirloom pork, from chops and bacon to jowl and breakfast sausage, are also available. The Farmstand at Rustic Road Farm is Open Year Round 1N 292 Brundige Road, Elburn, … click here to shop local
BBQ Turkey Meatloaf
This is a healthier update on a classic recipe. Lean turkey, studded with sweet potatoes and kale, gets glazed with BBQ sauce. You can also throw in a handful of quinoa for extra protein. Serve with mashed root vegetables. 2 lbs ground turkey 1 cup chopped raw kale 1 cup diced sweet potato, blanched 2 Read more
Thai Red Cabbage & Walnut Salad
Unusual and Unusually Delicous! Dressing 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice 1-tablespoon fish sauce 1-tablespoon sugar or honey Pinch of salt Ground Thai chili to taste 2 tablespoons peanut oil A few drops sesame oil Mix all ingredients. 2 cups red cabbage, julienne ½ cup julienne radish (watermelon or daikon) ½ cup cilantro leaves Read more
Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew
Luis and I were invited to dinner recently and our hosts made this incredible dish using our Swiss chard adapted from a recipe from The New York Times. We ate it as a side dish, but you could certainly serve it over rice, polenta, or couscous. Substitute any hardy green – kale, collards, beet greens. Read more
Potato & Garbanzo Stew
This recipe is from one of my favorite chefs Debra Madison from her book In My Kitchen. 1 lb potatoes, cut in half or quartered (we used a variety of potatoes with different shapes, colors and textures) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pinches saffron 1 large onion, diced 2 large red pepper, diced 1 large Read more
Honey Pie
The ingredients are interesting and make for a delicious pie featuring our honey. This pie reminds us of the gooey part of pecan pie. 1 unbaked pie shell 4 oz butter, melted ¾ cup sugar 1-tablespoon cornmeal ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons vanilla ¾ cup honey 3 eggs ½ cup heavy cream 2 Read more
Quick Vegetable Pickles
Save this recipe and use it all summer long with any vegetable. Its quick, easy, and delicious – perfect for BBQ. 1-lb cucumbers, thinly sliced (or try with shredded watermelon radish for a vibrantly colored alternative) 1-teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup white vinegar 1 cups granulated sugar 1-teaspoon salt Whisk ingredients in saucepan and Read more
Slow Roasted Red Wattle Pork Shoulder
Simple and delicious, this is one of our favorite meals and so easy to make. The secret to any simple recipe is top quality ingredients such as our pasture raised Red Wattle pork. This is a fun family style build your own meal. 1-3 pound pork shoulder roast 1/3-cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons kosher salt Read more
Olive Oil & Polenta Cake
This is a lovely cake to enjoy year round with seasonal fruit tossed with honey & mint and a dollop of yogurt or cream. 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar Grated zest of one orange & one lemon 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup polenta 2 teaspoons baking powder 1-teaspoon salt ¾ cup Read more
How to Roast a Chicken
Don’t roast a cold bird. Let it come to room temperature when you season it. Rub the skin with a few drops of dark soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Season the chicken generously inside and out with kosher salt and pepper. (or toast a piece of star anise, 1″ piece of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon Read more
Ginger Glazed Ham
Luis and I love this ham recipe. I learned it when I first began cooking in Chicago. Chef Horace used bottled gingerale in his recipe but after cooking Asian food for so many years I decided we liked the real thing better! Ginger Glazed Ham 12 whole cloves 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/4 cup Read more
