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Blueberry, Lemon Verbena & Ricotta Pancakes

Looking for a Father’s Day breakfast idea? Blueberries are in season as we roll into June, right along with farm fresh dairy products and a little known plant to substitute for lemon. Continue reading

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Spring Broccoli Pesto

Fresh from the Farmers’ Market! Broccoli, spring & scallions, green garlic, sorrel, nuts and local cheese all combine quickly to create a bright green pesto that you can put on sandwiches, in omelettes, souffles, or munch as a dip. Continue reading

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Broccoli Cheese Soup for Chilly Spring Days

#Comfort Foods like Broccoli Cheese soup don’t have to be unhealthy. Use ingredients from the market to create a full flavored soup that is natural and healthy in about 30 minutes Continue reading

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Broccoli, Carrot & Greens Salad to Soup

Spring and fall are the perfect times to make this simple salad & soup with fresh carrots, broccoli, chard, bok choy and green onion. Continue reading

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

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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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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March is National Nutrition Month

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a week’s worth of lunch soups, salads and quiche. 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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Festive Winter Slaw

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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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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