It is summer here in North Carolina. To me, that means that the local farmer’s markets are packed with yummy produce! Going to the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings is one of my most favorite things to do. It’s like a candy store and toy store all in one. Plus, I’m surrounded with lots of [...]
Posts Tagged ‘carrots’
Purple Hull Beans
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged bacon, basil, beans, carrots, garlic, goat cheese, heirloom, onion, purple hull beans, tomatoes on July 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Local Grass Fed Steak with Braised Greens, Carrots, and Roasted Potatoes
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged carrots, dairy free, gluten free, grass fed, greens, local foods, potatoes on April 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I am always happy when the Farmer’s Markets open back up again for the season (some are open all year round). Tonight’s dinner was almost 100% local. The potatoes were at least regional (from South Carolina). I love it! No recipes are needed when you start out with great fresh local food. Just a little [...]
Spicy Black Eyed Pea Stew
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged bell pepper, black eyed peas, carrots, celery, corn, dairy free, gluten free, soup, stew, vegan, vegetarian on March 20, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Typically when I think of Black Eyed Peas, I think of Hoppin’ John. The southern dish with tomatoes and collards. Yum! So having Black Eyed Peas a different way was an eye opener for me. I’m not sure why I haven’t tried them other ways, I guess just because I love Hoppin’ John. This was [...]
Slow Cooker Beef Daube Provencal
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged beef, carrots, gluten free, gluten free pasta, slow cooker on March 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I love slow cooker recipes, put it together in the morning, then when your ready for dinner, it’s already done! This is one of my all time favorite slow cooker recipes. The leftovers are even better! This recipe is from Cooking Light. olive oil 12 garlic cloves, crushed 1 (2-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed and [...]
Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged broccoli, brown rice, carrots, dairy free, gluten free, pork on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This was a very quick and yummy dinner. This recipe is adapted from Cooking Light. For a quick dinner: Start the rice first, while the rice is cooking prep the veggies and toss them in the oven, then cook the pork. They should all finish at about the same time. 1/4 cup maple syrup 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp Dijon [...]
Turkey Kebabs with Cabbage Slaw
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged cabbage, carrots, gluten free, turkey on January 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. I ended up not doing the kebab part, it was much easier just to lay all the pieces out on the grill pan. It was a good recipe, not great, but good. 1/3 cup grainy mustard 1/3 cup brown rice vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 [...]
Tofu Coconut Curry
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged broccoli, brown rice, carrots, coconut, tofu on December 20, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This is a fairly regular meal around our house. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s so yummy! 1 can coconut milk (14 fl. oz) 1 to 2 Tbsp Red Curry Paste ( I like Thai Kitchen) 1 to 2 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/3 cup water or broth veggies extra firm tofu [...]
Lentil Minestrone
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged carrots, celery, French lentils, kale, lentils, pasta on November 15, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I made this more like a lentil stew then an actual soup. Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking For Everyone. olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup chopped parsley 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 carrots, diced 1 cup diced celery 1 cup French lentils 2 bay leaves 8 parsley sprigs 6 thyme [...]
The Last of the Tomatoes
Posted in Meals/Recipes, Misc., tagged cabbage, carrots, eggs, Farmer's Market, heirloom, kale, sweet potatoes, tomatoes on November 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I purchased what will probably be the last of the heirloom tomatoes for the season today at the Western Wake Farmer’s Market. This makes me sad. I will savor them. Today’s findings included: kale, lettuce, bell peppers, and eggs from Fickle Creek Farm heirloom sweet potatoes (Carolina Ruby), heirloom tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots from Redbud [...]
