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Early Fall Vegetable & Quinoa Salad

Here’s a flexible quinoa salad that uses a blend of fall and summer vegetables as farmers’ markets transition with weather changes. Continue reading

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Le Creuset Give Away!

Want to win a Le Creuset Griddle Pan? Spread the word about our goal of reaching 500 “likes” on facebook! Continue reading

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Pressure Cooker Green Beans

Make fresh green beans in half the time using a pressure cooker along with smoked salts & pepper for a fabulous vegetarian side dish. Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Local Vegetables, Black Beans & Wild Rice

Interchangeable ingredients make this salad healthy, versatile and flexible to meet the needs of several meals. Add broth, stuff another vegetable with the base, or add chicken to create several meals from one base. Continue reading

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Spicy Quinoa Salad with Grilled Eggplant & Tuscan Basil

Grilled Rosa Eggplant provides a smokey undertone to the bright Tuscan Basil and fresh zucchini and red peppers. Dried Asian Peppers provide some heat and contrast the crispy red onion. Continue reading

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Roasted Potato Salad with Buttermilk & Yogurt Herb Dressing

Olive oil and herb roasted potatoes provide the back drop for a refreshing update to a summer classic. Homemade butternut dressing with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs blend well with farm fresh eggs and heirloom celery. Or make your base potatoes with specialty salts! Continue reading

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Peanut Butter, Chevre & Pecans with Dark Chocolate

Use local nut butter, goat cheese and honey to create a lovely spreadable dessert or delightful “tuffles” rolled in local toasted pecans with dark chocolate pieces hidden inside. Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Celery Leaf, Fresh Corn & Ripe Berries

Late spring celery leaves combined with the first of summer’s sweet corn and ripe berries made a quick meal with the addition of toasted quinoa, wild rice and local toasted pecans. Continue reading

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Seasonal Corn Madeleines with Fresh Herbs & Chili

Create gluten-free bite-sized fresh corn snacks for any summer picnic or winter chili party using local farm ingredients. Freeze fresh corn from ear as it comes into season to enjoy this treat year-round. 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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