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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Want the Most Refreshing and Tantalizing Salad Ever?

An unusual combination of ingredients creates this most amazing salad! Fresh juicy ripe watermelon and succulent seasonal tomatoes partner up in this dish. They are the key ingredients showcased in this Tomato and Watermelon Salad. As my mantra has been lately, less is sometimes more when it comes to food.  This duo is very lightly dressed with a touch of olive oil and red wine vinegar, … Read more Want the Most Refreshing and Tantalizing Salad Ever?

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The Best Produce Shines without much Fuss!

The better quality your ingredients are, the less you need to mess with them to create amazing food. That was the case with this Corn Salad that I made from my Talley Farms produce. Each item stands on it’s own with superb taste and freshness. Combined together in a salad, they make a striking and delectable dish. If you follow my blog, you already know that I use … Read more The Best Produce Shines without much Fuss!

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A Healthy Twist on Nachos!

I am not a creature of habit. Well, particularly when it comes to cooking anyway. I don’t really enjoy making the same thing twice as I am always looking to create something new. However, as a go to meal whenever dining alone at home, I often make myself nachos. It’s my one true addiction that I absolutely crave! Nachos aren’t necessarily the healthiest item on a … Read more A Healthy Twist on Nachos!

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Forget the Hassle of Rolling and Make this Simple Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage!

One of the first cooking endeavors I tried in my late teens was making “Stuffed Cabbage.” I remember it clearly because at the time I didn’t know what a garlic clove was in relation to a head of garlic. Yep, you guessed it! I used the whole head in making my dish and whoa was it garlicky! It was my first attempt at a “start from scratch” meal … Read more Forget the Hassle of Rolling and Make this Simple Deconstructed Stuffed Cabbage!

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Cauliflower your way: Simply Delicious or Divine & Decadent!

I love the look of roasting a whole cauliflower. All it needs is some trimming, a little olive oil baste and some salt & pepper. This creates a stunning and simply delicious specimen! Eaten as is, it is perfectly tender crisp and yummy. A terrific side dish that is simple yet definitely worthy of oohs and ahhs at your dinner table. I thought it would pair up … Read more Cauliflower your way: Simply Delicious or Divine & Decadent!

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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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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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An Update on Giada’s Best Ever Green Bean recipe!

My plan was to revisit an incredible recipe from Giada De Laurentiis for Sauteed Green Beans with Tomatoes and Basil served with Parmesan Crisps. And…if you know anything about me, you know that I seldom cook the same thing twice! However seeing these fresh french green beans from Talley Farms brought back memories of Giada’s delicious beans simmering in a fresh tomato and basil sauce, and I couldn’t resist! … Read more An Update on Giada’s Best Ever Green Bean recipe!

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