Tag Archives: sustainable food

Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Sweet Onion Salad

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Susan

Summer salad that doubles as a soup. Use fresh artisan bread to soak up the weeping juices of the tomatoes and cucumbers.
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Posted in Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Salads, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, easy recipe, farmers market, healthy, heirloom tomatoes, NC agriculture, north carolina agriculture, raleigh farmers market, seasonal, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie | Leave a comment

Fennel, Apple, Carrot & Walnut Salad with Fresh Pea Shoots

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Susan

Make this Fennel Bulb Salad ahead of time for a refreshing summer meal. Great side for grilled chicken or a warm pita sandwich. Kid friendly flavors. Honey naturally tones down the fennel and compliments the apple and carrot. Continue reading →

Posted in Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, Winter | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, apple, carrot, easy recipe, fennel, gluten free, local honey, NOFO, organic, pea shoots, seasonal food, sustainable farming, sustainable food, tarheel foodie | Leave a comment

Taco Salad in a Jiffy

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Susan

A taco salad made in less than 1/2 hour from local market ingredients and your own prepared frozen taco meat or meat substitute. Continue reading →

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Feta Couscous Salad

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan

A fresh feta salad with local in-season vegetables that you can make in 15 minutes with items from your local market, pantry and freezer. Serve it immediately or store it for a day. Continue reading →

Posted in Nut-Free, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian | Tagged #localfood, #locavore, easy recipe, feta, green garlic, healthy, north carolina agriculture, Raleigh, seasonal, sun dried tomatoes, sunchokes, sustainable food, 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

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 →