I love Mexican and Southwestern fare. How excited do you think I was when I received tomatillos, jalapeños, avocados, corn, heirloom tomatoes and poblano peppers in my Talley Farms CSA box! In several styles of food, the sauces are what makes the meal incredible and Mexican food is definitely at the top of that category. With a few other add in’s, I came up with three unique … Read more Not one, Not two, But three Incredible Salsas!
I had a great time at the Inspired Home Expo of Paso Robles last week. I was one of the featured chefs in the Idler Demonstration Kitchen introducing some of Talley Farms incredible fresh produce. For my demonstration, I selected a recipe to showcase their bicolor non-GMA corn, yellow summer squash and heirloom tomatoes. The dish I created was Squash Corn Fritters with an Heirloom Tomato Concasse. One … Read more Getting Creative with Corn in these Squash Corn Fritters!
This Seafood Chowder highlights shrimp and my bi color non-GMO Talley Farms corn as the main attraction. Coconut milk takes the place of cream combined with chicken broth to create a full bodied, rich broth. In an effort to heighten the flavor even more, my secret is to simmer the corn cobs right in the soup and pull them out before adding the cooked bacon and shrimp. The flavor … Read more Shrimp and Corn are the Duo in this Heavenly Summer Soup!
I truly love Cauliflower! It is one of the most versatile vegetables around. I love it in soups. I love it in gratins. I use it in tarts, in salads, with pastas and grains. I make it like mashed potatoes for a healthier alternative. And now, I have discovered how to use it as rice! I just made Cauliflower Fried Rice and it was fantastic! … Read more Cauliflower: One of the Most Versatile Vegetables
