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The Last of Summer: Sweet Corn & Fresh Lima Beans

A simple and nutritious side dish for late summer vegetables that you can make in under 10 minutes and serve warm or chilled. Great with other vegetables, chicken or fish. Continue reading

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Quinoa Salad with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach & Pecans

A fall version of a Farmers’ Market Quinoa Salad with Shitake Mushrooms, Spinach, Shallots, Pecans & Local Cheese Continue reading

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White Bean & Toasted Almond Spread

A healthy dip that you can make ahead and freeze with several options to take the base in different directions using local ingredients for a meal or appetizer all year long. Pair it with hand made herb crackers for a special treat. Continue reading

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Slow Cooking the Beef Bottom Round Steak

Smaller “steak” cuts of bottom round roast make a flavorful dinner for two without much effort. Continue reading

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Chilled Corn Soup with Blistered Shishito Peppers

An easy corn soup in or out-of-season, warm or chilled topped with mild blistered shishito peppers. Continue reading

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White Bean & Marinated Feta Dip

Super Simple recipe using Prodigal Farm’s Marinated Feta and Cannellini beans with a touch of Smoked Salt. Add in olives or roasted red pepper for some variation. Continue reading

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Black & White Bean Salsa with Corn, Peppers, & Onions

Colorful side dish to any fish or poultry in the heat of the late summer when fresh corn is available. Great for a party as an appetizer with chips. Continue reading

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Tomato Jam in the heat of the Summer

Fresh summer tomato jam can be stored in the freezer for months and used on meatloaf, burgers or spicy sausages. Continue reading

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Spicy Sheepshead Fish on the Grill with Summer Squash

Sheepshead fish are excellent for grilling, inexpensive, readily take on different flavors and hold their texture even when over cooked! An all around good catch that even a kid could cook on the grill. Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Sweet Onion Salad

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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