Ellen's Menu
Soups and Chilis - Fresh and Frozen
Homemade with local meats and locally sourced vegetables as possible, soup is the perfect, nutrient-dense food any time of year. Packaged and frozen in 24 fluid ounce containers.
- Mulligatawny Soup$15This hearty soup is made with organic red lentils, local potatoes, crushed tomatoes, apples, onions, garlic, olive oil with fresh herbs and spices including curry and cumin. Vegan.
- White Beans and Greens$15Organic white beans, organic greens including one or more of kale, spinach, and/or chard, onions, garlic, and olive oil. Vegan.
- Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili$15A smoky chili made with black beans, onions, garlic and sweet potatoes. This chili has a bit of a kick but not spicy by the standards of someone looking for "hot" chili. Vegan.
- Hudson Valley Harvest Veggie Soup$15This veggie soup is composed of seasonally available produce, herbs and spices in a tomato-based broth.
- Three Bean Chili$15A vegetarian chili made with black beans, red kidney beans and chick peas. Depending on availablility there will be zucchini, delicata or other squash. Vegan.
- Italian Sausage Soup$15A clear broth soup made with Northwind Farm Sweet and Hot Italian sausage and a healthy assortment of vegetables including tomatoes, carrots, greens, onion, light garlic, and olive oil.
- Beef Vegetable Soup$15This soup using local angus beef will have a tomato based broth with a variety of seasonal available vegetables. No potatoes or grains.
- Three Bean Chili Con Carne$15A hearty red kidney bean and chickpea chili with local ground beef added for flavor. Will have a chili flavor but will not be "hot" by the standards of people looking for hot chili. 24 oz.15
- Mexican Chicken Soup$15This is a lovely soup for those who like Mexican culinary flavor without having high-density carbs. A brothy soup made with Quattro local chicken; tomatoes; carrots; onion; celery; and black beans and chickpeas or kidney beans. Absolutely delightful, flavorful soup with protein, healthy veggies, some legumes and healthy fat....
- Ellen's Chicken Soup$15This is a different, non-traditional take on Chicken Soup. Made with wonderful local Quattro chicken, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onion, zucchini, basil and whatever takes my fancy in the moment. Delicious. Brothy as compared to thicken but so thick with vegetables it could be called a stew....
Quiche, Savory Pies & Galettes
Our quiche has great flavor and an excellent, flaky crust made with butter. A standard quiche is 8" for $13. Our large quiche (serves 7-8) is $20.
- Broccoli Quiche$15Quiche with fresh broccoli and NYS extra sharp cheddar.
- Garden Quiche$15Quiche made with chef's choice of at least five veggies from the following: spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower & a touch of sweet onion and NYS extra sharp cheddar.
- Spinach Quiche w/Grape Tomatoes$15Quiche made with fresh spinach, grape tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.
- Spinach Quiche w/Mushrooms$15Quiche made with fresh spinach, fresh mushrooms, and Swiss cheese.
- Asparagus & Tomato Quiche$15Quiche made with fresh asparagus and grape tomatoes with smoked provolone cheese. Available Spring and Summer.
- Kale Quiche$15Quiche made with fresh kale, grape tomatoes, sweet onion and smoked provolone.
- Tomato & Mushroom Quiche$15Quiche made with fresh mushrooms, grape tomatoes and Swiss cheese.
- Tourtiere$15Tourtiere is a French Canadian pork and beef pie which is fast becoming a Market Favorite! Expensive but filled with local favorite -- Northwind Farm meat with potato. $15 for 5" pot pie; $35 for an 8" pie; $60 for a 9" pie (double the filling of an 8" pie. Three day notice required for fresh unfrozen. Pot pies frozen in stock. Slices at market $7
- Beef Butternut Pot Pies$15Stewed local ground beef with butternut squash. Onion, garlic, and herbs. Delicious. 5" deep dish pot pie....
