After a hot, summer day on the farm, this refreshing iced tea quenches our thirst. It’s sweetened with only maple syrup, leaving just the right amount of flavor. I usually make it a day ahead to allow it to chill in the fridge. Enjoy!
Maple Nut Granola
Kelly's Grass Fed Beef Chili
Kelly’s grass fed beef chili
It’s sugaring season, which means I’m ready for some portable slow cooker meals to feed the crew. This slow cooker chili incorporates our beef and some frozen summer vegetables. My secret ingredient is a bit of sweet maple taste with our syrup. I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredient List:
1 Large Yellow Onion, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 24 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
(I used my frozen diced tomatoes from the garden)
1 Cup Vegetable Broth, low sodium
1 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
1 Medium Red Bell Peppers, diced
1 Medium Orange Bell Pepper, diced
1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
1 14 oz can Black Beans, low sodium,
rinsed & drained
1 - 14 oz can Red Kidney Beans, low sodium,
rinsed & drained
1 - Small Poblano or Jalapeno Pepper,
seeded & minced (optional, spicy fans only)
1 Tbsp HHF Dark Maple Syrup
2 lb HHF Grass Fed Ground Beef
2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Cayenne
1 tsp Oregano
2 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Cumin
Directions:
I started by slowly browning the hamburger in a skillet with a pinch of salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin to taste. Then you drain the grease (but with our beef, there isn’t much) and add the burger to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add some olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and all peppers until slightly soft. Then add to the crock pot.
Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, beans, vegetable broth, maple syrup, and spices to the crock pot.
Stir until mixed well, and cook on low heat for at least 6 hours.
Slow Cooker Maple BBQ Short Ribs
Peg's Maple Vinaigrette
Peg’s Maple Vinaigrette
A local fan offered up this simple, yet delicious option for a Maple infused salad dressing. She works in catering and has used this recipe time and time again. We are grateful she shared!
Ingredients
1/4 cup of cider vinegar
2 Tbsp minced shallots
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp Harding Hill Farm maple syrup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup of walnut or vegetable oil
Directions
Whisk together ingredients in order, adding oil last. Serve over fresh salad greens!
Banana Pancakes
Kelly's Maple Cookies
HHF Maple Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing
A family favorite! We love this simple HHF maple dressing on summer salads, its delicious with just greens alone if you don’t have much for toppings. I also sometimes throw it together for a steak tip marinade in a pinch. It has simple ingredients, but you of course need some Harding Hill Farm maple syrup on hand!
