Category Archives: Nut-Free

Late Summer Melon Coolers

Make melons into quick summer coolers with just 2 ingredients and a blender! Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Fennel Bulb & Sweet Onions

Slow cooking fennel bulb with sweet spring onions provides a perfect compliment to chicken sausage, pulled chicken in a cream sauce over noodles or paired with fresh local bread and brie. Continue reading

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Winter Greens & Turnip Salad with Black Eyed Peas

An inexpensive healthy salad that can be added to a light broth for a light winter soup or shredded as a topping for hot dogs and sausages on local rolls. Continue reading

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Strata with Seasonal Vegetables & Artisan Bread

Strata is flexible and easy to make with seasonal vegetables, artisan bread, and fresh farm dairy ingredients. It can act as a full meal or pair with either chilled or hot soup depending on the season. Continue reading

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Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad with Pepitas & Chevre

A seasonal fall salad made with colorful heirloom vegetables that takes just a few minutes to prepare and pairs well with roasted pork and grilled chicken. Serve on a bed of fresh greens and add chevre for a complete meal with a bowl of soup or a grilled cheese sandwich. Continue reading

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Scalloped Turnips, Onions & Mushrooms for Thanksgiving

Caramelized turnips and onions mixed with local cheese, sauteed mushrooms and cream complete your holiday meal. This recipe pairs well with poultry & stuffing and you can make it ahead for a party. Continue reading

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Stuffed Paprika Peppers

At the end of the summer season, you can still find some Paprika Peppers. They hold their shape well when baked with a hearty but light stuffing of local rice, sausage, hamburger, greens and roasted tomato sauce. Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Hummus

A quick seasonal hummus that pairs well with fresh fall apples. Great as a peanut butter replacement for snacks. Continue reading

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Honey Glazed Sweet Potato Chips

Honey Glazed Sweet Potato Chips from the “Buzztival” at the Downtown Raleigh Farmers’ Market 2011. Great warm from the oven or crispy cold. Continue reading

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Stir Fry Kale Sandwich with Smoked Bacon & Cheese

Fall is a great time for a stir fry and you can use your leftovers to make this great sandwich using all local ingredients from the farmers’ market! Continue reading

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