Tag Archives: seasonal food

Strawberry, Lavender & Honey Jam

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Susan

Organic spring strawberries blended with garden lavender & local honey creates a subtle alternative to standard store bought jam. 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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Winter Greens & Turnip Salad with Black Eyed Peas

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Susan

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

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Susan

Celebrate National Nutrition Month with a week’s worth of lunch soups, salads and quiche. Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Beet & Toasted Pecan Cookies

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Susan

Make your Valentine a Beet Cookie this year! White or dark chocolate and toasted nuts make this recipe fun for everyone in the family. Continue reading →

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Strata with Seasonal Vegetables & Artisan Bread

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Susan

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

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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Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad with Pepitas & Chevre

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Susan

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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Scalloped Turnips, Onions & Mushrooms for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Susan

Caramelized turnips and onions mixed with local cheese, sauteed mushrooms and cream complete your holiday meal. This recipe pairs well with poultry & stuffing and you can make it ahead for a party. Continue reading →

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