Currently Browsing: Farmers’ Market Inspired
Karen’s Fresh Caramelized Corn and Roasted Tomato Salsa
Charred and stirred in a skillet, then cooled, this summer salsa packs a lot of flavor! Who doesn’t love a good homemade salsa? Summer corn is at it’s glory right now! Varieties like Silver Queen (a generic name for white corn), Golden Bantam for yellow and Butter and Sugar for bicolor corn – take your pick…all […]
Karen’s Quinoa Tabbouleh – Vegetable Salad (Naturally Gluten-Free)
My version of they healthy Middle Eastern Salad spiked with a melange of Vegetables is tossed in a Zesty Lemony- Scallion Dressing. One of the healthiest salads you can eat. Refreshing and Addictive!
Wood Fired Beet Salad with Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette
Simply Delicious ~ Wood Fired Infused Smoked Beets easily prepared on your grill. Finish the Salad with Petite Greens and a Zesty Avocado-Citrus Vinaigrette.
Modern Shrimp Louis Salad
A Comeback for a Classic Dish! This fresh, seafood-rich trendsetter recipe of the early 20th century takes on a modern flair with Fresh (not frozen) Pink Shrimp and a zippy Louis Sauce
Black Rice Salad with Raw and Roasted Vegetables, Feta Cheese and Oregano-Citrus Vinaigrette
IS BLACK THE NEW BROWN? The ultimate antioxidant salad loaded with great taste, texture and color.
Go Green Spring Quiche with Truffled Cheese
Fresh Spring produce shines in this quiche with a simple cracker crumb base and truffled cheddar cheese to compliment. Go-Green!
Carrot-Coconut-Mint Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing
Three recipe suggestions below using the Sesame-Ginger Dressing – which is also an awesome marinade!
Goat Cheese and Garlic Pâté with Walnuts and Chives ~ Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
Holiday Entertaining just got a little easier with this tempting pâté – the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. This Garlic – flavored pâté (a creamy, composed dip) makes a great start to any meal as it awakens your taste buds! Truly simple to prepare – start by roasting the three garlic heads in the oven […]
Karen’s Skillet Succotash
Succotash is a simple corn and beans sauté. A traditional dish of many Thanksgiving celebrations in New England – first developed by the Narraganset Indians in Rhode Island. Today, many chefs add ingredients that are local to them, or that complement the mix.
Beet, Tomato and Radish Salad ~ Beet Green Vinaigrette
A summer bonanza of colors and flavors! Use the beet greens to make an earthy and delicious vinaigrette
Ratatouille – Summer’s Classic Vegetable Stew
Fall in love with this Provencal Vegetable Stew with bright colors and bold, mellow flavors. A wonderful vegetable stew celebrating summer’s splendor. A plethora of eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes simmered with herbs and spices.
30 Minute Strawberry Jam (no pectin)
Making jam is fun, has less sugar and no preservatives – with true fruit flavor. See recipes using strawberry jam too!
Grilled Sugar Snap Peas & Radishes
Turn the grill on high – add some market-fresh veggies and your new favorite side dish or summer salad awaits!
Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust
As summer fruits are still ripening, taste the marvelous, special flavor of Rhubarb in this easy to make (promise!) fruit tart
Brown Rice Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Short brown rice make a creamy risotto and gets a boost of color from a bounty of Spring Vegetables.
Homemade Applesauce – My Favorite
My favorite applesauce, a little apple peel adds a touch of pink color!
Stuffed Squash with Fruit and Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
A recipe for Detox – Pump up you servings of fruits, vegetables and grains…naturally. Stuff Acorn Squash or Blue Hubbard Squash with a wonderful and healthy quinoa pilaf loaded with texture & color. To serve, add the warmed pilaf, piled up, to the squash halves. Cut a wedge and enjoy! Add a drizzle of my lemony tahini dressing […]
Kabocha Squash and Goat Cheese Quiche – Gluten Free Pastry
Homemade quiche with Fall Flavors – Kabocha Squash is roasted then blended with the filling ingredients for a gorgeous orange hue and velvety texture- topped with Roasted Eggplant. Make with my perfect Gluten- Free Flaky Crust.
Summer Gazpacho in Two Easy Steps
Ah Summer Tomato Gazpacho! A blender base is topped with Summer Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Herbs… Simply Divine!
Cool Cucumber- Kale Blender Soup with Apricots and Walnuts
My go-to cold soup in summer! Cool and Refreshing. A dose of Probiotics and Fiber in every spoonful.
Raw Slaw
The best coleslaw ever!! Raw summer market vegetables chopped with a light, creamy dressing (non dairy) ~ perfect addition to any BBQ menu.
Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad with Goat Cheese and a Date – Balsamic Dressing
This summery salad has contrasting flavors and textures, a quite beautiful composition to behold. Choosing a mélange of colors results in a burst of visual interest – a true treat for the senses. Each bite yields a different, but complimentary taste.
Vegan Strawberry “Ice Cream” with Cashew Brittle
Kick off Summer with this creamy, delicious Guilt-Free Strawberry Ice Cream dessert!
Grilled Corn in the Husk with Tomato-Basil Butter
It’s Barbecue Season! Baste corn with bursting flavor – cover with husk and grill outdoors. Add crumbled feta or cotija cheese to the grilled corn if desired
Karen’s Homemade Rhubarb Vinegar
A lovely ruby colored versatile vinegar with a lingering flavor of Rhubarb I have a special place in my heart for Rhubarb… ready to pick now through summer. My grandparents had plentiful rhubarb plants sprawling in their garden, and rhubarb pie was typically served after dinner. This beautiful ruby hued perennial has an unique flavor […]
Spring Salmon Brochette Salad with Minted Lime Dressing, Toasted Quinoa and Pistachios
This Mother’s Day create the perfect main-course salad to brighten her day. Treat her to a little home-cooking of your own (and your whole family will love it too!) This recipe includes SUPER FOODS : salmon, green leafy vegetables, fresh mint leaves, crunchy raw multi-colored carrots, watermelon radish, micro greens, quinoa and pistachios. A […]
Spiced Grilled Chicken Open-Faced Sandwich Topped with Gruyere Fondue and Butternut Squash & Apple Jelly
Create and compose a delicious sandwich that is mouthwatering and delectable! A spiced grilled chicken breast is sliced and piled on tasty miche bread and adorned with a gooey cheese “fondue” and a fabulous butternut squash & apple jelly ~ a recipe for the obsessed (like me!)
Summer Zucchini, Walnut and Olive ~ Whole Grain Pasta with Lemon Zest
Zucchini is plentiful and at it’s peak of flavor. Combine with toasted walnuts, select olives, walnut oil and shaved aged cheese… add some lemon rind for a piquant zest.
Vegan Farmers’ Market Vegetarian Dumplings
Serve steamed or pan-fried. Vegan and delicious!