By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Quick pickling has easily become one of my new favorite ways to prepare crunchy, flavorful vegetables to add to sandwiches, salads, pasta, egg scrambles - you name it! A lot of quick pickling methods use ...
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Basil, Peach and Goat Cheese Toast >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Simple summer recipes are incredibly enjoyable. Especially on hot July days, when it's somewhat unimaginable to have to turn on a stove for any sustained period of time. Local peach season is one of my ...
Roasted Maple & Fennel Buttercup Winter Squash >
A simple and delicious way to enjoy buttercup winter squash - roasted in the oven and topped with some fun flavor combinations. Fall/winter squash are some of my favorite vegetables to create with as the weather starts to cool down. ...
Roasted Root Vegetable Ratatouille >
A root vegetable "twist" on a traditional ratatouille recipe. The first time I saw traditional ratatouille was as a cartoon in (you guessed it) the Disney movie "Ratatouille". The dish always looked so beautiful with its sliced colorful vegetables perfectly ...
One Pan Butternut Squash Breakfast >
It's that time of year again for butternut squash EVERYTHING! Admittedly, I was entirely giddy when I opened up my CSA share the other week and found a beautiful Butternut Squash from Taproot Farm. I absolutely love Fall varieties of squashes, ...
Quick and Crispy Lacinato Kale Chips >
A "healthier" change-up from standard potato chips and bakes in under 10 minutes! Kale chips have become increasingly popular over the past number of years. Admittedly, I have tried more kale chips I've disliked than ones I've actually enjoyed haha! Especially because ...
Big Beautiful Beet, Carrot and Cucumber Salad >
In the mood for a refreshing weekday salad? Check out this simple and delicious recipe! I love making big salads for lunch and dinner! It's a great way to use a number of ingredients in your refrigerator and also get ...
Pan Fried Pumpkin, Sage and Cheese Squash Blossoms >
Tying in the last of the summer squash blossoms with some fun fall flavors! One of my very first Taproot Farm CSA shares of the summer had beautiful squash blossoms. They were so delicious, and as I was strolling through the West ...
Chard, Potato, Pepper and Onion Egg Bake >
Ready to save some time on weekday breakfasts or cooking brunch for a large group? Spend an hour prepping/cooking this egg bake and you're ready to go! I love having eggs and vegetables for breakfast, but I find that my ...
Sweet and Simple Stone Fruit Salad >
Enjoying the last of the summer fruit in the best way possible - in a tasty mixed greens salad! I'm soaking up all the summer fruit possible - especially the stone fruit! Weaver's Orchard is just up the road from ...
Zucchini, Tomato and Sweet Pepper Pie >
A savory pie that's sure to delight your family, friends and dinner guests as this summer starts coming to a close! Pairs wonderfully with a fresh side salad and corn on the cob.
Local Cherry Stuffed Baked Tomatoes >
Local tomatoes and cherries? A unique combination not to be missed this summer season! Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes, TOMATOES! I love everything that Taproot Farm grows, but I get a little extra giddy when the shares are stuffed with tomatoes each ...