This recipe is the perfect dish for a Southern potluck brunch, or can bring a little South to any brunch! It’s comforting, creamy, filling, and the pimiento cheese adds the perfect amount of sharpness to the grits. Serves 10-12 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups yellow grits 3 cups corn, cut […]
Rosemary Cheese Crackers
November 30, 2011 by 1 Comment
Most every Southerner has a favorite recipe for cheese biscuits, cheese crackers, or cheese straws, those staples of holiday gifting and year-round entertaining. With the addition of rosemary and chile peppers, I give this version of these buttery crackers unexpected heat and flavor that makes them extra habit-forming. Serve topped with fresh goat cheese and […]
Beet, Carrot & Apple Salad
November 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
This mix of crisp vegetables is super fresh and colorful. For each color to stand out, layer ingredients in a serving bowl. Right before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss.
Split Pea Soup with Country Ham
November 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This comforting, old-fashioned soup freezes well, so double the recipe and freeze half for an easy dinner. Just thaw and reheat.
Cuban Turkey Burgers
October 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cuban Turkey Burgers Makes 4 burgers 1 pound ground turkey breast 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon orange juice ½ lime, juiced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped safflower or canola oil for oiling the grill grates 4 whole-wheat buns hamburger buns accompaniments: lettuce, […]
Thai Chicken Wrap
October 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Perhaps the greatest inspiration for a sandwich comes from leftovers. This wrap is a really tasty way to use up last night’s roasted chicken.
Thai Peanut Sauce
October 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We use this sauce at the market on our Thai Chicken Wrap, but it’s also a tasty dipping sauce for chicken skewers as an hors d’oeurves or a marinade for grilled chicken breasts on top of some spring field greens for a weeknight dinner. Thai Peanut Sauce Makes about 1 cup 1/4 cup smooth peanut […]
Simple Grilled Chicken
October 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Use this chicken as it is for an easy weeknight dinner, or slice and use in sandwiches, wraps, or salads, like our Grilled Chicken Salad. It’s one of our more popular salads at the market, as works perfectly for a hot summer’s dinner. Safflower oil or canola oil, for oiling the grill 6 boneless, skinless […]
Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette
October 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This rich, nutty dressing has a hint of citrus and the zing of fresh ginger. Try it on salads, cold buckwheat noodles, and steamed vegetables, as well as on sandwiches and wraps, like the Thai Chicken Wrap.
Roasted Garlic and Asiago Mac & Cheese
October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Since our mac & cheese is so popular at the market, we like to make different variations for our customers to try. We recently tried this one, with rave reviews. Serves 8 to 10 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish ½ pound short, bite-size pasta such as penne, ziti, […]