Author Archives: Susan

Seasonal Quiche

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Susan

Simple, healthy quiche using local ingredients from the farmers market. Bakes in 35 minutes. Continue reading →

Posted in Egg, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Year-Round | Tagged #FarmersMarket, #homecooking, #localfood, #locavore, #ncagriculture, #recipes, brunch, cooking classes, eggs, ham, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, onions, organic, peppers, quiche, raleigh farmers market, real-food, seasonal, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Simple recipe for nutritious Spicy Peanut Soup. Make-ahead and freeze; use frozen ingredients; or make it up fresh. Dairy-free, low sodium (pick no-salt processed items), vegetarian, healthy. Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, cooking classes, dinner, easy recipe, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, NOFO Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, peanut, seasonal food, second harvest, soup, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Sweet Potato Casserole with Spicy Pecans

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Susan

Stored sweet potato make this dish fast and healthy for company. Maple syrup & vanilla replace refined sugar and spicy pecans add an element of surprise for your guests. Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, cooking classes, easy recipe, farmers market, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, pecans, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, sustainable food, sweet potato, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Farmers’ Market Couscous Salad for all Seasons

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Susan

Vary your ingredients depending on the season for this light side dish. Goes well with all sorts of chilled or warm vegetable soups. Makes the most of farm fresh ingredients from local vendors. Continue reading →

Posted in Fall, Nut-Free, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, chevre, cooking classes, coucous, easy recipe, farmers market, feta, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, red bell peppers, sausage, seasonal, Seasonal cooking, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Omelettes at the Farmers’ Market

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Susan

An easy technique for beginners to use for omelettes using fresh local farm eggs and fillings. Continue reading →

Posted in Egg, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, Black Truffle Sea Salt, carolina foodie, chevre, chives, cooking classes, Coon Rock Farm sausage, easy recipe, eggs, farmers market, fresh herbs, green onions, healthy, Hillsborough Cheese Company, kid friendly, north carolina agriculture, red peppers, sausage, Savory Spice Raleigh, seasonal food, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market | 1 Comment

Fresh Berry Topping From Last Summer’s Harvest

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Susan

Simple frozen berries from last summer make a delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, yogurt and ice cream in under minutes. Pick your favorite flavors of berries to work with and add a pinch of spice and sugar, heat and you are ready to serve warm. Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, General, Nut-Free, Summer | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, blackberries, blueberries, cobbler, cooking classes, easy recipe, farm visits, farmers market, foraging trips, fruit topping, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, raspberries, seasonal, second harvest, sustainable, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Shepherd’s Pie by the Numbers

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Susan

Shepherd’s Pie takes less than 20 minutes to put together if you use pre-cooked frozen ingredients and less than 45 minutes to cook and serve. This recipe can be adapted to accommodate lamb or beef and a variety of local sustainable fresh vegetables. Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Year-Round | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, cooking classes, easy recipe, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, organic, second harvest, shepherds pie, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County, Western Wake Farmers Market | Leave a comment

Skillet Cornbread

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan

Skillet cornbread for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy recipe that’s ready in about 40 minutes using one bowl and one pan. Continue reading →

Posted in Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian, Year-Round | Tagged #localfood, cast iron skillet, cooking classes, cornbread, easy recipe, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | Leave a comment

Buttermilk Pancakes at the Beach & at the Market

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Susan

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 →

Posted in Breakfast, General, Nut-Free | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, buttermilk pancakes, carolina foodie, cooking classes, easy recipe, fresh berry sauce, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, Raleigh, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie | Leave a comment

Family Friendly Dips for Hunter’s 2nd Annual Health Fair

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Susan

Easy Dips served at Hunter Elem Health Fair 2011. Healthy Ranch, Parsley Hummus, Spinach Cannellini Bean Dip. Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, cannellini beans, community garden, cooking classes, garbanzo beans, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, organic, parsley, spinach, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tahini, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Wake County | 2 Comments