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Baby Kale Ceviche with Feta & Pine Nuts

Prepare this Baby Kale Ceviche a day in advance for the best flavor. Using organic local products this salad was a hit at the Five Points Sidewalk Sale & Farmers Market. Continue reading

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Chili: One Spice at a Time

North Hills Midtown Farmers Market Cooking Demo: Spicy Chili made with local pasture raised beef, local onions and a combination of spices to tantalize your mouth! Serve it with chips or in a bowl with some Ashe County Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Continue reading

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Seasonal Quiche

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

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Omelettes at the Farmers’ Market

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

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

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

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Two Seasons of Roasted Eggplant Spreads

Roasted eggplants make excellent spreads and casseroles throughout the winter. These two spreads are made of local farm ingredients that have been frozen, thawed and then combined. But you can make this with fresh ingredients in up through the fall for very healthy eating. Continue reading

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Spicy Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Quick vegetarian spicy local roasted pumpkin soup. Freezer friendly! Continue reading

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Spicy Shrimp Satay Soup Served With Pineapple Jasmine Rice

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp, Coconut Milk, Chinese peppers and Southeast Asian spices create a lovely spiced soup served over Coconut & Pineapple water Jasmine Rice. Continue reading

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Cream of Potato & Leek Soup for Warm or Cool Weather

Quick and easy Potato & Leek Soup with local farm potatoes, leeks, onions and garlic from Wild Onion Farm in Johnston County, Roberson’s Rocky River Farm and Eastern Carolina Organics in Chatham County. Continue reading

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Making Chili Using Leftovers

Flexible recipe to make chili from leftovers and second harvest of roasted vegetables from local farmers market. Continue reading

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