Ever wondered why chicken soup is so ubiquitous with recovering from illness? Could it be that its easily digestible, easily incorporates leftover ingredients or that it’s jam packed with medicinal herbs and seasonings that bolster our immune systems plus the added benefit of hydration from the gut healing bone broth. Winter is upon us here in central Idaho, this soup is sure to nourish and warm our bodies.
Read MoreNot your mom’s bruschetta. I don’t even know if I would truly call this a bruschetta because I think its on a whole other level. The addition of the halloumi cubes near the end of cooking provides a nice bit of vegetarian friendly protein making this a well balanced snack. I don’t even enjoy tomatoes and I’d totally eat this again.
Read MoreLoads of zucchini got you down? Cant bear to make another loaf of zucchini bread? Look no further, this recipe is sure to be devoured by kids and husbands alike and will make. a nice dent in your zucchini pile!
Read MoreForever compulsively buying the freshest in-season produce and trying to figure out what to do with it before it goes bad. Porks sweetness pairs naturally with the peaches that are all the buzz at the market right now. The creamy cheesy grits provide balance to the tangy mustard and balsamic sauce.
Read MoreIts should come as no surprise how much I love in-season street corn, maybe it’s an Idaho thing, but seriously, when its in season, I can’t seem to get enough! This recipe is a twist on the Mexican Elotes, with flavors evocative of Greece.
Read MoreCool and refreshing salad of juicy peak season tomatoes and first of the season sweet corn. Drizzled in a basil vinaigrette and mopped up with some sourdough croutons. I can’t think of a better dish to eat when its over 100 outside for the 10th day this week! Light and refreshing, perfect for an early dinner or backyard BBQ.
Read MoreCorn and Zucchini are super plentiful in the market right now, in this dish they marry in a salty sweetness and become an awesome side dish, taco filing or even a complete meal with the addition of a simple protein side.
Read MoreIf you've never made your own mayo, what the heck are you doing still reading this?! I'm going to make a wager you've already got everything you need to make a mayonnaise so fresh and flavorful, with ingredients you can actually pronounce.
Read MoreThis chicken sandwich comes together in about the same amount of time as it would take to go through a drive through and get one utilizing an acidic buttermilk marinade (yogurt) which also doubles as a dredge step. Bonus points for all of the ingredients coming from the Nampa Farmers Market!
Read MoreCool and refreshing Greek style gryo’s great for your after the market meal. The meat gets better after a night of refrigeration and stores wonderfully in the freezer for future meals.
Read MoreStrawberries are one of the first fruits to become available at the farmers market. I always try to freeze a few for dressings and smoothies for the rest of the year. Fresh local vine ripened strawberries just can’t be beat and while they are in season you can count on me eating as many as I can get my hands on!
Read MoreThe perfect warm up after a chilly day at the early spring farmers market.
Read MoreThe perfect roast chicken for summer: Cooks on the grill so you don’t have to heat up the house plus very little active time, what more can you ask for ?!
Read MoreSometimes life calls for a fancy meal, other times it calls for something simple, but done well. A nice thick and hearty reverse seared steak is the best of both worlds; it’s unbelievably simple, yet tastes so decadent because the flavors of the steak are allowed to be the star of the show.
Read MoreMeringues are the perfect combination of textures and flavors, sweet and tart. Smooth and silky with pops of crisp crunch.
Read MoreThis meal feels like spring on a plate, perfect for a brunch entree or early dinner, and ingredients readily available at the farmers market right now. Pork loin and tenderloin get a bad rap for being dry and flavorless, but we’re on a mission to change that. This is so tender and juicy it melts in your mouth and cuts like butter. Prepare the eggs, asparagus and dressing ahead of time if if you desire, it will keep for about 3-4 days.
Read MoreLet your ingredients shine with this quick and simple dish. Perfect for a weeknight meal that is perfectly satiating yet light.
Read MoreNo matter whether you’re wanting to impress a guest or have a tasty snack all to yourself halloumi fits the bill just perfectly. Here it is breaded and shallow fried to creamy golden perfection and paired with infused honey. Sure to wow your guests, if you’re inclined to share.
Read MoreA flavorful juicy and tender freeform meatloaf that packs a nutritious punch even the pickiest of eaters wont be able to detect. Its packed with mushrooms and natures superfood—liver. Don’t let that scare you though, its crazy delicious. Definitely not my mom’s meatloaf, probably not your mom’s either.
Read MoreSpring signals that the farmers markets are going to beginning soon, which gets me really excited. One of the first things we start to see around these parts are tender baby salad greens. I love to put them to use as a bed for leftovers or a flavorful herbaceous vinaigrette.
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