Carolina Summer Chile Relleno
Tons of flavor complexity that all work together like a symphony. The smokey, earthy flavor of the charred poblanos. The richness and smokiness of NC smoked pulled pork, along with the tartness of the vinegar it brings. The sweet and tang of fresh peaches and blueberries. The warmth of the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. The herbal earthiness of the oregano. The crunch and nuttiness of the pecans. All of that covered with a rich, nutty, goat-cheesy cream sauce with a hint of bourbon. Yeah, how can that not be good?
Peach and Tomato Salad on Whipped Basil Ricotta
Every ingredient in this salad pairs with every other ingredient, in any pair or any combination. Peach and ricotta, check. Tomato and basil, check. Peach and basil, check. Tomato and ricotta and balsamic, check. Peach, tomato, ricotta, basil and balsamic, all together, CHECK!
Peach Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto
Peaches are obvious choices in sweet preparations, but I love to use them to bring their tangy sweetness to savory dishes. This recipe is a great example with peaches playing with a background of aromatics, side by side with basil and Parmesan, and topped with crumbled prosciutto “chips.”
Southern Tomato Galette
A mashup of Southeastern U.S. and French traditions. A tomato pie in the form of a galette. Tomato pies are an homage to summer and the bounty of garden and farmers’ market tomatoes that summer brings. This recipe takes an investment of love to pull off, which will be fully appreciated by family and friends.
No Oil Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
The concept of a quick pickle improvised to make a salad. Marinate the cukes and onions as you start preparing dinner. Add the tomatoes as you are finishing dinner prep.
Caramelized Summer Squash and Onions
Onions aren’t the only thing you can caramelize. And some things are better caramelized along with onions. This recipe takes the Southern classic dish of summer squash and onions, but reduces it all to a spreadable flavor bomb.
Beets and Greens Savory Galette
This savory pie for dinner utilizes the roots, stems and greens of the beet plant, root to leaf. The flavors of roasted beets and sautéed greens are complemented by béchamel spiked with fresh goat cheese.
Fava Bean and Snap Pea Risotto with Chèvre and Mint
Fava beans are a spring treat. Their season is short. Enjoy them in this brown rice risotto along with sugar snap peas, chèvre and mint.
Roasted Carrot Risotto with Carrot Top Pesto
A root to leaf risotto recipe utilizing both the roots and the tops of farm or garden fresh carrots. Brown rice ups the nutrition and utilizing the oven simplifies the risotto.
Root to Leaf Beet Pizza – Three Ways!
I love making pizzas using farmers’ market produce that doesn’t often make it onto a pie. Beets, their roots, leaves, and stems are all options on pizza!
Beet, Fennel and Mint Salad
Roasted beets, shaved raw fennel and julienned fresh mint work so well with each other. Tie them all together with an orange vinaigrette and you have a wonderful salad.
Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad
Who says you need lettuce to make a salad? A super simple, super flavorful spring salad pairing sugar snap peas with radishes, mint and feta.