Recipes

Oh my GOURD! A Hubbard Squash Pie Recipe! During this time of year markets and farms are brimming with gourds and squashes of all shapes and sizes. One such squash that I had never seen before is the humble, Hubbard squash. This peculiar grayish blue squash is big and oddly shaped. Most Hubbards typically grow to a size of 5-30 pounds! These big guys are great for decorating a spooky door step, or even a rustic fall porch. They add just the right amount of creepy to any fall themed decor. The other amazing thing about the humble hubbard is...

This Week in the Garden - Okra and Cayenne Okra plants love hot weather, and ours are no exception. The okra in our kitchen garden is in full production right now. Haven't tried okra? You should! This super-food is packed with vitamins and nutrients. Okra's mild flavor goes well in stir-fry, soups, and picadillos - we love this recipe. But, for many, fresh okra that has been battered and fried is a summer delicacy. Stop by the market today to pick up okra picked fresh from our kitchen garden! Did you know that cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper come...

Salsa Verde Summer Pot Roast. When thinking of menus for the warm summer months, roasting meat in the oven doesn’t usually pop up first. Most roast recipes include hearty broths, stews, and vegetables. The typical American “pot roast” includes potatoes, a hefty beef roast, carrots, and savory dark gravy. Comfort food is traditionally synonymous with cold weather months, and big warm blankets. During the summer, it is easy to forget about the versatility of those roasts. Who can deny the convenience of the creation of a long-roasted meal? Whether in the oven low and slow or in a quick cooking...

Enjoy our top three Spring Lamb Recipes. Spring is here! When the weather turns warm, I start to cook more. Cooking is not for everyone and part of the reason I am not the biggest fan is because of my lack of creativity in the kitchen. I get tired of spaghetti, burgers, and pizza - our family’s go-to’s. This spring, I’m spicing it up with some new lamb recipes. Full of flavor inspired by the season change, check out these easy, fulfilling, and colorful spring-time lunch and dinner recipes. The pictures alone make me hungry. Oven-Baked Lamb Kofta Wraps This...