Grilled Zucchini Variations

Grilled Zucchini Variations For a refreshing variation on grilled zucchini: seek out a rotund zucchini, more squat and round (such as those sold at Dan Freeman?s stand); these seem to be sweeter than the baseball-bat shaped ones. Cut in half, scoop out the seeds, then...

Salads and Dressings

Balsamic with greens and goat or feta cheese: Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, lemon, a spoonful of  homemade apple butter for thickening and sweetening. Mix and pour over mixed greens and any number of chopped vegetables and shredded blue cheese, goat cheese or...

Lettuces and leafy greens

Did you know that when you purchase fresh local produce these locally grown varieties are filled with more nutrition because they were picked within a day of sale, they were in the soil longer and are varieties made for this area? Not only that but they last in your...

Spinach Herb Frittata

2 lbs spinach 1/4 C parsley 1/4 C basil 3 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic crushed 6 eggs 1/2 C chopped mushrooms 1/4 C whole plain yogurt 1/3 C grated manchego cheese 1/4 t black pepper fresh ground 1/2 t real salt In a food processor with regular cutting blade, add...

Potato Salad

8 medium potatoes 1/4 walla walla sweet onions chopped 2 cups peas, halved 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 2T fresh dill chopped or 1T dried dill 1/2 t real salt 1/2 t fresh ground pepper 1/4 t celery seed 1/3 C rice wine or cider vinegar 2T mustard 2/3 C olive oil Cut...

Making (Drying) Fruit Leathers

Fruit leathers are made from ripe or overripe fresh fruit that has been pureed in the blender, or from a cooked fruit sauce. Boiling apricots, peaches, pears or nectarines will help preserve their bright color, as it stops the enzyme action that causes browning. Sweet...