This raw Pattypan (Sunburst) Squash Salad will Knock your Socks Off!

These adorable little pattypan squashes are from my Talley Farms CSA box. They are crisp and delightful eaten right out of the garden. You can also roast them, grate them, put them in a casserole or steam them whole. They are as scrumptious as they are cute! Today I am eating them raw in a salad. None of the ingredients are cooked which makes this dish … Read more This raw Pattypan (Sunburst) Squash Salad will Knock your Socks Off!

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Wild Mushrooms, Red Quinoa & Delicata Squash come together in this Amazing Side Dish!

Healthy with a touch of decadence is how I would describe this dish. The squash is roasted tender and basted with a buttery maple glaze. The mushrooms are nicely browned with sautéed shallots and combined with the quinoa. Each ingredient is individually flavored with fresh thyme and it all comes together with a thyme & garlic scented maple-cream sauce drizzled on top. Yes, I call that a … Read more Wild Mushrooms, Red Quinoa & Delicata Squash come together in this Amazing Side Dish!

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An unusual Spice Rub on this Salmon wakes up your Tastebuds!

Salmon offers a huge amount of health benefits. It provides us with a natural source of Omega 3’s which are much easier for the body to utilize than getting them from flaxseeds, hemp seeds or walnuts. You need to be sufficient in vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc for your body to make the enzymatic conversion from plant sources. Salmon is also very low in mercury as they … Read more An unusual Spice Rub on this Salmon wakes up your Tastebuds!

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A Savory Tart makes a Great Side Dish!

My tomato garden, this year was better than last but still not fantastic. The tomatoes were sparse and smaller than they should have been. However, they were juicy, sweet and scrumptious so I am thrilled about that. I tried to use them in recipes where I could showcase their wonderful taste and beauty since they were lacking in abundance. This savory tart adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi allowed … Read more A Savory Tart makes a Great Side Dish!

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A Greek Delight; Moussaka topped with Cauliflower Béchamel!

Ok, so the weather isn’t showing it, but nevertheless fall is here and I was feeling the need to enjoy some fall flavors. I purchased some amazing lamb from Adelaida Springs Ranch that is raised exclusively on Rangeland Wines pastures and in their estate vineyard. No antibiotics or hormones are used, and the meat is mild, lean and succulent. Lamb made me think of Greek food and that made me … Read more A Greek Delight; Moussaka topped with Cauliflower Béchamel!

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Sweet & Spicy; these Carrots make a Great Side Dish!

A small tweak to roasted carrots can open up a whole new world of flavor. If you are used to making balsamic roasted carrots, (and love them!) take a look at this recipe for Harissa and Maple Roasted Carrots from Bon Appetit. It will make a heavenly side dish for your meal. Even the roasted lemons are edible and utterly scrumptious!  One of the keys … Read more Sweet & Spicy; these Carrots make a Great Side Dish!

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Traditional Southern Goodness – Yellow Squash Casserole

Last year when vacationing in Texas, I ate a side dish of Yellow Squash Casserole that was really scrumptious. Seeing all of the beautiful squash coming from my Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box and my neighbor’s generous donation, I decided to combine them in a casserole. It turned out fantastic! I sliced and cut chunks in similar sized pieces and sautéed them with chopped onions … Read more Traditional Southern Goodness – Yellow Squash Casserole

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Preserved Lemons; so simple and simply wonderful!

After posting my recipe for Golden Beet Noodle and Pea Salad, I received several requests for my Preserved Lemons recipe so I decided to post it for all to see. It is quite a simple process and now that I have fallen in love with them, I make sure to have a jar in the fridge at all times. They will last a year so it is … Read more Preserved Lemons; so simple and simply wonderful!

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