Category Archives: Dairy-Free

Slow Cooked Fennel Bulb & Sweet Onions

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Susan

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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Fresh Water Prawns with Asparagus, Sorrel & Cabbage

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Susan

Multiple green colors bring this salad to life using farm fresh shaved asparagus, seasonal green garlic, sorrel, spring onions, garden thyme, Napa cabbage and NC fresh water prawns. Dress lightly with olive oil or add a bit of fresh lemon juice. Continue reading →

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Tomatoes & Cauliflower: Out of the Freezer & Into the Pan

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Susan

Quick cooking from stored freezer ingredients lets you create wonderful meals as a second harvest from any season. Here we use Kellogs Breakfast tomato sauce, curried cauliflower, roasted chickpeas and dehydrated tomatoes to make a hearty meal in under 15 minutes. Continue reading →

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Festive Winter Slaw

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Susan

Winter vegetable salad made with local cabbage, spinach, broccoli, carrots, leeks, dehydrated NC apples and dehydrated summer sweet onions. Pairs well with local duck. Continue reading →

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Radishes are all the Rage

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Susan

Locally-grown heirloom radishes and fresh baby leafy greens make this salad healthy and easy to prepare throughout the holidays for your guests. Pairs well with a grilled sandwich, poultry, beef or pork or a simple fall soup. Prepare all the ingredients ahead of time and toss a half hour before serving. Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash & Apple Salad with Local Ginger Dressing

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Susan

Using local fall butternut squash and NC apples, this salad is easy to make and goes well with grilled sandwiches on warm fall days. The hint of maple syrup and fresh harvested ginger are enhanced by the bright flavor of the Murray River Salt and few turns of the pepper mill. Use a local mustard or infused balsamic vinegar or maple syrup to introduce subtle flavors to the recipe. Continue reading →

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Stuffed Paprika Peppers

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Susan

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

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Susan

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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Home Fries with Paprika Peppers & Sweet Onions

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Susan

Home fries made with local paprika peppers, sweet onions, bacon and farm fresh eggs are perfect on chilly fall mornings. See how simple they are to make with this easy recipe. Continue reading →

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Quinoa Porridge Cooked with Fall Apples & Pears

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Susan

Warm your fall mornings up with quinoa porridge made with almond milk and sweetened naturally with apples, pears and date sugar. Top it with a scant teaspoon of maple syrup and some berries from the summer harvest for an even more special breakfast. Continue reading →

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