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Pumpernickel and Radish Tea Sandwiches

June 6, 2016 By Rachel 7 Comments

Pumpernickel and Radish Tea Sandwiches

Escape the mundane with this unique tea sandwich that combines the fresh flavors of early summer herbs and vegetables.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Mother’s Day, Radishes, Raw, Recipes, Sandwiches, Spring, Summer, Vegetarian, Whole Grains Tagged With: Chives, Dill, neufchatel, pumpernickel, Radish, Sandwich, Spring, Summer, Tea, Tea Party

Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

May 16, 2016 By Rachel 2 Comments

Pork Chops with Peach Salsa

Learn the secret to tender, delicious pork chops in this fresh recipe that the whole family will love.

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Entrees, Grilling, Healthy, Kid-Friendly, Peppers, Pork, Recipes, Stone Fruit, Summer Tagged With: Brine, couscous, Grilling, kid friendly, Peaches, Pork Chops, Salsa, Summer, Tender, Tex-Mex

Corn and Okra Maque Choux

September 4, 2015 By Rachel 16 Comments

Corn and Okra Maque Choux

In the mood for a spicy Creole dish? Maque Choux is a one pot, no fuss meal that’s zesty, savory, and will have dinner on the table in no time!

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Filed Under: 30-Minute Meal, Corn, Dairy-Free, Easy, Entrees, Fall, Gluten-Free, Okra, One Pot, Pork, Recipes, Summer, Tomatoes Tagged With: Andouille Sausage, Corn, Dairy-Free, Fall, Gluten-Free, Green Pepper, Okra, One Pot Meals, Quick and Easy, Summer, tomato

Heirloom Tomato Polenta Pie

September 1, 2015 By Rachel 13 Comments

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Give your guests something to talk about with these beautifully ugly heirloom tomatoes healthfully arranged on a chilled polenta pie!

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes Tagged With: Balsamic, Chilled, CSA, Farmer's Cheese, Gluten-Free, Heirloom Tomatoes, Light, Pie, Polenta, Summer, Ugly Tomatoes, Vegetarian

Fish Tacos with Peach and Red Pepper Slaw

August 13, 2015 By Rachel 23 Comments

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Fish Tacos with Peach and Nardello Pepper Slaw are balanced with heat as well as smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. It’s a light dish that’s heavy on flavor!

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Cabbage, Fish, Light, Nardellos, Peaches, Slaw, Summer, Sweet Peppers, Tacos, Tilapia

Zucchini Whoopie Pies

August 3, 2015 By Rachel 6 Comments

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Zucchini Whoopie Pies – lovely little spiced cakes you can hold in your hand, sandwiching homemade cream cheese frosting with a touch of lemon!

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: Buttermilk, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Frosting, Ginger, Lemon, Nutmeg, Spiced, Summer, Whoopie Pies, Zucchini

Asian Eggplant Stir Fry

July 30, 2015 By Rachel 41 Comments

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Made with Japanese eggplant, this vegan stir fry is a hearty Asian meal that’s popping with flavor!

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Filed Under: Entrees, Recipes Tagged With: Asian, Aubergine, Green Pepper, Japanese Eggplant, Stir Fry, Summer, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, Water Chestnuts

Golden Apricot Jam

July 28, 2015 By Rachel 12 Comments

golden-apricot-jam

Enjoy the sweet taste of golden summer apricots all year long with this delicious apricot preserves canning recipe!

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Filed Under: Apricots, Canning, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: apricot, Canning, Homemade, Jam, Lemon Juice, Organic Sugar, Pectin-Free, Scratch, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian, Water Bath

Summer Apricot Cocktail

July 21, 2015 By Daniel 6 Comments

apricot cocktail with blue flower and apricot

Why is the humble little apricot held in such high esteem all over the world? This sweet and tangy summer sipper may hold some clues to the mystery!

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Filed Under: 4th of July, Apricots, Beverages, Dairy-Free, Father’s Day, Gluten-Free, Mother’s Day, Recipes, Spring, Stone Fruit, Summer, Vegan / Vegan Options, Vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, apricot, cocktail, Drink, gin, Summer, vermouth

Leek and Zucchini Fritters

July 19, 2015 By Rachel 22 Comments

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These leek and zucchini fritters are topped with an oozy poached egg & sweet, oven roasted tomatoes, making a messy explosion of summer garden flavor!

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Filed Under: Breakfasts, Recipes Tagged With: Breakfast, Cherry Tomatoes, CSA, Leeks, Parmesan, Poached Egg, Summer, Too Much Zucchini, Zucchini

Honey Custard with Sweet Cherries

July 16, 2015 By Rachel 24 Comments

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Honey Custard with Sweet Cherries is all-natural, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. It’s sweet and creamy and showcases fresh summer cherries beautifully!

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Filed Under: Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: Custard, Dessert, Eggs, Gluten-Free, Honey, Milk, Orchard, Rainier Cherries, Refined Sugar Free, Summer, Sweet Cherries

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

July 3, 2015 By Rachel 10 Comments

Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Have a close encounter of the veggie kind! These saucer-shaped goodies are cheesy, garlicky and full of veg, with a fun shape that kids will love, too!

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sides Tagged With: Basil, cheese, Corn, Cotija, CSA, Garlic, Kale, Make Ahead, Pattypan, Squash, Stuffed, Summer, Vegetarian

Sour Cherry Absinthe Cocktail

July 2, 2015 By Daniel 33 Comments

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Impress your friends and raise some eyebrows when you serve this decadent, sweet, and seasonal cocktail. With each sip, the “little green fairy” will share some of her mysteries with you!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Recipes Tagged With: Absinthe, alcohol, anise, beverage, Cherry, cocktail, licorice, rum, Sour Cherry, Summer, wormwood

Greek Chicken Burgers

May 21, 2015 By Rachel 7 Comments

greek chicken burger with yogurt dill sauce

Greek Chicken Burgers – a lighter recipe that’s popping with garden flavors, smothered in a Feta and Dill Yogurt Sauce, and topped with sweet red peppers.

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sandwiches Tagged With: Burgers, Chicken, Dill, Feta, Grilling, Ground Chicken, Light, Memorial Day, Picnic, Roasted Red Pepper, Summer

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