Frozen Entrees
Some items are always in stock and others will need to be made for orders. Plan on three days notice for fulfillment. These items may be ordered in larger serving sizes, unfrozen for parties with price to be quoted.
- Curried Cauliflower Stew$15This curried stew has fresh cauliflower, sweet potatoes, chick peas, and coconut milk and is served on a bed of basmati rice. Vegan.
- Shepherds Pie$15Northwind Farm ground beef, onions, celery, carrots, and spices with buttery, mashed potatoes.
- Lasagna$15A hearty GF lasagna featuring Northwind Farm beef and sweet sausage, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese. For those who don't eat pork, I can make all beef if requested.
- Tortiere Pork/Beef Pie$15Local ground pork and beef, potato, onion, garlic, spices including cinnamon and clove, pink salt, ground pepper. Nice top crust of GF flour (rices/tapioca), butter. Also known as Christmas Pie. GF, Soy-free, corn free.
- Traditional But GF Meatloaf Dinner$15Northwind Farm ground beef, ground pork, onions, celery, parsley, parmesan and tomato paste on top. Nice portion with buttered smashed potatoes. 1 1/2 lb before cooking meatloaf also available at $22
- Polenta w/Bolognese Sauce$15Bolognese sauce made with Northwind Farm ground beef, ground pork, carrots, organic celery, and tomatoes served on top of polenta.
- Stuffed Peppers w Meat and Rice$15Green Peppers stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat (local ground beef, sweet Italian Sausage), rice, tomatoes, onions, parmesan or romano cheese, spices. Sometimes available spicy, made with local chorizo.
- Traditional Chicken Pot Pie$15Fresh local chicken, onions, carrots, potatoes, peas, corn with a savory gravy topped with a delicious crust. Please note top crust only.
- Pork Cottage Pie$15Northwind Farm ground pork, veggies, and spices topped with a "crust" of mashed potatoes.
- Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff$15Local or Bell & Evans chicken sliced into a savory mushroom stroganoff sauce. Served on GF pasta (fettucine if available).
- GF Macaroni & Cheese$14A traditional macaroni & cheese made with two or more cheeses including NYS Xtra Sharp Cheddar and gluten-free pasta. Vegetarian.
Coffeecakes
We have a large following for our sour cream coffeecake and people who come from far and wide for them... It is our pleasure to make yours with exactly the toppings you prefer. If you want a modification, click on any item and say so in the comments. i.e. pecans instead of walnuts; cranberry-orange; apple crumb; etc. Three day's notice appreciated. Don't have three days, call anyway...
- Crumb Coffeecake$14Our sour cream coffee cake is topped with the same crumb found on top of our apple pies. Well Loved
- Blueberry Crumb Sour Cream Coffeecake$14Our sour cream coffee cake topped with whole blueberries and crumb topping. Two slices for 8 dollars. @ 5" x 8" coffee cake is $14. Half-sheet serves 15-18 is $50.
- Lemon Blueberry Cake$14Our sour cream coffee cake topped with whole blueberries and a lemon streusel crumb topping. @ 5' x 8" is $14. Half-sheet serves 15-18 is $50.
- Raspberry Coffee Cake$14Our sour cream coffee cake topped with whole raspberries and crumb topping. @ 5" x 8" coffee cake is $14. Half-sheet serves 15-18 is $50.
- Lemon Raspberry Coffee Cake$14Our sour cream coffee cake topped with whole raspberries and lemon streusel crumb topping. @ 5" x 8" round coffee cake is $14. Half-sheet serves 15-18 is $50.
- Cinnamon Pecan Coffeecake$14Our sour cream coffee cake topped with cinnamon/sugar and walnuts. @5" x 8" round coffee cake is $14. Half-sheet serves 15-18 is $50.
- DF Banana Oat Snack Cake$14This DF market favorite has banana and brown sugar instead of white sugar. The oats and banana add fiber which in theory is "better" from a blood sugar standpoint. Absolutely delicious and excellent choice for children.
