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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

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Stuffed Paprika Peppers

At the end of the summer season, you can still find some Paprika Peppers. They hold their shape well when baked with a hearty but light stuffing of local rice, sausage, hamburger, greens and roasted tomato sauce. Continue reading

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Honey Glazed Sweet Potato Chips

Honey Glazed Sweet Potato Chips from the “Buzztival” at the Downtown Raleigh Farmers’ Market 2011. Great warm from the oven or crispy cold. Continue reading

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Pumpkin & Cornmeal Muffins with Granola Topping

A fall delight with fresh roasted pumpkin, local honey, molasses and corn meal. Not too sweet, but delightfully filling on a chilly morning with a cup of tea or with a bowl of chili for lunch. Great snack for kids on the go! Continue reading

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Home Fries with Paprika Peppers & Sweet Onions

Home fries made with local paprika peppers, sweet onions, bacon and farm fresh eggs are perfect on chilly fall mornings. See how simple they are to make with this easy recipe. Continue reading

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Stir Fry Kale Sandwich with Smoked Bacon & Cheese

Fall is a great time for a stir fry and you can use your leftovers to make this great sandwich using all local ingredients from the farmers’ market! Continue reading

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Adapting Recipes & Shopping @ the Farmers’ Market

My 7 Step process for selecting modifying recipes and selecting samples for the farmers’ markets. Continue reading

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Quinoa Porridge Cooked with Fall Apples & Pears

Warm your fall mornings up with quinoa porridge made with almond milk and sweetened naturally with apples, pears and date sugar. Top it with a scant teaspoon of maple syrup and some berries from the summer harvest for an even more special breakfast. Continue reading

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Pear Butter with Fresh Ginger

Delicate Pear Butter using local fresh ginger and spices from your cabinet. Freezes well and is adaptable for many recipes both savory and sweet. Continue reading

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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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