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Summer Squash Carpaccio for Two

Simple raw salad of baby zucchini and crookneck squash made with a local items that fits well into summer menus with fish. Continue reading

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Early Summer Carrot Cake

An updated version of an old favorite, minus the icing. Carrot Cake that you can serve at breakfast or for a dinner dessert made with healthy local ingredients and few surprises. Continue reading

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Simple Saving Techniques for the Late Spring Harvest

Simple, healthy ways to save the spring harvest for later use. Continue reading

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Buttermilk Corn Cakes

Simple side dish of flat corn cakes. Add in herbs, cheese, corn or spices to create a unique flavor or just serve with home-made jam. You can make simple changes to the recipe for lactose intolerant, gluten-free, egg-free. Continue reading

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Let’s Preserve Those Fresh Picked Strawberries!

Easy methods to preserve fresh picked strawberries for use all year long. Simple Balsamic Strawberry Jam recipe using unusual ingredients like rosemary & black pepper. 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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Taco Salad in a Jiffy

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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Options for Stew Beef

Stew Beef is a versatile alternative to more expensive cuts of beef. You can process it in bulk ahead of time to save time, energy and money making recipes later. Continue reading

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Feta Couscous Salad

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

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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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