Category: Recipes
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Roasted Radishes & Carrots
Our first harvest! My Farmer has been hard at work in our garden this year. Last year was our first year of fighting with the Tennessee clay to make a garden plot. The effort seemed futile, but we did manage to grow some cucumbers, squash, and purple hull peas. (Ever tried those? They are a…
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Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle
Take advantage of broccoli and cauliflower available now at your local farmer’s markets to make this recipe for Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Drizzle. The hot sun will soon wipe out these plants! This recipe is simple, fresh, and worth the 20-30 minutes of preparation time! Have a picky eater in the family who…
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Roasted Tomato & Bacon Pizza
Friday night is either pizza night or Mexican night on our farm. The pizza night tradition dates back to my years growing up when would make pizza and all 10 of use would share a 2-Liter of Big K — the only soft drink that we would have for the week. I remember watching my…
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Hello, Sunshine! Smoothie
Off and on this winter we have had glimpses of spring with just enough of a warm-weather teaser to make me long for sunny days. In this season while citrus fruit is still abundant, take advantage of the chance to use whole oranges to make this smoothie — it’s like a dose of liquid sunshine!…
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Hot Water Cornbread
Hoecakes?? My Farmer remembers eating these golden corn cakes when he was but a boy growing up here on the Tennessee farm. He called them “Hoecakes”. When he ventured to the far country of Michigan for college, however, he received great deal of ribbing from his buddies when he started talking about eating hoecakes back home.…
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Tex Mex Taco Seasoning
Until a few years ago, I never knew that I could make tacos without those (expensive) little seasoning packets that you buy in the Mexican foods section of the grocery store. I am here to tell you that you can! And, they are tasty! This taco seasoning blend is an easy and inexpensive substitute.
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Maple Oat Crisp Cereal
The light, sweet-salty crunch of this cereal will leave you clamoring for just one more spoonful! Unfortunately, although boxed cereal may seem to be a quick and healthy food or snack, it is often highly processed and far from fresh. Here’s a recipe for a “real food” cereal that is quick and satisfying… and leaves…
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Homemade Whole Grain Pita Bread
When people hear that I make my own bread (and then taste a bite of the homemade goodness with a little slather of butter) they often remark that they never could do it themselves (as if I’m some type of baking superstar). I’ll tell you a little secret… it’s not hard to make your own…