Calling all Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA members – Have I got Something for You!!

If you are a Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA member, then I’m guessing you might have a few sweet potatoes sitting in your vegetable bin. Am I right? Well, I have something great for you today! If you follow me at all, you probably know that I seldom post anything twice. I usually refrain from re-visiting recipes or menus because… well because, there are just so many new … Read more Calling all Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA members – Have I got Something for You!!

A Cool Appetizer for your next Party!

Want to serve something healthy and refreshing at your next get together? Here is a super cool idea! This recipe is so simple and presents beautifully. You can prep it ahead and plate it just before your guests arrive. It is healthy and low in calories so it won’t have your guests leaving feeling overstuffed! Salmon Sashimi Spoons! Purchase sushi grade salmon at your local … Read more A Cool Appetizer for your next Party!

Bright in both Taste and Color, this Greek Salad hits the Spot!

When Spring hits, I am super anxious for the real taste of tomatoes. I have now spent months avoiding them unless I am using them cooked in a recipe. After years of growing my own and getting them from Talley Farms, I just can’t get myself to eat them out of season. The difference is just too disappointing! However, I felt that I just couldn’t wait … Read more Bright in both Taste and Color, this Greek Salad hits the Spot!

A Unique and Tasty Salad with an Asian Twist

I am honoring Sara Moulton this month, cooking recipes out of her “Everyday Family Dinners” cookbook. I met Sara several years ago while attending her cooking class. At the time, I took home this cookbook thinking it looked intriguing. I had been cooking out of her “Sara Moulton Cooks at Home” book for several years and really loved her recipes. Unfortunately, as is the case with many others, … Read more A Unique and Tasty Salad with an Asian Twist

A Twist on Chili; Vegetarian Style with Sweet Potatoes!

When it’s cool and damp outside, nothing warms you up better than a cup of hot chili. My normal go-to chili recipe is for Turkey Chili, but I was in the mood for something new. I thought this would be a perfect time to pull out my Cuisinart Cook Central. It’s a slow cooker that also has settings for roasting, brown & sautéing and steaming. No need … Read more A Twist on Chili; Vegetarian Style with Sweet Potatoes!

How to see Spaghetti Squash in a Whole New Light!

I love food from every region of the world and I am constantly experimenting with new styles and flavors. But my favorite go-to meals I would have to say, are Mexican and Sushi. Quite the opposite end of the spectrum! When I eat sushi, I always feel like I am having a healthy low-fat meal which makes me feel good. So often, I really crave Mexican … Read more How to see Spaghetti Squash in a Whole New Light!

Dinner in a Snap!

Looking for something quick and easy for dinner? Try this delicious Kung Pao Chicken and Snap Pea recipe that I adapted from Inspiralized. Just a little bit of prep, a quick stir fry and dinner is ready! I swear, I will never hand slice an onion again. Now that I know how to spiralize onions, it makes that annoying task so simple! A whole sliced … Read more Dinner in a Snap!