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Dixie Speckled Butter Beans & Fresh Corn Salad

A super healthy & light summer salad with fresh corn and heat loving butter beans. Add a bit of mild shishito peppers, a splash of lime juice and a few pieces of crumbled local bacon for the carnivores. 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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Kellogg’s Breakfast: Tomato Sauce, Orzo & Spicy Sausage

Turn extra Orange Beefsteak Tomatoes into a great summer heirloom tomato sauce mixed with orzo pasta, spicy sausage, and fresh parsley or basil. Continue reading

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Fresh Corn, Tomato & Onion Gratin with Local Brie

A simple and satisfying vegetarian dinner using fresh local ingredients that’s high on flavor and easy to pull together. Continue reading

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Mexican Rice with Heirloom Tomato Juice & Roasted Onions

An easy & healthy alternative to plain rice using leftover tomato juice and broth, fresh herbs, onions, and peppers. Freezes well for later use in soups or casseroles. Continue reading

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Dried Tomato Scones with Local Chevre

Dried Sungold cherry tomatoes from Wild Onion Farm add a tangy sweet flavor to local chevre scones with fresh chives and local butter from Homeland Creamery. A savory treat that you can make for breakfast or lunch and complete with a few bits of local bacon mixed into the batter. 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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Tomato Season 2011: Roasting Tomatoes

Heirloom Tomatoes are coming into the Farmers’ Markets fast and furious! Make some space in your freezer to store
“Fire Roasted Tomatoes” all winter long for your favorite recipes. Continue reading

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Summer Squash Slaw

Zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and scallions make a colorful addition to any plate during the summer without turning on the stove. Chop this finer and create a more healthy topping for your hotdogs or bbq sandwiches. Continue reading

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Lentil, Vegetable & Rice Salad

A versatile side dish or easy to make into a main meal for camping. High in nutrition, serve this dish chilled, room temperature or warm depending on the season. Easy to make with almost all local ingredients. Gluten-free Continue reading

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