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Everyone wants a cracker once in a while. Soup and salads just scream for them. But if you are trying to live a low carb lifestyle it can be hard to find one that fits your needs. Here is a great recipe that allows you to have your cracker…and eat it too!
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Here is the quintessential southern cheese ball. Creamy hoop cheese, salty country ham and sweet peach preserves, all coated with crunchy, toasty pecans. We’re ticking all the boxes! Serve this with crispy crackers or slices of apple.
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This is an old family recipe from our demo coordinator, Lisa. In a former life, she made them every weekend to sell at the Hillsborough Farmers Market. They always sold out right away! NY Vintage Cheddar is perfect for this recipe. It has everything you want in a well-aged cheddar.
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Slow-Roasted Strawberries are on the menu! These berries can be enjoyed atop pancakes, oatmeal, as a filling for desserts such as cakes, pies and muffins, or even as an accompaniment to roasted meats. Or, let’s be honest, alone in a bowl with a dollop of fresh whipped cream! Try this simple recipe that is worth the wait!
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This compote is a perfect sweet accompaniment to a variety of dishes. Try it on a cheese plate, with poultry or pork and as a topping for ice cream or other desserts. You can even top your favorite morning toast or stir it into your oatmeal for breakfast! This compote is terrific warm but can also be stored in the fridge or served at room temperature.
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This “toast” is a healthy and different breakfast option that you can tailor to your liking.
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Our produce buyer, Carolyn, adapted this recipe to use when NC apples are in season. It’s a delicious and healthy way to eat more apples. Ingredients: 4 pounds apples (try a mixture of different varieties!) 3/4 c. water 2 tsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground allspice 1/8 tsp….
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Carolyn, our produce merchandiser, shares one of her favorite ways to eat avocados: in this delicious and easy avocado mango salsa. It goes great with fish tacos! Ingredients: 1 avocado, diced 1 mango, diced ½ small onion, diced (about ¼ cup) ½ red pepper, diced (about ½ cup) ¼ cup chopped cilantro juice of ½…
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Avocado toast is a super easy (but filling) breakfast, particularly if you double the recipe. It’s a great way to get more avocados into your diet.
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This is a great snack, that will satisfy your “sweet tooth”, without a feeling of guilt. Perfect for hot summer days! Ingredients: 2 c. blueberries 3 tbsp. honey or maple syrup (chef’s preference) 1/8 tsp. cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1 c. Greek yogurt 1 c. sweetened whipped cream (fresh or canned) Directions: 1) In a…
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