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  • Festive Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Festive Brussels Sprouts Salad

    This crunchy combo of Brussels sprouts and kale with Honeycrisp apples, toasted almonds and raisins is a perfect make-ahead to serve your family or bring to gathering.  Prep the Brussels sprouts and kale, toast the almonds, and make the dressing the day before, then assemble with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy! Makes 8-1 cup servings…

  • Curried Chickpea Salad by Chef Ashley Cooney of Lefty’s Righteous Bagels

    Serves 8-10 Ingredients: Directions: Tip: Keep it vegan and enjoy! Or add a little local honey for sweetness and a jalapeño pepper for spice!

  • Peach Salsa Chicken Salad

    Peach Salsa Chicken Salad

    Fresh peaches and sweet peppers are spiced up with chopped jalapeño peppers and chili powder for a mild kick salsa.   Peach salsa is great as a stand-alone appetizer and extra delicious when served over this Asian-inspired soy, brown sugar, and chili seasoned chicken.   Makes 4 servings Ingredients: For Peach Salsa        For Chicken…

  • Blushing Peach, Beet and Fennel Salad

    Blushing Peach, Beet and Fennel Salad

    Fresh peaches, cooked beets, and crunchy fennel are tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette then topped with fresh mint and roasted pistachios. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tips:

  • Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    This summer vegetable pasta stir-fry includes shucking, blanching, and peeling fresh fava beans, but don’t let those steps intimidate you. None of the steps take very long. The shucking and peeling can be done as a fun family cooking activity. You can also prepare the beans the day before. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Directions:…

  • Snappy Slaw

    Snappy Slaw

    This “no mayo” colorful seasonal slaw is refreshing. crunchy and packs an element of surprise — peanuts!  It’s a perfect side salad with grilled meats, fish and poultry.    Makes 6 servings (about 1 cup per serving) Ingredients: Directions: Tips: Kohlrabi Facts: Kohlrabi is a part of the cabbage family, similar to a turnip.…

  • Rosemary Roasted Peaches with Burrata                                   

    Rosemary Roasted Peaches with Burrata                                   

    Courtesy of Chef Debbie Evans, Peckish Pig                                                                    Makes 6 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tips: This dish is good to eat solo or served with bread. Burrata is a fresh, semi-soft Italian cheese known for its creamy, rich interior. It’s made from a solid mozzarella outer layer, filled with soft mozzarella curds and cream.

  • Indian Style Cucumber Salad

    Indian Style Cucumber Salad

    This refreshing yogurt-dressed cucumber salad is inspired by raita, a classic side dish, condiment or dip in Indian cuisine made with yogurt, spices and raw vegetables or fruit. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Directions: Tips: How to Store Mint Leaves: Place mint stems upright in a glass jar of water and cover loosely with a plastic…

  • Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Kale Salad, courtesy of Chef Debbie Gold of Le Tour

    Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Kale Salad, courtesy of Chef Debbie Gold of Le Tour

    Serves 8 Ingredients: Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  With a sharp knife, VERY CAREFULLY cut the spaghetti squash in half horizontally (Stick the knife into the center of the squash, then cut down. Again—be careful!) Scoop out the seeds and pulp in the center and discard. Place the squash, cut side up,…

  • Roasted Beets with Bourbon Glaze

    Roasted Beets with Bourbon Glaze

    This foil technique for roasting beets can’t get much easier.  No messy peeling before roasting.   The skin just slips off like magic after roasting.  Bourbon adds a layer of warm smokiness to this glaze and the sweetness of the beets is enhanced by the brown sugar. Makes 6 servings: Ingredients: Directions: Tips:

  • 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…

  • 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:

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…