The watermelons seem extra sweet this summer. That might be due to the extra hot days we’ve been having here in central Arkansas. This salad blends all our favorite things and tastes just like summer on a plate. Recipe by Ina Garten For the vinaigrette: 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

So many of us wait for the brief and glorious few weeks every summer in which figs are the stars. And we are happy to report that the figs are finally here! This is a delicious gourmet twist on pizza that serves perfectly as an appetizer at a dinner party or a bit of a… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Fig, Fontina, and Prosciutto Pizza

We love squash and have enjoyed it over the last several weeks! It seemed to come off the vines early this year in central Arkansas. But to our delight, last week patty pans made their debut. They come in yellow, yellow with green, or white. Here is an excellent recipe from Chocolate and Zucchini (http://chocolateandzucchini.com)… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Roasted Patty Pan Squash and Herbed Chickpeas

The market has been taken over with strawberries and we’re hoping for a few more weeks of invasion. And if you’re obsessed with these little red gems like we are, you absolutely need to know how to make your own, fresh whipped cream. Because let’s face it: BERRIES + CREAM = BLISS. Whipped Cream (dairy free… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Berries & Cream

Kieffer pears are making an appearance at the market this time of year. These pears are not the same as what you may be used to from the grocery store. Typically, they don’t ripen as fast, tend to be larger than bartletts or anjous,  make wonderful preserves and jams, and are fantastic to bake with. Recipe… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Pear and Apricot Crumble

Need an easy recipe for fresh eggplants? Baba ganoush is an easy, middle eastern dip similar to hummus that uses roasted eggplants as one of the main ingredients. Even if you don’t usually dig eggplant, try this recipe. You’ll be surprised! From Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen 2 large eggplants juice of 1 lemon 1/2… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Baba Ganoush

If you’re lucky enough to find fresh figs still this summer, this is a great way to make them last a bit longer. From Cooking Light  3 lemons  1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 thyme sprigs 2 lbs ripe fresh figs, stemmed and quartered Remove the strips of… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Small-Batch Fig Jam

Jambalaya at my house is a year-round recipe. But it’s especially good right now while the okra is fresh and tender right out of the garden. This freezes well so make a big batch to save for later! Serve over rice. 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced into rounds (we LOVE andouille from HAM)  ½ lb… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Jambalaya

This seasonal recipe is best when corn is coming in from the fields but works just as well with frozen corn in winter. Come get fresh corn at the market while it’s still available and make these delicious corn cakes now! These are excellent served with a dollop of crème fraîche and sliced fresh peaches or… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Corn Cakes

We have basil and oregano and parsley growing out of our ears next to our ridiculously happy cherry tomato plants this year! I recently learned from our farmers at the market how to keep my herbs from bolting (starting to flower to eventually make seeds). When a plant decides it’s time to reproduce, all of… Continue reading Seasonal Recipe: Gremolata and Chimichurri