I tend to get chicken quarters (leg and thigh) at the Farmer’s Market more often than I get chicken breast or any other meat. Mostly because they are cheap, they are typically the perfect size, and they are hard to mess up. This recipe is just one of the simple ways you can make chicken [...]
Posts Tagged ‘local’
Roasted Chicken Quarters
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged basil, chicken, corn, cucumbers, goat cheese, local, tomatoes on August 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Quinoa and Pine Nut Pilaf
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged kale, local, pine nuts, quinoa, tomatoes, vegetarian, watermelon on August 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I love quinoa, and I’m always looking for new recipes, and new ways to use it. This is adapted from a recipe in the Moosewood Restaurant cookbook, an oldie but goodie. This was a great way to use some of my local basil, corn, and bell peppers. Make sure to toast the pine nuts before [...]
Another Quick and Easy Local Meal
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged apples, basil, butternut, local, pork, squash, tomatoes on August 7, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Here is another great example of how you can make a quick, yummy, local dinner. Baked butternut squash, pork with apples, and a tomato basil salad. All local! For the baked butternut squash, wash then cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds then place face down in a roasting pan, add a little [...]
Quick and Cheap Local Meal
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged basil, dinner, eggs, kale, local, potatoes, tomatoes, wine on July 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
By now we have all heard the reasons to eat local (better for us and the environment). However, many people still think it’s too expensive. It doesn’t have to be. This dinner is one of many examples of a cheap and healthy meal, and it happens to be 100% local. Typically the meat will be [...]
Pasta with Cauliflower, Olive and Herbs
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged cauliflower, herbs, local, olives, parsley, pasta, tarragon on June 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This was an easy and yummy recipe. A great way to use the cauliflower I got from Maple Spring Gardens, the green onions from Capritopia Farm, and the fresh tarragon from Bracken Brae Farm. The chicken I served this with was from Little Tree Farm. 1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 bunch green [...]
Smoked Pork Chops with Beans
Posted in Meals/Recipes, tagged beans, Farmer's Market, goat cheese, local, pork on May 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend at the Durham Farmer’s Market I was introduced to Fickle Creek Farm’s famous smoked boneless pork chops. I had to try them. I decided to toss one into the slow cooker with some beans and veggies. Yum! Of course I served this with some local garlicky greens (a mix of chard and kale) [...]
