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The February deep freeze has settled in with its hard baked, greyed out landscapes. The earth outside lies encrusted with snow and ice, seemingly dormant while patiently waiting to thaw back to life. As we dream of spring, now is the perfect time to take refuge in your cozy kitchen, delighting in comforting, warming and flavorful winter dishes!

Flavor bases formed by aromatic vegetable trios provide the foundation for a range of nourishing and healthy cold weather fare. These culinary starters leverage the heft of winter’s fresh produce while adding taste, texture and visual appeal to a variety of homecooked meals. While different regions of the world have their own unique twists and variations, these four classic flavor bases connect and anchor them all.

Mais Oui: French Mirepoix The best-known flavor foundation used in Western cooking is mirepoix, a fragrant trio of diced onions, celery, and carrots. Mirepoix is a long-standing part of traditional French cuisine and is used as a base in a wide variety of dishes, including stocks, soups, stews, and sauces. The term was popularized in 18th century France by the Duke of Mirepoix’s personal chef, who promoted the combination as a cooking technique to bring flavor to many dishes.

The correct recipe for mirepoix is a ratio of two parts onions, one part carrots, and one part celery, with bouquet garni herbs like bay leaf, thyme and parsley often added. The mixture is cooked slowly over very low heat in either butter or oil to sweeten and release the vegetables’ flavors without coloring or browning them.

This Pioneer Woman recipe for delicious White Bean & Bacon Soup uses a classic mirepoix to set the stage for the introduction of its heartier, richer ingredients: 

1 lb. dried white beans

4 cups low-sodium chicken stock

1 lb. thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 onion, diced

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, diced

1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste

1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tbsp. tomato paste

2 bay leaves

Chopped, fresh parsley, (optional)

Muy Bien! Spanish Sofrito Sofrito, which means “to lightly fry” is Spain’s answer to France’s mirepoix. This savory sauce is based on a triad of aromatic vegetables that grow well in southern Europe’s hotter, drier climate – garlic, onion, and tomato. The three are sautéed together in olive oil until they become soft, sweet and caramelized. Sometimes bell peppers and fresh herbs such as cilantro, parsley, thyme and oregano are added.

Sofrito is common throughout Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisines. There are many regional variations which form the rich flavor base for iconic rice-based dishes including Spanish paella, Colombian arroz con pollo and Puerta Rican arroz con gandules. It also features heavily in soups, empanadas, egg dishes, and stews.

Break out a large frying pan and try your hand at making this traditional Spanish paella using a sofrito base, Hudson Valley grown rice, locally caught seafood and other fresh ingredients from the farmers market.

Gutten Essen: German Suppengrün Literally meaning "soup greens," suppengrün is a German flavor base typically consisting of three key ingredients -- carrots, celery root (celeriac), and leeks. This triumvirate is a staple in German cooking and is used to infuse deep flavor in many traditional recipes such as creamy potato soup, hearty broths and Fuhrmannsbraten, a braised beef roast. Bulbs of knobby celeriac are a fixture in the farmers market right now as it’s harvested in late fall and in season till early spring. Be sure to remove its tough, fibrous skin before using celeriac in any recipe.

Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Creole “Holy Trinity” Reshuffle the ingredients from the other traditional flavor bases and you have yourself the “Holy Trinity” made from equal parts onion, bell pepper and celery. When sautéed together, the medley lends color, natural sweetness and brightness to everything it touches. This Southern belle of a culinary combination originates from Louisiana and underpins quintessential Creole and Cajun concoctions such as jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish étouffée.

All four of these traditional flavor bases, as well as their variations from around the world, are nutritious, healthy and consist of ingredients that are easy to find in the farmers market right now. Using these tried, tested and true culinary classics as the building blocks in a range of hearty winter fare is a great way to insert rich flavor, color and texture into your recipes straight from the outset.

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May the luck of the Irish be with you as St. Patrick’s Day arrives next Monday! St. Patrick's Day was originally observed in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honor of the country’s patron saint. When Irish immigrants brought their traditions to the United States, the day evolved into a secular celebration of the Emerald Isle’s culture, people and heritage marked by parades, music, dancing, green attire, and a host of special Irish food and drinks.

Whatever your plans for this fun and festive holiday weekend, your Down to Earth farmers market will have an array of locally grown, sourced and produced goodies to make your St. Paddy’s Day spread as green, jolly and delicious as can be!

