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Roasted Chickpeas & Pepitas

Thirty minutes to a healthy snack everyone in the family can enjoy at game time or as a school lunch snack. Gluten-free and budget friendly. Continue reading

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Dixie Speckled Butter Beans & Fresh Corn Salad

A super healthy & light summer salad with fresh corn and heat loving butter beans. Add a bit of mild shishito peppers, a splash of lime juice and a few pieces of crumbled local bacon for the carnivores. Continue reading

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Tomato Jam in the heat of the Summer

Fresh summer tomato jam can be stored in the freezer for months and used on meatloaf, burgers or spicy sausages. Continue reading

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Tomato Season 2011: Roasting Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomatoes are coming into the Farmers’ Markets fast and furious! Make some space in your freezer to store
“Fire Roasted Tomatoes” all winter long for your favorite recipes. Continue reading

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Cucumber Cooler

Cucumber Cooler: 5 minutes to gather ingredients, 3 minutes to chop produce, 1 minute to blend, = heavenly cool cucumber drink delight on a hot day! Continue reading

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Shrimp Bites

Fresh or frozen shrimp make an excellent snack or full meal in this adapted recipe from Gena Knox using local in-season ingredients from Locals Seafood, Wild Onion Farms and Chicken Bridge Bakery. Continue reading

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Summer Squash Carpaccio for Two

Simple raw salad of baby zucchini and crookneck squash made with a local items that fits well into summer menus with fish. Continue reading

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Feta Couscous Salad

A fresh feta salad with local in-season vegetables that you can make in 15 minutes with items from your local market, pantry and freezer. Serve it immediately or store it for a day. Continue reading

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Buttermilk Pancakes at the Beach & at the Market

Quick buttermilk pancakes that the whole family can enjoy. Make the batter ahead of time for a fast breakfast or dinner that is kid-friendly and inexpensive. Continue reading

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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Families on the Go: Eggs

Eggs are coming into season! Have a healthy & simple egg breakfast in under 5 minutes by prepping the night before. Or take it with you and reheat it at work. Continue reading

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