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  • Greek Watermelon Salad

    Greek Watermelon Salad

    This Greek salad is a twist on the classic, substituting watermelon for the tomatoes. Toss ripe watermelon, cucumber, green bell pepper, and onion with a dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice and dried oregano. Top with Kalamata olives and feta cheese.  Enjoy a perfect first course or side salad! This recipe was tested using…

  • Grilled Sweet Corn with DIY Toppings

    Grilled Sweet Corn with DIY Toppings

    Turn grilled sweet corn into a party with these four special DIY toppings.  Try Pesto Parmesan, Easy Elote, Buffalo Bleu, and Chive Cream Cheese.  Serve one topping or have fun trying all four. Serves 6 Ingredients: Pesto Parmesan Topping Easy Elote Buffalo Bleu Topping Chive Cream Cheese Topping Directions: To Grill Corn on the…

  • Apricot Basil Truffles – courtesy of Katherine Anne Confections

    Apricot Basil Truffles – courtesy of Katherine Anne Confections

    This recipe makes about 40 truffles. Ingredients: Directions:

  • Easy Oven-Roasted Ratatouille

    Easy Oven-Roasted Ratatouille

    Ratatouille is a colorful classic French summer favorite made with seasonal “fresh from the farm” produce…tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant and basil. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions:  Tip:   Ratatouille can be served warm or cold.  Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3…

  • Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

    No canning equipment required! Just prepare and refrigerate! Makes 5-1/2 cups Ingredients: Directions: Tips:

  • Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh Peach Salsa

    Fresh, ripe peaches flavor this easy to prepare “taste of summer” salsa. Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tip:   Use freestone peaches with fruit that easily pulls away from the pit.

  • Savory Zucchini Pancakes

    Savory Zucchini Pancakes

    These delicate, crisp zucchini pancakes, inspired by the Turkish pancakes called mucver (pronounced moosh-vair), are crisp on the outside and tender within. Makes 8-9 pancakes Ingredients: Pancakes 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 ½ cups) 1 large egg, slightly beaten 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1/3…

  • Very Berry Muffins

    Very Berry Muffins

    Celebrate the 4th of July with these patriot muffins! Makes about 12 muffins Ingredients: Directions: Tip:  No Buttermilk?  Substitute 1 cup of milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice.

  • Sweet Peas & Pasta Salad with Bacon & Almonds

    Sweet Peas & Pasta Salad with Bacon & Almonds

    This easy to make pasta salad is perfect for a picnic, potluck or family gathering. Makes: 8 servings Salad Ingredients: Dressing Ingredients: Instructions: Tips:

  • Foolproof BBQ Ribs

    Foolproof BBQ Ribs

    This easy oven barbecue rib method delivers deliciously tender, juicy ribs with little effort. Makes: 4-5 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hrs. 45 min. Ingredients Directions Tips

  • Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic Scape Basil Pesto

    Garlic scapes have garlic, onion, herbaceous flavor and are less spicy than garlic cloves.  About 4-6 scapes equal one clove of garlic. The photo on the left of fresh garlic scapes is courtesy of the Glenn Family Gardens blog. This pesto is wonderful to serve over pasta or grilled chicken, to put on top…

  • Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Roasted Purple Asparagus with Honey Mustard Mayo

    Purple asparagus is sweeter, mild, and nuttier in flavor than green asparagus.  It has a higher content of natural sugars than other asparagus varieties. It loses its purple color when cooked. Enjoy it raw, grilled, roasted, or steamed. Ingredients 1 bunch purple asparagus spears 3 Tbsp. olive oil Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon lemon…

  • Strawberry Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts

    Strawberry Mixed Green Salad with Goat Cheese and Honey Walnuts

    Makes 6 Servings Ingredients Salad 6 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and spring mix) 2 cups sliced strawberries  1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (or vegan cheese) 1/3 cup Honey Walnuts Honey Balsamic Dressing  Honey Walnuts 1-1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/4 cup honey Honey Balsamic Dressing 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp. Dijon mustard ½ tsp. Italian seasoning…

  • Ramped Up Mushrooms

    Ramped Up Mushrooms

    A simple stir-fry side dish of ramps and mushrooms packs lots of flavor thanks to seasonal ramps, a cousin of onions, leeks, and garlic.    Makes: 2 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients 1 pound cremini or baby bella mushrooms  1 bunch fresh ramps, about 3/4 cup chopped, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh…

  • Chef Vince DiBattista’s Fall Salad – October 2019

    Chef Vince DiBattista’s Fall Salad – October 2019

    Vince DiBattista’s Fall Market Salad Serves 4-6 people Ingredients 4 cups shaved Tuscan kale 4 cups thinly shaved brussel sprouts 1 thinly sliced apple 1 shaved fennel bulb 4 pieces shaved sunchoke (Jerusalem artichoke) Pecorino d’Sardo, grated or shaved Sunflower seeds Method 1. Mix all ingredients. 2. Marinate in vinaigrette (recipe follows) for 30…

  • Chef Mark Payne’s Cider Brined and Roasted Carrots with Hummus, Grapes, and Pepitas – October 2019

    Chef Mark Payne’s Cider Brined and Roasted Carrots with Hummus, Grapes, and Pepitas – October 2019

    Pickled Carrots Method 1. Pre- heat oven to 400° F 3. In a pot, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Keep hot. 3. In a dry sauté pan over medium heat, toast the coriander and fennel seeds, black peppercorns and red pepper flakes, then add toasted spices to the brine.…

  • A Vegetable Frittata from Chef Station’s Elio Romero – Aug. 2019

    A Vegetable Frittata from Chef Station’s Elio Romero – Aug. 2019

    Serves 6 Ingredients 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced red onion 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes 2 cups green beans 1 cup diced green bell pepper 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) sliced zucchini 1 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces asparagus 1 cup baby spinach 1 cup parmesan cheese (or vegan cheese) 1 1/2 cups sliced…

  • Mushroom Bourguignon

    Mushroom Bourguignon

    From Smitten Kitchen Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 pounds portobello mushrooms, in 1/4-inch slices (save the stems for another use) (you can use cremini instead, as well) 1/2 carrot, finely diced 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup full-bodied red wine 2…

  • Eggplant Salad Toasts

    Eggplant Salad Toasts

    Courtesy of Smitten Kitchen Servings: Makes about 8 toasts; double the recipe if you’d like to eat the salad straight. Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, about 3/4 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for oiling baking sheet1/4 teaspoon saltblack pepper1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1/4 cup crumbled crumbled feta (or vegan cheese)1…

  • Chopped Salad with Feta, Lime, Mint and Sunflower Seeds

    Chopped Salad with Feta, Lime, Mint and Sunflower Seeds

    Courtesy of Smitten Kitchen I used 1 cup each of halved and thinly sliced radishes (3 1/4 ounces), 1/2 pound of lightly cooked, cooled green and yellow beans (1/2 pound fresh) that I’d cut into 1/4-inch slices on the bias, and quartered and thinly sliced Kirby cucumbers (from 5 ounces or 2 whole). However,…

  • Pasta With Green Puttanesca

    Pasta With Green Puttanesca

    Courtesy of Melissa Clark of The New York Times. Photo by Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. First published May  27, 2011. Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients Kosher salt, to taste 1 pound spaghettini or spaghetti 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 anchovy fillets 1/4 cup drained capers 1…