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Tag Archives: appetizers
Baked Polenta topped with Seasonal Vegetables
As it normally happens each year, I ran out of olive oil at the end of fall. I actually try to run out just around Thanksgiving so I’ll be ready to usher in the holiday cooking bonanza with … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dinner, Egg, General, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Sides, Vegetarian, Year-Round
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Slow Roasting Individual Heirloom Tomatoes
Slow-roasting heirloom tomatoes brings out the intensity of their flavor. Use them on pizza instead of sauce, mixed into goat cheese or chickpeas for an appetizer spread, or blended into pasta dishes or sauces. Continue reading
Posted in Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Vegetarian, Year-Round
Tagged #FarmersMarket, #HeirloomTomatoes, #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, community garden, cooking classes, durham, easy recipe, gluten free, healthy, Old Milburnie Farm, organic, Raleigh, roasted tomatoes, seasonal, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Cornmeal Cakes with Fresh Corn & Heirloom Okra
A gluten-free organic recipe for Cornmeal Cakes using fresh local corn and heirloom okra that can be used as an appetizer or a side dish to a larger meal of soup or stew. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, General, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Sides, Summer
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, appetizers, buttermilk, easy recipe, farmers market, gluten free, heirloom, kid friendly, NC agriculture, okra, organic, organic corn, seasonal food, sustainable food, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Goat Meatballs with Wilted Slaw
Goat Meatballs or Sliders are a great way to introduce your family to a meat product used extensively throughout the world. Incorporating local vegetables into the blend allows you to customize the final product to fit into any menu. Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Fall, General, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Snack, Winter
Tagged #realfood, appetizers, beef, farmers market, fennel, garlic, goat, green garlic, organic, Prodigal Farm, roasted peppers, seasonal food, slow cooked onion, Spain Farm, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Silky smooth blend of three fall squash varieties along with apples, hot peppers and peanut butter from the local farmers’ market make this vegetarian soup something to write home about. Top it with homemade candied pecans for a extra special treat. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Fall, Freezing & Canning, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Soup, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, cooking classes, gluten free, healthy, lactose free, organic, seasonal food, soup, sustainable, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie
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Roasted Pepper, Corn & Heirloom Tomato Soup
Late summer sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes and roasted Italian peppers create a complex range of flavors in this unique soup. Pair it with a grilled ham & cheese made with local mustard and greens for an outstanding simple meal. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Dinner, Fall, Freezing & Canning, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Nut-Free, Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Second Harvest, Summer, Year-Round
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, Carrboro Farmers Market, community garden, cooking classes, corn, Durham Farmers Market, easy recipe, education, farmers market, gluten free, healthy, heirloom tomatoes, Italian peppers, lactose free, NC agriculture, north carolina agriculture, organic, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, raleigh farmers market, roasted peppers, seasonal food, second harvest, soup, sustainable agriculture, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Quick Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans in less than 10 minutes make the easiest party snack or addition to a basic pancake, granola or muffin recipe. Using local NC products, this recipes comes together in a snap. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Snack, Year-Round
Tagged #locavore, appetizers, Carrboro Farmers Market, cooking classes, Durham Farmers Market, easy recipe, holiday snacks, kid friendly, Midtown Farmers Market, north carolina agriculture, nuts, party food, pecans, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, sustainable farming, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, Western Wake Farmers Market
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Pecans with Raspberry Vinegar, Honey & Rosemary
Simple pecans gentled cooked in raspberry vinegar and local honey with garden fresh rosemary, smoked pepper and flake salt make an excellent appetizer or side dish with some slices of cheese and crackers any time during the year. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Snack, Vegetarian, Year-Round
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, carolina, cooking classes, Eater, farmers market, foodie, gluten free, honey, Just Bee Apiary, NC agriculture, north carolina agriculture, Olio2Go, organic, pecans, raspberry, sustainable agriculture, tarheel, tarheelfoodie, Vincotto, vinegar
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Lemon Verbena & Honey Cheese
Using three local ingredients, create this simple cheese spread for for breakfast or as an appetizer. Honey, Lemon Verbena & Chevre or Ricotta. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Snack, Year-Round
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, breakfast, carolina, chevre, community garden, cooking classes, DFM, Durham Farmers Market, Eater, foodie, honey, Just Bee Apiary, lemon verbena, north carolina agriculture, organic, ricotta, seasonal food, second harvest, sustainable agriculture, tarheel, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, vervain, woodleaf
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Butternut Squash & Apple Salad with Local Ginger Dressing
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
Posted in Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Diabetic Friendly, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snack, Vegetarian, Winter
Tagged #localfood, #locavore, #realfood, appetizers, butternut squash, carolina, durham, easy recipe, Eater, farmers market, foodie, fresh ginger, gluten free, healthy, Midtown Farmers Market, NC agriculture, NC apples, North Hills Farmers Market, organic, Raleigh, Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market, raw, seasonal food, sustainable agriculture, tarheel, tarheel foodie, tarheelfoodie, wake forest, Western Wake Farmers Market
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