Irish Breakfast What better way to kick off your celebrations than a traditional Irish breakfast? This tasty meal likely evolved from its close counterpart, the full English breakfast, that became popular during the Victorian era with farm laborers needing substantial and energy-rich sustenance to fuel their grueling day’s work. The hearty fare typically features bacon, eggs, sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, fried potatoes, and black and white pudding served with a side of soda bread or brown bread for soaking up the juices. The full Irish breakfast is a symbol of Irish hospitality and considered a great way to start the day on a strong note.

Your St. Paddy’s Day classic Irish breakfast will have extra appeal when this recipe is made with pasture-raised eggs, grass-fed meat and fresh, local veggies from the farmers market:

Ingredients for 2 servings:

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 Goode & Local by Don Rodrigo Mangalitsa pork sausages

4 rashers Goode & Local by Don Rodrigo hickory-smoked bacon

1 large Jersey Farm Produce hothouse tomato

1 cup Mushrooms.NYC King Oyster mushrooms, sliced

1 tablespoon Maplebrook Farm butter

2 potato cakes made with Halal Pastures Farm potatoes

Wave Hill Breads brown bread, for toast

Kosher salt

Black pepper

Irish Stew The first Irish stew recipe dates to the 1600s when this simple, rustic preparation was made with just mutton, potatoes, and onions by shepherds and rural farmers who could access only a few ingredients but needed a hearty and nourishing meal. While it has evolved and adapted over time to include a variety of ingredients and cooking methods like in this recipe, it remains a classic dish to serve on St. Patrick’s Day or anytime you’re craving warming winter comfort food.

Irish Pies Pies have long been a part of Irish culinary tradition as a way to celebrate the bounty of the land while using up leftover ingredients, making them a practical and economical option. Noble Pies has a full menu of festive St. Paddy's Day-themed pies and traditional Irish goodies to make your life as easy as pie this weekend! Place your pre-order on their website for these delectable sweet and savory options:

Corned Beef & Cabbage

Onion & Leek Quiche

Sweet Leprechaun Pie

Green Key Lime Cream Pie

Green Chocolate Cream Pie

Irish Oatmeal Scones

Chocolate Guinness Cake

Irish Soda Bread

Irish Coffee The Irish Coffee was born on a dark and stormy winter’s night in 1942 at Foynes Airbase on the wild west coast of Ireland. At that time, the airbase was a key refueling depot and stop-off for civilian air travel between Europe and the Americas, often welcoming Hollywood celebrities and other high-profile passengers. An airport restaurant was created to cater for these dignitaries who were often midway through their long journeys and in need of refreshments.

That famous night a passenger plane destined for New York was forced to return to Foynes due to severe weather over the Atlantic before making another flight attempt the next day. Upon hearing of the aircraft’s imminent return, head chef and bartender Joe Sheridan hastily prepared coffees mixed with brown sugar, Irish whiskey and cream to revive and comfort the cold and weary passengers. After sipping on the warming elixir, one of the passengers piped up and asked, “Are these Brazilian coffees?” to which Sheridan replied “No, they’re Irish coffees!”. And thus, the legend of Irish Coffee was born.  

Add some pep to your step this St. Patrick’s Day with this classic Irish coffee recipe featuring the bold flavor of Cano Coffee Company’s dark roast to offset and complement a shot of strong Irish whiskey. Cano Coffee Company’s beans are grown on small, family-owned microlots in the high mountains of El Huila, Colombia and roasted in New York. Their beans are handpicked at the fully developed stage by experienced cafeteros, then spring water washed and sundried to perfection.

Ingredients

1 cup hot, black, freshly brewed Cano Coffee Company Midtown Rush Dark

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 shot Irish whiskey of your choosing

Double cream

Directions

Heat a tall, traditional Irish coffee glass with boiling water.

Pour away the water, add the brown sugar and coffee and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Add a shot of whiskey to the coffee and stir slowly to mix.

Using a jug with a thin spout, pour cream slowly over the back of a warm spoon onto the coffee without breaking the surface until you reach the rim of the glass.

While you’re busy enjoying these classic Irish delights, we hope you find your lucky four-leafed clover and pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day weekend! We look forward to seeing you in the farmers market.

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