The Farmers Market at Windward Mall by Nalo Farms features fresh produce; home-baked bread, pastries and desserts; seafood; gourmet oils, vinegars and dips; and fresh flowers.
The market expanded recently and is now inside the mall, upper level Center Court in the Macy’s Wing, and runs from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Visit windwardmall.com/events or call 235-1143.
This week, try some fresh herbs in your savory dishes, with recipes compliments of Nalo Farms.
Sweet Spaghetti Mix
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 (3-ounce) package fresh herb mix (Italian parsley, basil, oregano, thyme; available at farmers markets), stripped from stems
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 (8-ounce) cans low-sodium tomato sauce
- 12 ounces water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tray fresh white mushrooms
In a large pot, brown ground beef and sausage; drain fat. Add onions, garlic, celery, bell peppers and herbs. Cook until celery and onions are tender.
Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and mushrooms. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 6.
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving: 230 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 15 g protein
Lemon Grass and Ginger Fish
- 2 pounds white fish of choice (such as mahimahi, opah or snapper)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon grass
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or 1/2 teaspoon butter and 1/2 teaspoon canola oil)
Season fish with salt and pepper. Combine lemon grass and ginger; coat fish with mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a saute pan and cook fish about 2 minutes per side or bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or to desired doneness. Serves 4.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving (not including salt to taste): 260 calories, 6 g fat, no saturated fat, 100 mg cholesterol, 250 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, no fiber or sugar, 47 g protein
Herb Fried Ahi
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 6 basil leaves, chopped
- 2 pounds ahi or aku fillets
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
In a small bowl, mix together herbs. Season fish with salt and pepper, then pack herb mixture onto both sides of fillets.
In large saute pan, heat oil and fry fillets to desired doneness; do not overcook. Serves 4.
Approximate nutritional analysis, per serving: 260 calories, 9 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 100 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, no fiber or sugar, 46 g protein