Muffins, Savory Muffins & Such
Everything is baked to order. Except for Farmers Market Weekends (every other week), three days notice is appreciated. Don't have three days, call anyway...
- Spinach Ricotta Muffins$3Our protein-rich spinach muffins with a trace of garlic have been a market favorite since we started in 2008. Minimum order 4 for $10 and $30 per dozen. My favorite with some Applegate Turkey!
- Dill Zucchini Ricotta Muffins$3Protein rich muffins. Minimum 4 for $10; $30 per dozen.
- Bacon Cheddar Scones$4We do NOT always bring these to the market so if you want them you should order for pick-up at the market. NYS Extra Sharp Cheddar. You can request no bacon in comments. $3.50 apiece. Minumum Order of 4 for delivery.
- Healthy Muffins$3A genuinely good for you muffin with lots of nutrients derived from zucchini, carrots, and banana, coconut, yogurt, eggs, spices. Coconut oil and coconut sugar. Not grain-free but close. $3 apiece. Minimum order of 4
- Blueberry or Triple Berry Scones$3A market favorite made with raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. $3 apiece. Minimum order of 4
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies$3Large cookies for $3 apiece. If you want them sized differently, for portion control, indicate so in the comment section. For example, "I'd like a dozen cookies approximately 2-inch in size." $36 for two dozen half-size smaller cookies.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies$3Chocolate Chip Cookies. Large $3 each. By the dozen can be half size at $18 or two dozen for $36.
Cakes, Cupcakes, & Pie
Everything is made to order. Products are available from Friday through Saturday. Three days notice appreciated. There are always loaf cakes and 7" cakes available at the farmers markets and at our stand at Kesicke Farm (229 Middle Road, Rhinebeck by yellow sign) from May through November.
- Chocolate Cake$25This is an excellent chocolate cake. Not too sweet! Happens to be both GF and Dairy-Free but it is flavorful and moist. This is an 8-inch cake. 9" is $32 and 10" is $45.
- Small Chocolate Cake$10Our chocolate cake is sold in small loaf pans at the market with a drizzle of glaze.
- Lemon Blueberry Cake$10A market favorite. This is sold at the Rhinebeck and Copake-Hillsdale farmers markets and of course, by order. If you want a full-size cake, indicate that in the comments space. $16 for 7" cake; $25 for an 8" cake; $35 for 9" cake. $5 extra for frosting instead of icing.
- Chocolate Cake w/Frosting$30Eight-inch layer cake with frosting. Frosting options include vanilla cream cheese frosting; old fashioned vanilla buttercream (contains more sugar than cream cheese frosting); chocolate kahlua frosting.
- Apple Blueberry Crumb Pie$28Nine-inch apple pie made with locally grown, low spray apples and blueberries from Mead Farm. Crumb Topping.
- Crumb Apple Pie$24Nine-inch crumb apple pie made with Granny Smith apples. I use butter in the crust and crumbs.
- Fancy Apple Pie$32This apple pie is beautiful. Full of hand cut low spray apples from Mead Farm this is a pie you don't have to feel guilty about eating. Only a small amount of sugar is used to sweeten the apple filling. May request coconut sugar or maple syrup instead of sugar in the comments section.
- Uncle John's Vanilla Cake with Blueberries on Frosting$16This is the best Vanilla cake made with butter. Vanilla Cream Cheese frosting with blueberries scattered on top. $16 for a 7" cake; $26 for an 8" cake. If requested, another delicious DF vanilla cake can be made with a DF glaze.
- Zucchini Brownies$15Our zucchini brownies have been a source of joy for many of our farmers market customers. Made with Ghiradelli cocoa and chocolate chips, they are spectacular. @5" x 8" tray.
- Raspberry Almond Bars$15Raspberry Almond bars have a shortbread base with raspberry preserves topped with more shortbread and sliced almonds. Well loved. @5" x 8" tray...