Tag Archives: farmers market

Curried Pumpkin Soup

I deviated pretty far from this recipe at today’s farmer’s market, but my new friends in Katonah-Lewisboro didn’t mind at all! The big reason for changing it was that there were no pumpkins when I arrived. A few different winter…
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Savory Melon Salsa

The waning days of summer mean plump ripe melons, tomatoes, jalepenos and more herbs than the farmers know what to do with. Cilantro was a dollar a bunch at today’s market! Here’s a sweet twist on salsa, or a savory…
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Zucchini Pancakes

So, not to brag or anything but one of the women that sampled these said these are “CRAZY GOOD!” Another said, “These are the best thing I’ve ever eaten.” Try them at home! They are super easy, the batter is kind of a cross between omelet and crepe and its a great use for zucchini when you are sautéed out.
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Sweet & Cheesy Corn Chowder

After a few weeks off from the cooking demos today was my first day back. I left in summer and while technically it is still the same season, the fall bounty is starting to roll in off the fields. This…
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Sweet Corn & Peach Salsa

I wish I had lovely photography to accompany this post. Alas, we ate it all. Sweet Corn & Peach Salsa 2 T grapeseed oil 1 T minced garlic 2 cups corn kernels, removed from cobs 1 cup diced green pepper…
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Sautéed Greens with Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins and Lemon Zest

What to do with all those greens?! Its the height of greens season at the Market. With those stunning piles of collards, kale, swiss and rainbow chard just begging to be made into an alt-bridal bouquet I’m always bringing home…
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Creamy Green Dandelion and Fresh Herb Dip

Having a versitle recipe for a creamy dip is great in this kind of weather. No need to cook anything, and you can serve with chips or veggies, or fire up the grill and slather on fish, burgers, chicken… Substitute…
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Sautéed Peaches with Pan-Roasted Walnuts

The original plan for the Tarrytown farmers market was to follow the recipe I had written a week before. This is the plan for all the Markets, actually, but one of the glories of shopping straight from a farm is…
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Market Basket Cooking and Greens Pot Stickers

If I ever get asked a generic question like, “What does it take to be a chef?” I’m going to say something like “the ability to improvise” and tell the story of today: I arrived at the Pelham market this…
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Seared Scallops with Fresh Herb Gremolata

It was a beautiful day at the Pleasantville Farmer’s Market! Thank you to everyone who came down and ate scallops and shared your stories and techniques with me. I had an interesting conversation with a British (?) dude who called…
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