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!!

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The Wonders of Watercress!

This little leafy green food that is often overlooked actually has some great qualities. It is a very versatile green that can be used as an addition to salads, sandwiches, or soups or can be eaten as a steamed vegetable. Modern science has identified more than 15 essential vitamins and minerals contained in this one herb – more iron than spinach, more calcium than milk, and … Read more The Wonders of Watercress!

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Jalapeño Pepper’s aren’t just for Salsa!

And they’re not just for popper’s either! I just made the most incredible Creamy Jalapeño Soup! Just enough heat to wake up your senses, but not enough to scare away even the weakest gringo. It is a mixture of roasted jalapeño peppers, sweet orange peppers and fire roasted tomatoes (in a can). To make it creamy, this recipe does use light cream, but you could … Read more Jalapeño Pepper’s aren’t just for Salsa!

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Garbanzo Beans and Corn Make an Amazing Filling for these Tacos!

Nutrient-filled Garbanzo Beans and Antioxidant-filled Fresh Corn pair up together in these sensational and healthy tacos! No need to spend hours over the stove preparing meat for your tacos when you can make these hearty, delicious tacos in a matter of minutes! The process is quite simple. You grill the corn cobs on a grill pan or outside grill while you are sautéing your garbanzo beans on … Read more Garbanzo Beans and Corn Make an Amazing Filling for these Tacos!

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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

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Tired of Unhealthy Party Food? Serve a Tray of these Tasty Cabbage Wraps!

Many of our diets have moved to more healthier options on a daily basis. Then why do we still find mostly fat laden dips with chips and heavy sauced meat options at parties? Other than the occasional crudite tray with ranch dressing, I find it difficult to find something healthy to eat at most potlucks. Well here is a great item that is easy, healthy and … Read more Tired of Unhealthy Party Food? Serve a Tray of these Tasty Cabbage Wraps!

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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!

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Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?

It forever bogles my mind why U.S. grocers label poblano chile peppers as pasilla peppers. They are not the same item. A poblano chile is a mild pepper generally dark green in color,  3-6 inches in length and 2-3 inches in width. The dried version is called ancho or chile ancho. A pasilla chile, however, is long and narrow with wrinkled skin and is mild to medium … Read more Poblano Chile Pepper; why do they call it Pasilla?

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Getting Creative with Corn in these Squash Corn Fritters!

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!

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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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